Author: ITPulse

Nigeria’s former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (Waziri Adamawa), will this Thursday, 7th July 2022 lead a pack of eminent Nigerians to the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos for the launch and public presentation of the book: Nigeria DRIVERS OF DIGITAL PROSPERITY, The Trajectories Of The Digital Evolution, Sector Analysis And Players’ Contributions, authored by Aaron Ukodie, Nigeria’s pioneer ICT and Technology Journalist. The 472-page page hardcover book, printed in glossy colours, is an experiential chronicle of Nigeria’s sojourn through the backwaters of IT and Telecoms to the revolution which inspires the present global reference of its institutions, corporate entities/brands, and…

In its continued effort to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Firstbank has launched a single-digit loan scheme, exclusively designed to put women at an advantage in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. Tagged ‘FirstGem fund (FirstGem loan)’, the loan scheme covers female-owned or partnered SMEs in various sectors of the economy. It has been impactful in driving financial inclusion, influencing women’s empowerment through gender-advancement programmes like savings culture, financial literacy, wealth management and building an investment portfolio. “We are delighted with the role our FirstGem product plays in creating an avenue to enlarge the business activities and endeavors…

Itel has announced the availability of the P38 series smartphone touted as the most affordable and supports a 15W fast charging function, making it the first-ever fastest charging smartphone in Africa presently. The charging time is way faster compared to the last generation, as it supports 3 hours of talk in just 10 minutes of charging time! The mega battery (P38 – 5000mAh, P38 Pro – 6000mAh) with the intelligent AI Power Master management system ensures the power in control and at the same time enjoys a maximum of 230 hours of music playback time, 22 hours for video and…

Business Remarks, a business and ICT-focused print and online publication has announced its maiden edition of “Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum” (TSSF) to discuss and examine Nigerian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Viability in a digitized environment for a vibrant and sustainable economy. The event has been scheduled to hold on the 7th July 2022 at Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos by 9 a.m. Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF), is a special dialogue initiative of Business Remarks, to address and drive healthy competition for a sustainable telecoms sector in Nigeria. According to Editor in Chief of Business Remarks, Bukola Olanrewaju,…

The management of Konga has raised the alarm over the activities of suspected fraudsters using its brand name to scam unsuspecting victims, even as it cautioned the public and its customers to remain alert to the antics of these unscrupulous con artists. The warning comes amid revelations that scammers have recently targeted some individuals. Notably, Konga has flagged a malicious website –  https://kongahome.com/-  being used by the fraudsters to rip off their victims after artfully convincing them to make payments into a fake merchant account for a task, VIP privileges or for the purposes of receiving some benefits. Investigations also…

A number of ICT industry-leading companies and chief executives have indicated their interest to grace the launch of the book: Nigeria Drivers of Digital Prosperity and the World Forum 22, taking place on July 7, 2022, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Apart from Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice-chairman of the Nigerian Communications Communication ( NCC) and current chairman of  MTN Nigeria, who would chair the occasion, the current Executive Vice-chairman of the NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta shall present the leader paper on the theme: 4 G, 5G, Broadband Connectivity and the Economy. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, current secretary to…

The Director-General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim has disclosed that over 90percent of the technologies presently powering the Nigerian economy are imported. Speaking at a One Day Patentees Forum in Bauchi by the agency for researchers, inventors and innovators, the DG decried the situation, noting that the tide must be stemmed to save the nation’s scarce foreign exchange. He argued that the world has fast moved away from resource to a knowledge-based economy and Nigeria must not be left behind. While admitting that the numerous efforts made by Nigerian researchers, inventors…

The management of MTN Nigeria has appointed a new General Manager for its Fixed Broadband Business in the person of Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka. Announcing the appointment via a statement, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, disclosed that Onyinye is a business leader with over 23 years of experience in the telecommunications, logistics and education sectors. “We are delighted to have Onyinye at the forefront of our broadband business and are confident that MTN will benefit immensely from her vast experience and deep understanding of the technology sector,” Toriola noted in the statement. The statement revealed that Onyinye’s expertise includes sales,…

Identity fraud has increased significantly in recent years, with scammers taking advantage of the growing amount of personal information available on digital platforms to obtain goods or services in the victim’s name. According to Evina, a French cybersecurity firm with a presence in more than 70 countries worldwide – including 15 in Africa – a recent report titled State of Mobile Fraud in Africa, shows that professional cyber criminals target Africa’s one billion mobile phone users continue to be a significant problem. The necessary data can be obtained in a variety of ways, ranging from breaches of customer databases to simply…

The critical role of infrastructure in the global interconnection of West African enterprises to achieve borderless growth’ was the main theme of the keynote address at MainOne’s Nerds Unite 2022. Taking place last week, the event is MainOne’s flagship customer event, bringing industry experts together with MainOne customers to discuss trends and opportunities in the Digital economy. In this year’s keynote speech by Judith Gardiner, Vice President Growth and Emerging Markets at Equinix, Judith said that Equinix will be a prime mover in interconnecting Africa with the rest of the world on its global digital infrastructure platform, enabling access to…