Author: ITPulse

A new survey reveals COVID, cost of living crisis, skills shortages and lack of mentorship have negatively affected women’s career development in the past 2 years 52% believe women’s careers in tech suffered due to COVID-19 & cost-of-living crisis; 32% of those in the tech sector say they haven’t received a promotion for over 24 months; 68% see a skills shortage as a key barrier to entry; 21% of women in Africa tech roles are working more than one job to make ends meet; women still need better pay and better flexible working opportunities. A new global survey of women…

Tagged Season of Rewards, Konga has decided to partner with Verve International to reward customers with free shopping vouchers in a campaign that will see shoppers receive free vouchers when they shop on Konga.com with their Verve cards. In a statement by Konga, the eCommerce giant noted that the partnership underpins the commitment of both brands to add value by providing useful incentives for customers who make payments with their Verve cards. ‘‘We are delighted to partner with Verve to bring this exciting offer to shoppers on the Konga platform. We are confident that this would deliver more value to…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has stated that the Commission is irrevocably committed to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation both at the Commission and in the ICT industry. In a goodwill message to commemorate International Women’s Day,  said in line with the theme of the celebration: ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’’, the Commission can boast of 50 percent of women in the management team at the commission. “On this occasion of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, I warmly congratulate all the women in the Commission, which is made…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami earlier this week facilitated a ministerial training for the board and management of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s owned ICT services provider that drives national development through the provision of a pervasive ICT infrastructure and services to public institutions and under-served communities. The theme of the training is ‘Positioning The GBB Team for Effective Management and leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution’. The essence of the training is to ensure Galaxy Backbone(GBB) succeeds and thrives through the opportunities of this 4th Industrial revolution. During the 2-day training, the board and management…

The first draft of the National Policy for Artificial Intelligence is ready and will soon be transmitted to the Federal Executive Council, Nigeria’s highest decision-making body. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this yesterday during a virtual meeting with stakeholders, including the volunteer group. The draft copy which was co-created by a team from NITDA and 63 industry experts drawn from 351 volunteers’ applications received from Nigeria and abroad after the expression of interest was published in October 2022. The NITDA’s DG stated that NITDA initiated the process of co-creating the…

Every day is public relations day. This is because the business of strategy and planning, communications and positioning never sleeps or stops. March 8, International Women’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate women, is a good time to recognize the role of women in public relations practice and the opportunity for growth.    You would agree that public relations is an exciting and challenging field, one that offers a variety of opportunities for women to grow and thrive. It is equally engraced and enriched through the practice of women.    While it is true that women in public relations…

A female entrepreneur in a thriving community in Kenya operates a small but steadily growing online jewellery store. With limited resources, she sells her handmade designs exclusively through Facebook, her sole social media platform. Her artistry has garnered a loyal customer base, yet her journey to scale the business is loaded with challenges. Payment processing is a key issue, as many of her customers cannot access traditional banking systems. Financial constraints also prevent her from purchasing materials in bulk, while high shipping costs erode her profit margins. Although she dreams of expanding her enterprise, she feels stifled by the absence…

Samsung today at its corporate headquarter in Lagos announced the new Galaxy A14 with the latest innovation and technology that has become synonymous with Galaxy smartphones. This latest Galaxy A series comes with a large screen, an awesome camera and all the essentials you need to stay connected. It looks and feels awesome as it delivers a truly special performance from its connectivity and design to give its users an overall amazing mobile experience at a great value. The Galaxy A14 features the tried and tested Galaxy signature design identity with a refined and polished camera deck. The flat, linear…

Lagos State is set to become the next crypto capital as the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced bold proposals for crypto adoption in Lagos, a bustling commercial hub in Nigeria, with a vibrant tech ecosystem and a large population of young, tech-savvy individuals. The announcement is a significant shift in the political landscape of Nigeria, where cryptocurrency has long been a controversial topic, despite the fact that Cryptocurrency has gained significant traction in the state over the years, with a growing number of individuals and businesses adopting it as a means of payment and investment. Lagos State alone is…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna, (FUT-Minna), Nigeria and a consortium of global academic partners, companies and associated partners have been awarded a 1.145 million Euro grant from Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Grant. The consortium, comprised of six European academic partners, five companies, and five African academic groups, will collaborate on Rural Environmental Monitoring via ultra-wide-ARea networKs and distriButed federated Learning (REMARKABLE) project. The project aims to research, develop, innovate and demonstrate five use cases with six demonstration sites located in rural areas across Europe and Africa. The REMARKABLE project will focus on addressing the challenge of bringing IoT and data…