Author: ITPulse

By Gaston Taratuta The world of work has always changed and evolved in line with technological advances and major consumer shifts. Did you know, for example, that in Victorian Britain people were paid to wake factory workers up by tapping on their windows? Called knocker-uppers, they were a common sight until alarm clocks rendered them obsolete. In recent months you may have seen articles predicting that, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, prompt engineering will become an important and necessary career skill in the near future. Some experts even suggest that the field, which…

A study by McKinsey & Company found that by 2030, up to 800 million jobs worldwide could be displaced by automation and artificial intelligence. Jobs in fields such as computer science, engineering, and healthcare are expected to experience the most growth in the coming years. These jobs require a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Other reports show that workers in STEM occupations earn higher wages than workers in non-STEM occupations. With the rapid growth of STEAM industries, it’s essential that young people acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital age.…

TD Africa will leverage its networks with channel partners and key resellers across Nigeria to strengthen the reach of Ring’s cutting-edge solutions to millions of potential users in the country. At a meeting in Lagos, TD Africa said by offering Ring devices for the first time in Nigeria, TD Africa and Ring can deliver home security solutions that are accessible and effective, explaining that Ring provides reliable, easy-to-install DIY home security products that offer customers peace of mind as they protect their homes. While using devices like the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd generation), homeowners can see, hear and speak to…

WORLD Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and UNITED Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Hub, have hinged creativity and innovation on a robust Intellectual Property System. Gathered at a forum with the theme: ‘Intellectual Property and Development: Creative Ecosystem Conversation, held at Microsoft Office, Kings Tower, Ikoyi, Lagos, UNDP, WIPO and stakeholders listed the benefits of the creative sector to Nigeria’s economy and Africa at large. They noted that there was a need to build networks and partnerships to drive inclusion and diversity within the sector. Presenting the keynote address at the forum, the Assistant Director General,…

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today in Lagos performed the groundbreaking ceremony of Rack Centre new Data Centre known as LGS2, which is expected to expand the capacity of Rack Centre by ten folds and consolidate its leadership as the digital infrastructure hub in the sub-Saharan African region. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor commended the board and management of Rack Centre for the huge investment in the new data centre and for locating the project in Lagos state. He noted that the Data Centre sitting over 30 meters above sea level and…

Five out of twenty Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across Nigeria are set to win N3.5 million each as twenty of them in Lagos today pitched their innovative solution at the 2023 WASH Innovation Fair & Incubation Programme. The twenty innovators pitched their innovative idea that addresses challenges in Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector. The programme organised through the partnership of the Financial Centre for Sustainability, Lagos and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC), is sponsored by IHS, one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communication infrastructure in the world and FMDQ Group…

Isidore Agritech Limited today launched a trading and aggregation platform that connects buyers and sellers together and is capable of transforming the agriculture sector in Nigeria. Thus, building a nation that can feed itself as it provides the full services required for agricultural businesses to grow. Launching the app tagged Jinja via a virtual press conference, Karen Adie, Chief Executive Officer of Isidore Agritech Limited, explained that Jinja connects buyers and sellers of Agro- commodities, finance and extension services on a single platform. “Isidore is launching the Jinja app to transform the way agriculture is practiced in Nigeria. The essence…

Trade is crucial to bridging economic gaps and boosting infrastructural development. Countries with strong international trade portfolios tend to grow faster, innovate more, and provide higher incomes and economic opportunities for their citizens. Beyond the integration into the global economy through trade and global value chains that help drive economic growth, open trade also benefits low-income households by allowing consumers to access affordable goods and services. However, the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been felt by people far beyond the country’s borders, due in part to its effects on trade-in – and the prices of – foodstuff and…

By Elvis Eromosele    Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is essential for human health and well-being. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is about “clean water and sanitation for all”. However, in many developing countries, these necessities remain out of reach for a significant portion of the population, particularly those living in suburban and rural areas. The popular thinking is that local governments can play a critical role in scaling up interventions to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.    Take Nigeria. It is easily the most populous country in Africa with a rapidly growing population that…

After introducing the ability for users globally to message seamlessly across all their devices, while maintaining the same level of privacy and security last year, Whatsapp today announced a feature that will give users the ability to ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. “Today, we’re improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones,” it announced. A feature highly requested by users, now you can link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the same as when you link with WhatsApp on web browsers,…