Author: ITPulse

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…

In software development, the challenge is not just producing working code. The challenge is developing systems that will remain reliable, understandable, and maintainable long after the original developer is gone. Asiru Erioluwa is a senior software developer with a high standard of craftsmanship and a forward-looking attitude, but she distills the essence of that mindset into a concise but compelling motto: “Write code as if the next person reading it has no idea what you’re doing and hates you.” Erioluwa reassures me with a grin. It’s not cynicism. It’s humility. “You’re not building for you as you currently are, or…

As women’s presence continues to grow in technology industries with careers aligned to the personal goals of female professionals, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform has said approximately 40% of Infobip’s employees are women with more than 32% of them holding leadership positions globally. This is coming as it celebrates International Women’s Day and reinforces the relevance of gender equity as part of its company structure and the value added upon the business strategy, go-to-market, and high performance, due to women that are part of its employee team force. On International Women’s Day, Infobip celebrates the date by strengthening pillars…

In its continued engagement with customers in Nigeria, Samsung Electronics, one of the leading consumer electronic companies has decided to open a new, premium service centre strategically located in the heart of Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos State. The new Customer Service Plaza (CSP) was launched in partnership with MGS and provides customers with instant access to service, repairs and inquiries on Samsung’s full range of audio-visual, mobile and computing devices in a standalone location. Speaking at the launch of the service centre, Charlie Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, re-echoed the company’s determination to provide its customers with an exciting…

Moving from a non-tech industry to a technology industry can seem like a daunting task, but it is certainly possible with the right mindset and strategy.   Oluseye Ayorinde, an experienced product manager in the financial technology services industry, is a great example of someone who successfully transitioned to the technology industry.   In this article, we will explore some key steps and strategies that can help you successfully transition to the technology industry.   1. Develop a strong interest in technology The first step to transitioning to the technology industry is to develop a strong interest in technology.  …