Author: ITPulse

A significant milestone has been announced by Google today, which will enable more Nigerians to participate in the app economy and access the apps they need. This is because Google has sealed a partnership with Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians. Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store, strengthening the digital ecosystem in Nigeria. Under this new arrangement, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria. These transactions will be undertaken in Nigerian Naira (NG), and treated as…

Fast-growing internet service provider, OneData, has introduced an initiative to appreciate security guards and private security companies in Nigeria in commemoration of the International Security Day (ISD) 2023 marked on July 24. With its new initiative tagged ‘Men of Honour’, the company has opened a portal (https://menofhonour.ng) for members of the public to nominate individuals as well as private security companies that are carrying out their heroic duties with vigour and gallantry. While the ISD is marked annually to remember and give thanks to security officers for the protection they provide, OneData has chosen July 28 to appreciate security guards who…

By Yvonne-Faith Elaigwu Consider a typical day in the life of Mr. Chukwu, a small business owner in Lagos. His morning ritual invariably starts with a visit to the bank to withdraw the amount of cash to sustain his shop operations for the day or deposit the excess amount of cash from the previous day’s sales. From catering to customers’ change needs to safeguard their earnings from potential theft, the tangible presence of cash, while familiar, also brings with it a unique set of challenges. Now, imagine a different scenario. A scenario where Mr. Chukwu no longer has to worry…

The range of telecom consumer protection initiatives being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission, including the recent Village Square Dialogue (VSD), which was held at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa State has drawn the attention of Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha. “We must commend the NCC for the great work it has been doing in the area of consumer education and enlightenment. Aside from being the regulator of the sector, the NCC leadership has taken the issue of consumer information very central; and we thank you for bringing this laudable initiative to the good people of Adamawa,” said Kakakin…

The digital transformation in the healthcare sector has exposed healthcare systems to a mounting wave of cyberattacks, which warrant improved protection measures, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. This is as a result of the industry’s rapid adoption of digital health services and the progression of interconnected devices, which have revolutionized patient care and operational efficiency. According to GlobalData’s Q2 2023 tech sentiment poll, 70% of survey participants expect cybersecurity to disrupt the healthcare industry, with over 41% expecting a significant disruption.  “Hackers can exploit various entry points, ranging from physical medical devices in and outside of medical…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has given until December this year for all data controllers and processors to register with the Commission for data protection compliance monitoring. The data controllers and processors include all banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals and other organizations that collect and process data in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji gave this deadline last week at a sensitisation workshop on Data Privacy & Protection, held in Lagos. According to him, this is in line with the provisions of the Act which mandates all data controllers and data processors to…

Nigeria, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, boasts a thriving business ecosystem characterised by its dynamism and resilience. Nigerian enterprises are widely recognised for their tenacity and relentless pursuit of global competitiveness. A report by McKinsey reveals that responses to Covid-19 have sped up the adoption of digital technologies by several years. Companies have accelerated the digitisation of their customer and supply-chain interactions, and of their internal operations by three to four years. In the current era of digital advancements, Nigerian businesses are acutely aware of the significance of embracing cutting-edge software solutions to optimise their operations and augment productivity.…

In a move to align with President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise to create one million tech jobs, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has decided to engage with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through resources that are harnessed from global tech giants for the sustenance of the country’s digital economy. One of such international body is the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa stated is important to the agenda of job creation in Nigeria. Receiving the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) led by…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, the Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Data Centre,  a Digital Realty and Pembani JV has been awarded the Most Innovative Data Centre Personality of the year 2023 at the Titans of Tech Africa Awards. Declaring Engr. Ikechukwu, the immediate past President of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), the organizer of the event which was held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos Friday last week, said driving Medallion Data Centre to the position it is today and his contribution to the growth of the data center ecosystem in Nigeria was the criteria for the…

Stakeholders and subject matter experts alike agree that an increased focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is essential for economic development. This four-pronged knowledge-based framework has inspired countries around the world to ramp up efforts in STEM research to find innovative solutions to critical economic challenges in areas such as health, food production, infrastructure, the environment, and manufacturing. Africa is no exception. Despite the continent lagging behind its global peers in STEM education, there is a growing recognition of the importance of STEM for Africa’s economic development and prosperity. In recent years, there has been a surge…