Author: ITPulse

The increasing number of Nigerian youths migrating abroad has led to a growing distance between loved ones. As concerns for the health and well-being of sick and aging relatives back home continue to grow, the need for innovative solutions to care for them from afar has become essential. To this regard, Wellahealth, a leading healthcare technology company, has launched a #SendHealthHome campaign to help Nigerians in the diaspora provide quality healthcare for their loved ones. Access to healthcare, genuine medications, and expert medical remains a significant challenge for many Nigerians. According to the NPHDCA, only 4 out of 10 Nigerians…

Ericsson Mobility Report (June 2023) has predicted that in Nigeria, the average data per active smartphone will hit 19 GB per month in 2028, attributing the increase in data traffic to be primarily driven by a four times increase in smartphone traffic between 2022 and 2028. “The average data per active smartphone will settle at 19 GB per month in 2028, with the data traffic primarily driven by a four times increase in smartphone traffic in the period,” it said. According to the report, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to be the region with the highest growth in total mobile data…

The 2023 Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum, being organized by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) will discuss ‘Critical National Infrastructure Policy as a Strategic Tool for attracting rapid investment to the telecom sector’ as the major focus. The forum will hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on September 7, 2023. In a statement signed by the  President ATCON, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  will keynote the forum and will also speak on the “Challenges to Universal Broadband and Digital Services in Nigeria –…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has met with the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria through its umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on the implementation of the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution (ERAS) in the telecommunications industry. At the meeting held at the NCC’s office in Lagos, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta Danbatta shared details about the implementation of the ERAS project. He emphasized the collaboration between the NCC and the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), saying the ERAS project is being carried out through a Public-Private…

ZINOX Technologies Limited is set to invest a whopping $250 million into renewable energy in Africa, especially Nigeria, the Managing Director of Zinox Technologies Limited, Mrs Kelechi Eze-Okonta has announced. Making the announcement at an annual strategic business retreat, attended by captains of tech and Power industries including the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, Mrs Kelechi Eze-Okonta said the investment is coming after years of research, test running of durable and cost-efficient multifaceted renewable energy solutions for Africa particularly Nigeria, with leading renewable energy companies in China, UK, South Africa and Dubai as partners. ‘’We have taken our…

The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 signed into Law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on June 12, 2023, effectively positions Nigeria to take its pride of place in the comity of nations in the very important aspect of data protection and data privacy. In this article, I will discuss the timeline and catalogue of the series of events that led to the signing of the Data Protection Bill. The first landmark event took place on January 25, 2019, when, as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), I signed…

Corporate communications in Nigeria’s public sector is akin to walking the eggshells. Balancing public and institutional interest in information management is a daunting responsibility. Public sector institutions prefer significant confidentiality measures in their information management processes. Emerging cybersecurity technologies and knowledge management have led to the introduction of extra steps for information storage and retrieval. Many of these organizations currently store documents in digital formats, encrypted, and, in some cases, introduce a password for access. In federal ministries, agencies and departments, the use of physical files is, however, still prevalent. Several memos, reports, and documents transverse the institutions in utmost…

The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji yesterday in a virtual press conference engaged Journalists covering the Information and Communications Technology sector in Nigeria about the Commission and what it has done in the last few years. The conference was interactive and had in attendance over 20 Journalists. Here are the key takeaways Data protection compliance in the public sector is hovering around 49 percent. The commission has created 200 jobs and experts working in the public and private sectors. Over 160 Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO)s are licensed and rendering almost 17 services in Nigeria.…

Digital Africa Global Consult Limited has announced the theme for the 11th edition of the annual Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition, now slated for the 4th quarter of 2023: “Perfecting Cross-Border Payment Systems in Africa.” The announcement was made on Friday, June 2023 in Abuja when the Chairman/CEO of the company, Dr. Evans Woherem, hosted Alford Conferences Limited, the longstanding publicity and event marketing partner for its annual tech show. Dr. Woherem, one of the most respected banking technology experts in Nigeria, and former Executive Director of IT of both First Bank Nigeria Limited and Unity Bank Plc, explained that…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in product development, reshaping how products are conceived, refined, and delivered to market. Its transformative capabilities have significantly influenced processes, strategies, and outcomes in product development, leading to enhanced efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. This article delves into the profound impact of AI advancements on product development and how businesses are leveraging AI technologies to drive success. Advanced-Data Analysis and Insights AI’s prowess in data analysis has revolutionized product development by swiftly processing vast datasets and extracting actionable insights. AI-powered analytics tools uncover hidden patterns, predict market trends, and provide valuable intelligence that…