Author: ITPulse

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…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at the weekend trained and adopted 75 smart farmers into the National Adopted Village for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA). The training was held at the University of Ibadan following the successful implementation of NAVSA for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA) and its prospect to attract the youths to embrace agriculture, leveraging digital technologies. Speaking during a brief ceremony to present digital tools and seed funding to the beneficiaries, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, who was represented by the team lead and Assistant Director, of the Digital Economy Development Department, Dr. Ayodele Bakare, reiterated that…

Nairaxi, a mobile ridesharing mobile app that enables users to request taxi and bus rides has won the coveted prize value of N2 Million as it emerged overall winner at the young innovators’ competition organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission, held at the Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos recently. Nairaxi is run by Kingsley Eze, Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer and Elizabeth Omale, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer. The team presented the app, which enhances rideshare and safe delivery of packages to an audience made up of top officials of the Commission, led by the Director of Research and Development, Mr. Ismaila…

. …Pantami to grace occasion as Special Guest of Honour_ About 5,000 youths in Imo State are set to graduate from a digital empowerment programme put in place by the Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma. Already, the Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, is scheduled to attend the event being organised by the first state in the Federation to align its Information and Communications Technology development drive with the Federal Government’s digital econony policy. The project tagged: SkillUpImo Project, being implemented by the State’s Ministry of Digital Economy & E-government…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has tasked the board and management of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to continuously engage in critical thinking in order to solve complex problems that will benefit Nigerians and humanity at large. The Minister, who was speaking at the Ministerial Training on “Skills For Successful Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, organized by the Ministry, noted that engaging in critical thinking will help position the Digital Economy sector on the path of sustainable national development.  “There is no problem that exists in the world that has no solution.…