Author: ITPulse

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has appointed the former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, as Global Advisor to assist GEAPP’s mission of accelerating clean energy deployment in developing countries. Prof. Osinbajo will support GEAPP’s partnership with governments to enhance the enabling environment and delivery effectiveness to unlock faster and greater capital flows into the clean energy sector. He will also continue his activity as a leading advocate for Just Energy Transitions in Africa including scaling up Africa’s share of the global carbon market via the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). In May, Prof. Osinbajo…

By Stephen Newton Over the past few months, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. If you haven’t been following news about the artificial intelligence (AI) tool, you might think that sounds hyperbolic. But it’s not. In February this year, it became the fastest consumer tool ever, with 100 million users, taking just two months to reach that point. While the tool isn’t perfect (like many AI applications, it’s prone to occasional bouts of hallucination), it is still incredibly powerful. When used correctly, it can be transformative for people working across a broad range of industries. Digital marketing is…

One of Nigeria’s telecommunications companies, 9mobile is set to enter a strategic partnership with the prestigious Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as the University prepares to establish the NCC’s center of excellence in telecommunication Research and Development. Disclosing this in a statement, the Chief Sales Officer at 9mobile, Mr. Victor Nwaobia stated that the partnership will cover capacity building, modernized educational delivery and optimized technology delivery to students. “At 9mobile, we are very excited about this unique opportunity to collaborate with Bayero University Kano, a renowned institution of high repute to establish and strengthen critical ICT infrastructure to significantly improve academic…

The Accra Institute of Technology, AIT, is an independent technology-focused research university based in Accra, Ghana. Since its inception in 2009, AIT has extensively been deploying cutting-edge educational delivery technologies and systems to support teaching and learning in all its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As one of the ECOWAS sub-region’s top education centres, AIT is home to thousands of Nigerians and other West African students. The AIT has consistently ranked as the top private University in Ghana and one of the leading educational institutions in West Africa.  It has unswervingly come top at the UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards. In 2020…

Several reports have shown that in 2023, an estimated 4.9 billion people use social media across the world with this number expected to jump to approximately 5.85 billion users by 2027, even as it continues cementing itself as a crucial part of planning a vacation. This is fuelling decision making especially among the youth with millions of GenZ-ers and Millennials using them to find inspiration for their next travel. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, more than 75% of travelers find the inspiration for their next travel on social media platforms. “The number of social media users worldwide has swelled…

Imagine a bustling Tuesday morning in the city of Lagos and Mrs. Hadiza, a vibrant entrepreneur, is preparing her well-loved Jollof rice for the lunch crowd. As she expertly stirs the simmering pot, her mind wanders to a challenging period earlier this year when Nigeria experienced a cash crunch that followed the introduction of the new naira currencies. Mrs. Hadiza was unable to run her food business operations smoothly.  During this time, she was unable to make the necessary purchases for her business because she did not have sufficient cash. Her suppliers were insistent on being paid in cash; bank…

The National Information Technology Development Agency has just announced its partnership with the GAGE company for the Co-Create Africa International Exhibition. The Annual Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo will now be themed ‘’ NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week. Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo is an annual exhibition hosted by The GAGE Company. It is a 2-day technology exhibition, with over 10,000 visitors and 150 Exhibitors expected. It is a showcase of innovative Startups and the latest tech solutions locally and across the globe. The GAGE Company is the innovative mind behind the GAGE Awards; an award dedicated to celebrating digital…

Premium Times Books, the publisher of the book, “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria” written by the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, has released the schedule for the official presentation. According to a statement by the publisher, the book will be formally presented to the public on 25 July 2023 at the main auditorium of the communications and digital economy complex of the NCC, located at Mbora District of Abuja, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 25 July. The 460-page book spread over 12 chapters, gives…

In a bid to nurture innovation and creativity among its employees, Interswitch has successfully concluded the second edition of its Technovation competition with various teams winning N1,000,000, N750, 000 and N500, 000 respectively. The Technovation competition initiative showcases Interswitch’s commitment to fostering innovation and creating impactful solutions that address diverse challenges across the African continent. The competition, which spanned several weeks, provided a unique platform for Interswitch employees to explore their problem-solving capabilities and devise innovative solutions to real-world problems. With a strong focus on technology-driven advancements, this program provided participants with the necessary tools, mentorship, and a platform to…

The total value of digital wallet transactions will rise from $9 trillion in 2023 to $16 trillion in 2028, representing a growth of 77% between 2023 and 2028, a new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in emerging payments has found. According to the study, the growth is driven across both developed and developing markets, as the increased adoption of advanced services such as BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and microloans drives end-user engagement. The study found that in a highly congested wallet landscape, diversifying their appeal to users is vital. A digital wallet is a software-based system that…