Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to ignore the fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media platforms that there is a planned shutdown of all telecom networks and relevant ICT Units, including online transfer facilities of the banks, with effect from today, February 23, 2023. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka, the telecom regulator advised the Nigerian public, consumers of telecommunications services, and all bank customers to ignore the messages that insinuate deliberate network shutdown or disruption of services in the Nigerian telecom network. According to the statement, these…

There is a popular theory that Nigerians are resilient. The CBN naira redesign policy put that famous theory to the test in several ways. People have been stretched in a myriad of directions in the scramble to overcome the scarcity of new naira notes. Banking halls, ATM points, and POS stations are packed out with people seeking cash to handle everyday transactions.   Every day over the last couple of weeks has been a nightmare for most Nigerians. Many have struggled to pay for the essentials including food not because they don’t have money but simply due to the challenge…

By Upuli De Abrew The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach about 1.7 billion people by 2030, making it crucial for businesses to fast-track data strategies if they are to remain competitive and benefit from these developments. A major challenge in achieving these goals is that data and its associated processes have historically been seen as an IT function; while the IT department might have the knowledge and technical expertise to execute data strategies, many fail to deliver a return on investment as the initial process of defining…

MDXi Appolonia, the data center subsidiary of MainOne, an Equinix company in Ghana, has just received its Tier III Constructed Facility certification (TCCF) from the Uptime Institute. With this new milestone, MDXi Appolonia becomes the leading data center provider in Ghana with the top 4 certifications in the industry; the Tier III Constructed Facility certification, TCCF; the PCI-DSS certification which certifies the Data center to process payment card information; ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications which assure information security and quality management at the MDXi Appolonia Data Center, and further reinforces MDXi’s position as the leading data center provider in…

Nigerians are eager to make a decision on who will lead their country for the next four years as the general election day approaches. One key observation is that the news and social media have been dominant with chatter about the major Presidential contenders, even though they are not the only ones running. Hardly would one see a major discussion on the other candidates contesting for seats in the Senate and House of Representatives where laws are made and the president is checked. And this leaves a huge gap in the identities of these candidates, and the abilities of the…

By Nuruddeen Sani The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. Since the appointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission in 2015, the Nigerian Communications sector has witnessed significant growth and development. In this article, we will discuss the achievements of the Nigerian Communications Commission under the leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. One of the most significant achievements of the NCC under Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has been the increase in the number of active telephone lines in Nigeria. Since…

It was a weekend of excitement, filled with a huge dose of useful business success tips and powerful insights from a carefully selected cast of resource persons and spiced with loads of fun and surprises as Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant hosted 12 lucky shoppers to an all-expense paid weekend with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh. Spanning from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12, 2023, the 12 participants had been exposed to a series of mind-blowing and exciting initiatives which commenced from their arrival and reception at the grand Lagos Continental Hotel and culminated in a lunch…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria to report any issues that may affect them, or others, during the elections on Saturday, February 25, 2023. In a statement personally signed by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, this development becomes necessary in view of the importance attached to the upcoming Presidential Election. According to the statement, this step is to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its patriotic commitment, towards the conduct…

Technology, as it stands today, acts as a catalyst for innovation and provides businesses with the means to expand their reach globally. Startups and SMBs now have the opportunity to compete in the global marketplace and easily develop a diverse clientele internationally with the help of the internet. Managing logistics, like international freight and shipping, for example, has become far easier. However, despite the increased feasibility of global expansion for businesses, there remain several critical considerations that must be taken into account. One of the most significant among these is the data protection and privacy concerns that arise in international…

Zipline has announced the start of commercial deliveries of essential medical products to health facilities within the Cross-River State. This follows a successful approval and a right to fly certification from the Civil Aviation Authorities in Nigeria. Health officials at the Maternal and Child Health Clinic (MCH), recipients of the very first delivery of a medical product from the Ndok distribution center of Zipline, were full of excitement to learn that the challenge of access and unavailability of medical products for their clients are now a thing of the past. Also, Mr Godwin Ipuole, the health officer-in-charge of Primary Health…