Author: ITPulse

Experts in various fields including Finance, Technology, Marketing and Human Resources, among others on Saturday at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos courtesy of Interswitch Group gathered to explore trends around relevant subject matters such as navigating the Nigerian job market. Tagged Interswitch Career Fair 2.0, the gathering with the theme ‘The Future of Work’ is a display of career acceleration in today’s digital age, innovation in the workplace and navigating the world of tech as a woman. The event drew attendees from different professional spaces from across the country seeking career growth opportunities. Attendees were also exposed…

In preparation, driving and facilitating the spread and use of blockchain technology in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has decided to train over 30,000 young Nigerians. This is coming as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) officially approved the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria on 3rd May 2023 to ensure that Nigerian benefits from the potential of Blockchain technology while ensuring responsible use and avoiding its perils. According to a statement by NITDA, which was signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, the 30, 000 trained young Nigerians will be in the field of…

Global e-commerce-based direct selling company, QNET is working to increase financial inclusion in youth communities through its signature educational programme called FinGreen. Now, one of the programme’s first ambassadors, Anuoluwapo Ayoola, is sharing her newly gained financial skills and knowledge with 70 university students at a workshop she organised in Abuja.  Financial literacy is essential for economic stability and growth, especially among youth in developing economies. FinGreen aims to boost financial inclusion in underserved communities by empowering individuals with the skills required to be financially confident, aware, and savvy through its three pillars: assessing target communities, training them, and transforming…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given approval to Mobile Network Operators to disconnect Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) over failure to pay the debt owed to operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services which amount to over N120 billion. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who disclosed this today in a statement stated that the approval was granted because, despite multiparty stakeholder efforts to resolve the situation and prevent any impact on services,  the DMBs have continued to incur greater and greater debt, without making the commensurate payments. The statement signed by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and…

At the annual Google I/O developer conference, a wide array of cutting-edge technologies and updates were showcased, all aimed at enhancing user experiences across various platforms. Google emphasised its commitment to improving search experiences and ensuring user safety, by introducing new generative AI capabilities for search and implementing advanced tools for online protection. Significant updates were also announced for Android, Pixel devices, and Google Photos. A standout moment of the conference was the unveiling of PaLM 2, Google’s latest generative language model. This breakthrough model surpasses previous language models in areas such as maths, coding, reasoning, multilingual translation, and natural…

Microsoft has given reasons why it decided to partner Infobip, a global cloud communications platform to integrate its SMS channels into its marketing platform, enabling Dynamics 365 users to send and receive text messages for real-time marketing. Quoting Jim Nakashima, Head of Product Management, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing in a press release announcing the partnership, Microsoft said: “Infobip adds value to Microsoft 365 Dynamics Marketing with its omnichannel communications solutions. Now, through our SMS integration with Infobip, businesses and brands using our platform can build and deliver real-time customer experiences including marketing campaigns over SMS, helping meet their customers where…

OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, announced the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support and partnership opportunities. By working together, OPPO hopes these innovations can create a positive impact, and encourage greater awareness of the issues that affect global communities. OPPO and partners pledge funding and technical support for innovative proposals “OPPO believes deeply in the…

The Samsung Galaxy A24 LTE has been announced and it boasts of the latest software in Samsung’s One UI 5.1 to give you an even finer mobile experience that is one up on the Galaxy A23 LTE. It is also a smartphone with great features for an all-around awesome mobile experience. The Galaxy A24 LTE is the newest edition of the popular Galaxy A series, giving consumers more options with yet another great device to stay connected and enjoy a remarkable mobile experience. The new Galaxy A24 LTE comes packed with amazing features and a clear mission to redefine awesome…

The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa is set to celebrate and honour outstanding individuals in Nigeria’s data and information management industry, as well as leaders across various sectors of the economy. Those to be honored include HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola, The Elegushi of Ikateland, Tony O. Elumelu, Funke Opeke, Femi Otedola, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Funsho Doherty, Idowu Johnson, Adetola Akinola, and several other MDs and CEOs of major institutions, information management and technology firms, are among the dignitaries expected at the event. The event is expected to hold at its 40th Induction & Investiture Ceremony and annual conference on…

The registration link for the InterswitchSPAK 5.0 National Science competition has officially been opened to all senior secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 17 in public and private schools in Nigeria. The competition was declared open yesterday during a press conference in Lagos. Declaring this year’s edition of the National Science Competition open, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications at Interswitch, said, “We are excited to kick off this edition of InterswitchSPAK particularly because it’s been five years of visible impact. This highlights our focus on inspiring and empowering innovative young minds to…