Author: ITPulse

Lekki is a hotbed of traditional investment in Africa’s largest economic city of Lagos. The activities of venture capitalists have become more prevalent in the last 3 years especially for startups mostly leveraging technology. Whilst cities like Yaba have become a cluster for innovation hubs, information technology organisations and startup activities in Lagos, Lekki is still upcoming despite the more obvious influx of new residents, disposable income, well-blended populace and mega enterprises such as the Lekki Free Trade Zone amongst others. The Early-Stage investor’s mixer which was held on the 13th of June 2022 at the new 350-capacity TechQuest Hub…

Microsoft hosted a virtual roundtable panel discussion about digital transformation in agriculture for food security in Africa. The roundtable explored how accelerating digital transformation in agriculture is leading to agritech developments that have a tangible positive impact on food security in Africa. With agriculture sustaining up to 70% of Africa’s livelihoods, Microsoft is working with government and private sector partners to enable data-driven, precision and connected farming that optimizes yields and boosts farm productivity and profitability. The conversation was led by Microsoft Nigeria Country Manager Ola Williams, in discussion with partners from the Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) and…

The hitherto Country Manager for Infobip Nigeria, Mr. Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai has reacted to the new appointment as the Regional Manager for Infobip West Africa, which was announced by the company recently. “I feel very excited to take on this new role and I look forward to driving excellence in the region, helping my team develop their skills, maximise sales and enrich the end-user customer’s experience with Infobip,” he said in a statement. He assured that going by his background in helping organisations acquire the best technology, previous work experiences and understanding of the customer ecosystem, he is well-positioned for the…

MainOne, an Equinix Company, the leading provider of wholesale connectivity and data center services in West Africa is set to host the 7th edition of its flagship event, Nerds Unite. The highly engaging annual event themed: ‘The Power of Global Interconnection’ is scheduled to hold June 23, 2022. This edition will feature a keynote address on Interconnection and the power of the global Equinix Platform to connect African Businesses and Global/Local Service providers, delivered by Vice President, Growth and Emerging Markets, Equinix, Judith Gardiner. The conference will also feature two panel sessions on the topics “Unlocking Growth through An Interconnected…

More than half of African business leaders expect tech funding to surge as foreign investment and internet connectivity expands, even as it is also expected that Africa will be a tech superpower within 10 years. In new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile, the leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved internet connectivity helps establish the continent as a tech superpower. More than half (54%) of African senior executives expect spending on tech start-ups on the continent will more than double by 2025 to $10 billion or over compared…

With the African data centre market expected to top $3 billion by 2025, and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions around the world, Craig Blankers, Regional Director, WSP in Africa, answers the question: Can we build NetZero data centres in Africa? The acceleration of technologies including the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing the demand for data centres as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Africa alone needs 1000MW and 700 facilities to meet growing demand, according to the Africa Data Centres Association. Despite recent investments in data centre infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa, much of…

The Nigerian government through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has given six conditions under the Code of Practice with which Interactive Computer Service Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, Tik Tok and others can operate in Nigeria. The conditions are: Establish a legal entity i.e., register with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); Appoint a designated country representative to interface with Nigerian authorities; Abide by all regulatory demands after establishing a legal presence; Comply with all applicable tax obligations on its operations under Nigerian law; Provide a comprehensive compliance mechanism to avoid publication of prohibited content and unethical…

One of Nigeria’s leading hospitality companies, Azaria Hotel & Apartments has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos Business School, LBS, to provide top of class accommodation for business professionals in Lagos State. With the partnership, Azaria will provide top notch accommodation experience for LBS business professionals in Nigeria and across the globe. Speaking of the partnership, Managing Director of Azaria Hotel & Apartment, Mr. Ayodeji Fashanu noted that his company is delighted to work with one of the best business educational institutions in the country. He said: “Our collaboration with Lagos Business School marks a significant milestone in…

The 2022 Cyber Secure Nigeria conference will hold in Abuja next week June 21-22, 2022, at the CBN International Training Institute, Maitama Abuja with a special focus aimed at tackling insecurity in Nigeria. The organiser of the annual conference, Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) announced this in a virtual press conference yesterday. The theme of this year’s conference is “Cybersecurity: An imperative in tackling insecurity in Nigeria”. Speaking during the press conference, the President of the association, Mr. Remi Afon, noted that with criminal elements proving to be both resilient and adaptive to traditional security techniques and countermeasures,…

Personalisation is becoming more critical for fulfilling customer expectations. But a changing consumer mindset about privacy makes the necessary data acquisition a difficult and expensive process. It has been proven that personalisation increases sales, customer loyalty, and client lifetime value. Amazon’s quarterly sales increased by 29% after implementing targeted recommendations, and 80% of customers are more inclined to make a purchase when provided with a personalised experience. But how can brands balance the benefits of personalisation with the privacy concerns of their customers? The most effective strategies employ zero-party data to drive marketing and sales, give customers power over how…