Author: ITPulse

To provide free online training for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the 2022 Hustle Academy Bootcamp in collaboration with Google Nigeria. The Bootcamp, according to NITDA will promote career skills and improve business operations, thereby helping small businesses to be repositioned and increase their revenue generation. “In line with our initiative of building the capacity of one million software developers by the end of 2023, we are excited to announce the 2022 Hustle Academy Bootcamp in partnership with Google Nigeria,” said Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, Director General/CEO of NITDA. Mal. Inuwa…

The swift evolution of telemedicine has transformed the healthcare sector, providing accessible medical services that are efficient. As the world takes a dynamic form and accommodates digital health solutions, the incorporation of data analytics and AI has risen as an important factor in streamlining patient care. Samuel Aramide, a Senior Software Engineer, takes charge of this revolution, leading the effort to implement innovative technologies in the telemedicine industry. This article delves into the future of telemedicine, exploring the leadership methodologies  Samuel utilised to efficiently integrate AI and data analytics into patient care systems. Data analytics and AI are restructuring approaches…

The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, with technology playing a critical role in transforming how services are delivered. Azaria Hotel & Apartments, under the leadership of Ayodeji and Adedolapo Fashanu, is at the forefront of this transformation. By integrating cutting-edge technology with luxury service, Azaria is setting new standards in hotel management, positioning itself as a leader in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. Azaria has embraced technological innovation to stay ahead of the curve. This integration allows for improved guest experiences, streamlined operations, and enhanced overall service delivery. One of the key technological advancements implemented at Azaria is the Smart Property Management…

A report from Ericsson ConsumerLab’s 5G: The Next Wave has identified six key trends, which shows that half of 5G consumers who already use extended-reality (XR) related services believe AR apps will move from smartphones to XR headsets within two years. The report noted that compared to 4G users – 5G users spend an average of one hour per week more on metaverse-related services, such as gaming in virtual worlds, and augmented reality (AR). Commenting, Jasmeet Singh Sethi, Head of Ericsson ConsumerLab, said: ”The scale of the research gives us an authentic insight into consumers’ views and attitudes to 5G.…

Expectations are high as the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and the Nigerian Network Operators Group (NgNOG) are billed to host the 2022 Nigeria Peering and Interconnection Forum (NgPIF). Announcing the forum in a statement, Mr. Muhammed Rudman, Chief Executive Officer of IXPN explained that the NgPIF 2022 will bring together Telecom Operators, Internet Service Providers, Content Providers, Data Center Operators, Educational Institutions, Policy-Makers, Investors and all other Internet-related organizations to network, collaborate and share experiences in an effort to enhance Nigeria’s internet ecosystem. These interactions, according to the organisers will facilitate the exchange of information and insights regarding…

Out of the nine tech innovators and startups from Nigeria that qualified for the semi-final of the Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition at the ongoing GITEX 2022, the duo of FLOEWS and ShapShap have made it to the final and will likely cart home the prize of $200,000 in cash. “I am confident that the four Nigerian start-ups and innovators will surely give their foreign counterparts a run for their money. And will cart away the prizes at stake, during the grand finale of the exhibition,” an excited Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami said while announcing the…

Mediacraft Associates Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Laura Oloyede as its General Manager/Chief Operating Officer effective September 19, 2022. The full-service public relations and integrated brand communications consultancy firm said Oloyede’s appointment follows an extensive selection process that considered both internal and external candidates. Oloyede has a broad and extensive integrated marketing communications experience, spanning over two decades in the industry and has held various job roles on both client and agency sides. Her strengths include corporate communications, brand positioning, reputation management, stakeholder management, brand and marketing PR, and crisis communications management. She holds a first degree In…

MTN Nigeria has sealed a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) partnership deal with INTELLIGRA that will grow smartphone ownership in Nigeria to 60 percent by 2025. The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) initiative, according to the telecom company will fill the gap, where Nigeria has the highest number of internet users in Africa, while data shows that the country still has one of the highest average costs of smartphones. “Nigerians spend over 30% of their monthly income to purchase one, and this endangers Nigeria’s 2025 broadband penetration target,” Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria said. He explained that with…

MTN Nigeria has been given the go-ahead by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to construct the Enugu-Onitsha road at a cost of N203billion under the road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme.  The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed this yesterday after the weekly council meeting chaired by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said MTN is taking over the construction of the road following an Executive Order 7 signed by the President in January 2019. He said the telecom giant will complete the dualisation of the 110-kilometer road. “Today, we have two…

Interest in jobs related to the metaverse has increased by 105% over the last three months as job postings are on the rise, and more people are searching for information about the technology, StockApps has reported. “The Metaverse is still in its infancy, but we are already seeing a demand for jobs related to the technology. With the launch of more virtual reality headsets and the rise of social media platforms, we expect this demand to continue to grow,” TradingPlatforms specialist Edith Reads speaks in the report. The Metaverse is the next stage of the internet’s development and will permanently…