Author: ITPulse

The Innovation and Development Fund set up by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), yesterday got a boost with the announcement that the Chairman of Zinox Group, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh has donated the sum of N50m to the programme. Speaking while announcing the donation, the Zinoc Boss commended the Executive Council of the NCS for birthing the idea of an innovation hub that would incubate start-ups and foster the spirit of creative genius which abounds in Nigeria’s increasingly tech-focused youths. While appealing to other stakeholders to support the initiative to ‘‘train our brothers and sisters who shall lead globally certified…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has met with relevant stakeholders with the aim of reviewing the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2021-2024. The meeting, which was held at eGovernment Training Centre, Public Service Institute of Nigeria, Abuja is aimed at critically reviewing the SRAP document and making adjustments where necessary. It is also in line with the continuous implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Delivery his address at the meeting, the Director General of NITDA, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa noted that the review of the document was to enhance…

The board of the African Development Bank, has approved the sum of  $170 million to finance Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE) in Nigeria, which is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to promote investment in digital and creative industries.. The program, which is part of Nigeria’s efforts to build greener environment to create more sustainable jobs for the teeming youthful population, targets more than 68 million Nigerians aged 15 to 35 years who are recognized as leaders of innovative, early-stage, technology-enabled start-ups or as leaders of creative sector micro, small and medium sized enterprises. The program is co-financed by…

After pulling out from the 3.5 gigahitz (GHz) spectrum auction license for 5G deployment on Monday in Abuja, Airtel Nigeria says it still committed to driving broadband capacity in the various markets it operates. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, who stated this in a statement confirmed that the Nigerian subsidiary of the company pulled out of the auction after submitting its final bid of $270m. While commending the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a transparent 5G auction, the Airtel Africa CEO, said the business case for 5G across all sub-Saharan markets is evolving, and…

Good things happen in different ways and we know that experiencing them brings us so much joy and happiness. But do you know what makes good moments even more special? The opportunity to share them with your loved ones. Your route to make memorable moments with SHAREit Lite   In the holiday season, we know that sharing moments matter so much to you and your loved ones. That’s why SHAREit Lite is committed to helping you achieve the best of memories through sharing. The app has started a big giveaway in Nigeria to make your celebration and moments special. And…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it is not aware Mafab Communications Limited, one of the winners of the 5G spectrum sold by the Commission in a public auction conducted few days ago in Abuja is owned by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State. Some online media platforms have alleged that the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction process was manipulated by the federal government through the NCC to favour Mafab Communications, purportedly owned by Sen. Tinubu as a political settlement. But NCC in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde denied knowing…

Experts at Nord Security, the parent company behind NordVPN, got together to discuss, brainstorm, and make informed predictions for what the next year will bring to the world of cybersecurity. Daniel Markuson, a cybersecurity expert, summarizes the fruits of the discussion, addressing political, economic, and social implications of cybersec’s potential future. Feel free to use the predictions in your publications. If any questions arise, do not hesitate to contact me. Here are the cybersecurity predictions for 2022 as highlighted by Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN. As quantum computers start getting more traction, the potential benefits go side…

The pandemic has accelerated businesses’ digital transformation efforts, resulting in a multi-billion dollar Chat Commerce market opportunity Chat Commerce sector shows significant growth globally in 2021; Clickatell (www.Clickatell.com) celebrates momentum as it captures this multi-billion dollar market opportunity heading into 2022. Clickatell, a leader in mobile communications and Chat Commerce, announced today record-level growth in 2021 in Chat Commerce. Driving Clickatell’s continuous momentum is the growing market demand for its leading Chat Commerce Platform, top-tier management team, and global reach across various markets. Clickatell defines Chat Commerce as a new category at the convergence point of three large, fast-growing technology…

The digital media provides a veritable platform to enhance National Security and can be used to gather security intelligence, coordinate activities of security agents, promote social interaction amongst citizens and enhance social harmony, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa. The NITDA DG, who spoke while delivering a virtual lecture on, “Impact of Digital Media on National Security “at the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information 2021 Media Workshop with the theme: ‘Enhancing Inter-Agency Collaboration in Internal Security Operations: Exploring the Public Relations and Media Perspectives’, also noted that the importance…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has started a 5-day capacity building for 60 Nigerian women in Lagos tagged “Women ICT Techprenuership”. The training is part of the government’s agency agenda  to bridge the gender digital divide and promote digital literacy and skills amongst the women folk, which will ultimately help in the national vision of lifting 100 million Nigerians from poverty. The 60 women in attendance are expected to be empowered with requisite skills needed to make them employers of labour thereby creating jobs and wealth in the country. NITDA’s representative, Mr Segun Folayan,  with the e-Government Development…