Author: ITPulse

The National body of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Journalists under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, has applauded the stride in the attainment of the Fellowship position conferred on two management staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The Fellowship investiture to the duo of Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, and Head, Media Relations in the Public Affairs Department, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has been described as a call to duty, as it places them on the pedestal of being reference points to anyone…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inked a deal with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to tackle the increasing menace of telecom infrastructure vandalism across the country. In a statement issued and signed by the Director of Public Affairs at NCC, Mr. Reuben Mouka, apart from tackling the menace of vandalism, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will also look into the persistent issues of fraudulent registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards among others. The statement quoted the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta as saying that the MoU sealed between the agency and the Commission,…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has explained the essence of the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematic Bootcamp, it organized for kids across Nigeria during the summer holiday. Giving a keynote at the closing ceremony of the 10-day Bootcamp in Lagos, the Director General of NITDA, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa, explained that the essence of the Bootcamp is to broaden the minds of the kids in critical thinking and a high sense of curiosity in the world of science and digital technology. “Children should open up their curious minds to explore everything Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics has to offer…

Leader in omnichannel customer engagement, Infobip has deployed its AI-driven chatbot building platform (Answers) over WhatsApp to drive meaningful engagement for Kenya based Twiga Foods. Disclosing this, Infobip said the deployment of the AI-driven chatbot building platform is all about Twiga Foods’ customer satisfaction rating & customer retention, as the company now being available and able to support customers 24/7 through WhatsApp. “We are transforming African retail with an alternative system that eliminates inefficiencies and generates the same results as the modernisation of retail in more developed markets,” said Emma Mugo at Infobip. Mugo added that Chatbot solutions are fundamentally…

There are five malicious Google Chrome extensions that surreptitiously track online browser’s activities and steal data as identified Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT). The five malicious extensions which the McAfee Mobile Research Team earlier discovered are Netflix Party with 800,000 downloads, Netflix Party 2 with 300,000 downloads, Full Page Screenshot Capture Screenshotting with 200,000 downloads, FlipShope Price Tracker Extension with 80,000 downloads, and AutoBuy Flash Sales with 20,000 downloads. According to NCC-CSIRT, the five google chrome extensions identified have a high probability and damage potential and have been downloaded more than 1.4 million times and serve as…

The United States of America is seeking an increased collaboration with Nigeria on cybersecurity, noting that such a collaboration will help secure the digital economy now and into the future. The U.S. Consul General, Will Stevens stated this at a seminar for cybersecurity professionals hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service. The seminar was attended by professionals in the Nigerian banking, telecoms and FinTech sectors to the services and opportunities provided by the American software company SAS. “Financial institutions are leaders in the technical revolution happening in Nigeria. While they stand to reap the rewards of this essential transition, they also…

The Center Manager and Clinical Pathologist at Bola Tinubu Health and Diagnostic Center (BTHDC), Dr. Wale Olusanya has advocated that accurate data from cancer screening can help doctors detect the malignant cells before they spread to other parts of the body and become terminal. Dr. Olusanya, who stated this in a statement in Lagos, also noted that there is a need for more laboratories equipped with modern and effective cancer diagnostic equipment in Nigeria. “Laboratory screening tests with the appropriate devices offer reliable results for prompt diagnoses, saving lives and reducing patient length of stay in hospitals. “Cancer treatment is…

Nigeria’s premier financial institution, Firstbank will on 16 September 2022 at Federal Palace Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos host the Financial Markets Dealers Association’s (FMDA) quarterly meeting by 5 pm. In a statement issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, Mrs. Mary Gbegbaje, the event themed “Nigeria Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook: IMF View” and will have its keynote address delivered by Ari Aisen, IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria. “The FMDA quarterly meeting serves as a platform for in-depth knowledge sharing, dissemination of information and fostering of business relationships of members in treasury market practice which consists of Treasurers, Analysts and other market players from insurance, pension…

The Konga eCommerce platform has witnessed a massive surge as bargain-hungry shoppers besiege it for last-minute deals even as it prepares to draw the curtains on its widely popular Mega Computing Sales in two days. “The Konga Mega Computing Sales, which commenced on Monday, August 29 comes to an end on Sunday, September 11, 2022,” the company announced. The promotion, a two-week-long sales fiesta offering best deals and unmatched discounts on a variety of computing products, has generated significant excitement among shoppers, including students and their parents, as well as educational institutions, especially with the commencement of a new academic…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has hailed the conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, (FNIPR) on Mr. Reuben Mouka and Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, two management staff of the Commission. In a statement he personally signed, Prof. Danbatta described the conferment as meritorious and a testimony to the Commission’s promotion of professionalism and excellence in its scheme of management. While Mr. Reuben Muoka is the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan is the Head, Media Relations in the Public Affairs Department of the Commission. The duo were…