Author: ITPulse

Some stakeholders have urged the creative industry in Nigeria to leverage and explore the benefits of 5G technology, stressing the launch and deployment of 5G network in Nigeria and indeed across the world will have an unprecedented impact on the creative industry. The stakeholders who spoke at the Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO 2022) in Ikeja Lagos, stressed that the availability of 5G network will revolutionize how content is produced, distributed, and consumed, unlocking existing technology for wider audiences and enabling a new wave of applications. Giving a keynote address at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has applauded the federal government for showing understanding of the need to intensify the adoption of Nigeria country code top-level domain (ccTLD), .ng within and outside the government circle. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari, had last month following a presentation by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, approved the National Policy on the Nigerian Government Second-Level Domains. Thus, the President of NIRA, Mr. Muhammed Rudman, reacting in a press statement, said the policy will strengthen public confidence in the use of digital technologies and participation…

Oluwasekemi  Akinbo, Product Marketing Manager is a marketing professional who thrives on collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product adoption, enhance brand positioning, and deliver growth marketing strategies that scale quickly. Her expertise in marketing has allowed her to oversee the ideation, strategy and execution of marketing campaigns and drive both business growth and revenue. In addition, her analytical skills have enabled her to draw actionable insights from marketing data, helping strategic marketing decisions. Oluwasekemi’s comprehensive skills, dedication and passion to excellence have made her an invaluable asset to every company and team she has been a part of. In…

The value of Africa’s internet economy will grow more than double over the next three years from the current estimated $115 billion to $200 billion by 2025, an independent research company PureProfile has predicted. PureProfile, which got its findings from a study with investors in the US, Germany, the UK, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Nigeria, and Switzerland, attributed the growth to improved affordability of mobiles and growing demand for phones, stressing this is key to the expansion. “Increased use of mobile phones will be central to the growth which will be further enhanced by improved affordability,” it said. According to…

The Nigerian delegation to this year’s Mobile World Congress has had fruitful deliberations with some global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), representatives of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) and Nokia. In a statement issued and signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the delegation led by Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, has also met with other key actors in the global  ICT ecosystem such as GSM operators, mobile brands, regulators and policymakers from across the world.…

The search for commensurate rewards is one that drives the human pursuit in different sectors, from medicine to tech, to artisanship and entrepreneurship is why tech talents leave the continent in search of greener pastures. Due to the ongoing trend where the immediate environment does not facilitate the growth and expansion of talents, hence people are forced to new a location that fuels their ability. An area like Silicon Valley encourages tech enthusiasts to build more and develop already existing technologies in order to improve the quality of life. In the quest of developing a region, the impact of human…

David Daniel is an adept Cloud and DevOps Engineer boasting five years of extensive industry experience. He demonstrates proficiency in leveraging Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions to optimise network resource management and configuration processes. His strategic implementation of SDN controllers has effectively eradicated the necessity for manual hardware configuration, resulting in heightened operational efficiency and enhanced agility within the organization. In this article, he looks at Quantum Computing in Cloud: Implications for Infrastructure and Workload Optimization: I have always been interested in new technologies that have the potential to completely change the cloud services and infrastructure industry because I’m an experienced…

Mobile devices across the world have become a major tool for carrying out a wide range of functions such as storing images, documents, songs, movies, moments, the list goes on. According to data by Rescue TIME, more than 5 billion people have mobile devices globally and they spend an average of 3 hours daily on their phones. From sending official emails, filling online surveys, executing to-do lists, setting calendar reminders for important meetings to staying updated with news, and sharing activities with families and friends, smartphones have become a necessity in human lives, and their use has extended beyond trivial…

The Chief Executive Officer of deVere, Mr. Nigel Green has given a bullish prediction on Bitcion, saying the price will likely hit $50,000 before the end of this month amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing institutional investments. This prediction is coming as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation jumped in price by more than 15% in a day. “In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin surged by more than $6,000 at one point to above $44,000 – its sharpest daily increase since February 2021. As it currently stands, I can see no reason why this price momentum should falter.  I…

By Barbara Gjurasin As customer demand for richer engagement with brands continues to grow, it is becoming crucially important for banks to be where their customers are, ensuring that they are more accessible, diligent and responsive to ever-evolving customer needs. The increasing customer shift to online banking has spurred the need for banks to digitally transform and remain innovative to maintain a competitive edge. According to Statista, Nigeria had 73.2 million active bank customers in 2019, with a growth rate of around 10 million per year. Currently, it is estimated that the country has about 100 million active banking customers.…