Author: ITPulse

A study by Juniper Research has revealed that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53 million in 2023 to 526 million by 2027 and is being necessitated by new roaming identification tools. ​Meanwhile, the study has also noted that substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify roaming connections as 5G connectivity proliferates. It identified AI-based real-time analytics and roaming fraud mitigation services as two critical solutions that will enable operators to protect their networks against an influx of data traffic from roaming subscribers. The research predicts that…

Telecom companies in Nigeria has started the commencement of the regulatory modernisation on harmonised short codes across all networks initiated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who disclosed this in statement noted that the harmonisation of shortcodes is aimed at implementing a streamlined process for common shortcodes across the industry. The association believes the initiative will make life easier for Nigerians through the memorisation of single codes, for various services across all networks as well as providing a cohesive regulatory framework that is consistent with global best practices. “Following the directive…

Bellafricana has opened its tech-enabled community as a FREE platform to support creative entrepreneurs in the fashion, arts & craft, beauty, home & living, food produce & snacks industries, to gain visibility, increase sales, have the right business support and structure that gives them the capacity to grow their business. Speaking to the press on the new Bukky Asehinde, the founder of Bellafricana, said they are thrilled to make the announcement as a driving force behind the growth of thousands of creative businesses in Africa. In her words: “We are filled with a sense of gratitude and passion for what…

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa, has made a case for Nigerian women as the country continued in its digital economy pursuit. Speaking at the stakeholder press briefing organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs in commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day in Abuja with the theme ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, Mal. Inuwa noted that Nigeria can potentially and significantly boost its digital economy by ensuring the equal participation of women in the digital economy. Quoting the statistics made available by the Council on Foreign Affairs, he revealed that women’s…

Interswitch has been named the Best Employer Brand – Sub-Saharan Africa at the LinkedIn Talent Awards, which was held at the Microsoft offices in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, March 2, 2023. The LinkedIn Talent Awards was given to Interswitch based on its efforts at leading the future of work through innovation, creating inclusive workplaces, building strong employer brands and actively engaging talent communities on platforms like LinkedIn. According to the organizer of the award, Interswitch was adjudged to have met all the criteria and emerged as the winner of the award for its outstanding efforts to attract and retain…

In a bid to enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security, the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has decided to seal a strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a statement signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka, the deal was sealed during a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently the Institute’s Director, Research Estimates and Library Services, Dr. Adegboyega Karim. According to the statement, the visit was on a fact-finding mission to…

Agriculture is a vital sector that contributes to the economy of any country. With the growing population and changing dietary habits, the demand for food is increasing rapidly. However, the agriculture supply chain is often inefficient, leading to food waste, higher costs, and lower profits. Machine learning (ML) offers a solution to optimize the agriculture supply chain and reduce inefficiencies. Challenges in Agriculture Supply Chain: The agriculture supply chain faces numerous challenges such as unpredictable weather, pest attacks, and disease outbreaks that affect crop yield and quality. The logistics involved in transporting the harvested crops to the market also pose…

Following the turbulence of #NigeriaDecides2023, and with a calmer state of mind after the emotionally charged aftermath of the election, now may be an appropriate time to reflect and evaluate. The opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not represent any institution to which I have direct or indirect ties. Given the highly charged and divisive nature of the overall discourse, it is essential to provide an impartial context. I feel it’s relevant to disclose that I have a mixed heritage, being part Igbo, part Yoruba, and part Ghanaian. My paternal grandfather hails from Owerri in Imo State,…

Several innovative technologies were showcased by OPPO at Mobile World Congress 2023. Some of the technologies include its first Wi-Fi router, OPPO Zero-Power Tag, and other technological breakthroughs in the fields of chips, health, AR, etc., exploring more possibilities for future smart lifestyles. Another is the OPPO Find N2 Flip, which sets a new benchmark for flip phones, shines at MWC 2023, highlighting OPPO’s commitment to boosting the foldable smartphone market, which it is actively meeting sustainable development goals in accordance with its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2050 while strengthening its global position with…

Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector is about to witness a big bang with the launch of the 2023 WASH Innovation Fair & Incubation Programme. The programme, which is 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 Africa’s foremost vertically integrated financial market infrastructure group. The partners/sponsors are excited to announce the second edition of this epochal event coming on the heels of the awards received…