Author: ITPulse

Following the insights on how cyber threats can threaten users, especially children in the gaming space and how to get protected, Kaspersky experts have shared six rules to help protect your data and not to find yourself in a location that can harm you or your children psychologically. The six rules are: Do not share your real name, place of residence, school, or other personal information that can help attackers identify you in the real world; Only chat with those users who you know personally; do not chat with strangers in Roblox or anywhere else; Use a complex and unique…

A total of 49 telecom-based research grants have been awarded to academia out of which 10 prototypes have been successfully developed, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed. The Commission’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Ubale Maska, who disclosed this at a gathering of vice-chancellors and professors from universities in the southern parts of the country in Lagos, stated that the idea behind the grants is to engender innovations and build indigenous technological capabilities that would strengthen the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem. “We are hopeful that these sessions will culminate in the development of a common framework that would…

FirstBank has disclosed that it’s over 180,000 Firstmonie Agents spread across 772 Local Government Areas in Nigeria have so far recorded transaction volume in excess of 1 billion, amounting to over 22 trillion naira. Disclosing this in a statement, Firstbank said Firstmonie Agents have continued to play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion in the country, as they are integral to bringing financial services closer to the underbanked and unbanked segment of the society, providing convenient banking services that are easily accessible, thereby saving time and travel costs for individuals in the suburbs and remote environments with no access…

In a deal valued at $200 million, Infobip, a global cloud communications and omnichannel messaging provider has completed the purchase of global Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider Peerless Network, having received federal and state level regulatory approvals. The acquisition enhances Infobip’s presence in the U.S. and enables the firm to expand its voice offering worldwide, creating a global one-stop shop for omnichannel communications. In a statement, the company said the acquisition will allow its clients access the U.S. market through Peerless Network, whose nationwide voice network covers 98% of Americans across 49 states. In addition, Infobip now offers Peerless…

In an effort to align with the federal government’s target of achieving 70 percent broadband penetration in five years, MTN Nigeria has decided to launch what it tagged ‘Home Broadband services. The idea, according to MTN is to expand broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria, which currently boasts of approximately 44.3 percent internet connectivity, whereas other African countries, such as South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya, are at 68, 74, and 48 percent internet penetration, respectively. “At MTN, we believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life; hence our investment in industry-leading connectivity operations,” noted Hassan…

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant and Med-Direct Community Pharmacy, a 21st Century online retail pharmacy have announced a partnership to support the free delivery of highly discounted, quality drugs and medications to millions of Nigerians nationwide starting from Monday, August 15, 2022. The project, a humanitarian initiative will be executed under the auspices of Konga Kares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Konga Group, through which it has identified with and empowered critical segments of the population in need of a helping hand. Through this initiative, Konga Kares and Med-Direct Africa are hopeful of crashing the cost of…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has reiterated that he will continue to give the necessary support to the Lagos tech startup ecosystem in a way that will enable the ecosystem to grow and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economy. The NITDA DG, who stated this during a dinner meeting with some key stakeholders of Lagos Ecosystem, including representatives from Microsoft, MasterCard, Norebase, among others, noted that this is important in view of the fact that Lagos State has continued to maintain itself as a viable community with the strongest unicorn of innovation in…

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has reshaped industries, from healthcare to finance, but building effective AI models remains a complex and resource-intensive endeavor. Traditionally, data scientists have poured hours into fine-tuning algorithms, selecting features, and adjusting hyperparameters, those critical settings that dictate a model’s behavior, to achieve optimal performance. As the demand for AI solutions surges, however, this hands-on approach is proving unsustainable. Harrison Obamwonyi, a visionary data scientist, has long advocated for a more efficient way forward: Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) and hyperparameter optimization. These innovations are not mere tools; they’re transforming the very nature of AI model…

Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has announced that all arrangements to hold its inaugural Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Conference billed for the 6th of August, 2022 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, has been concluded. Speaking recently to the media on the upcoming event, the President of SiBAN, Mr. Senator Ihenyen disclosed that the conference which will be a hybrid event is part of the association’s commitment to educating users and members of the public about blockchain technology, promoting its adoption by both private and public bodies, ensuring consumer protection and helping them safeguard against scams, while also working…

As part of efforts toward the protection of the telecom industry, which contributes impressively to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has insisted that Nigeria will no longer import telecom products and services that can be manufactured locally. The Minister, who was speaking at the maiden edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE), 2022 held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, said this will heavily reverse the trend of importation of all types of telecommunications products, especially where production in Nigeria is possible. “Government had put efforts towards the…