Author: ITPulse

There is a chill around me. Droplets of cool moisture make my skin tingle. Though we are packed tightly, we do not feel the heat that ordinarily characterizes such constricting conditions.  We have the huge blocks of ice thrust in our midst and resting on our heads, to thank for this. I can feel the weight pressing down on me. But I am made of tough stuff, I will not break. Every now and again, the lid comes off.  The warm hand of a human reaches inside, deftly swinging out one of us to its fate, leaving the rest a…

In the dynamic world of STEM education and innovation, one remarkable initiative, InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, continues to ignite the passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among secondary school students in Nigeria and beyond. From its inception, InterswitchSPAK, an initiative of Interswitch Group, has grown to become a beacon of inspiration for young African minds, nurturing their talent and encouraging them to explore the wonders of STEM as the key to delivering the Africa of their dreams. Following the completion of a successful first edition in Nigeria in 2018, the initiative was introduced to schools in Kenya the…

The GSMA has launched the Mobile Gender Gap Report 2023 report with eleven key findings that stakeholders will likely ponder throughout the year.   The report noted that in an increasingly connected world, it is critical that no one is left behind. It also disclosed that in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), mobile phones are the primary and often the only way people get online, especially women. “More than 3.4 billion people in LMICs now access the internet on a mobile phone,1 accounting for 85% of broadband connections in 2022. In all 12 countries surveyed for this report, female internet…

A report titled ‘State of Web 3.0 in Africa Report’ on Web 3.0 technologies has indicated that Africa recorded an increase of 1,668 percent in blockchain investments between 2021 – 2022. The report, which will be officially released later this month, will also show how Web 3.0 technologies are experiencing growth and expansion in Africa, with the potential to bring transformative change to various industries such as trade and industry, financial services and lending, supply chain management and logistics, and healthcare provision and accessibility. According to Emurgo Africa, owner of the report, blockchain technologies are consistently gaining acceptance in Africa…

The 10, 000 certified data protection officers in Nigeria are insufficient to handle data protection cases in the country, the Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr Vincent Olatunji has said. According to him, Nigeria needs about 490,000 data protection officers to cater to over 500,000 data controllers and processors in the country. “Nigeria has less than 100, 000 data protection officers. This shouldn’t be the case as there are over 500,000 data controllers and data processors in Nigeria and the law states that each data controller or data processor must have one data protection officer with deep knowledge…

To accelerate access to vaccine inoculation, Zipline, the renowned drone delivery company, has supported the Cross River State Government in delivering over 50,000 doses of regular immunisation vaccines across multiple healthcare institutions in the State, marking a significant milestone for healthcare delivery. This was just within one month of the start of operations within the state. This accomplishment represents a big step in the state’s effort at ensuring universal access to important healthcare services in Cross River State’s outlying locations. Zipline’s Country Manager, Ms. Catherine Odiase, said the company is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to healthcare anywhere in…

By Abang Emeny Amina, a small grocery store owner in bustling Lagos, Nigeria, is the embodiment of resilience. Her store is an essential hub in her local community, a place where neighbours can find everything from essential food items to occasional sweet treats for the children. It’s the place where Amina shares smiles and small talks with her customers while providing them with their daily needs. However, running a small business like Amina’s is not without its challenges. One of the significant obstacles she faces is securing credit to purchase inventory. Imagine this: it’s a bright new day, and Amina opens…

By  Okoli Johnson In a world where digital services power everything from ride-hailing to remote health consultations, building systems that scale seamlessly and stay resilient is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. System design architecture sits at the core of this reliability. It determines how an application handles spikes in traffic, recovers from failures, and meets growing user expectations across continents. Yet, it’s often misunderstood as a concept reserved for Big Tech alone. In reality, every startup, developer, and product team benefits from understanding its core principles. Why System Design Matters Imagine a fintech app that crashes each time…

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo has launched the ‘Solution Electronic Identification Card’ for civil servants and other government employees of the state. The function which took place at the Head of Service (HOS), Conference Hall, Awka featured a demo presentation of the State E-ID card which is christened, ‘Solution E-ID card’. The HOS, Barr. Theodora Igwegbe, who declared the event open stressed on the reason for the implementation of the initiative saying that it has become necessary for efficient and transparent governance. According to her, an essential aspect of the transformation is the adoption of the E-Identification…

Reliance Infosystems, a global ICT organisation that specializes in providing effective digital transformation models, enterprise solutions and success assurance services, was acknowledged as the winner in the Business Transformation Company of the Year category as part of 14th Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership (ABoICT) Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotels, Lekki. Organised by Nigeria Communications Week a respected technology publication, acknowledges and champions through the awards best practices and outstanding contributions to the growth of the ICT sector. Reliance Infosystems was declared a winner in its category through a voting process that included business leaders, readers, and…