Author: ITPulse

…. Emphasise need for security, compliance as ESET now protects over 1 billion users globally Enterprises are facing increasing threats which call for improved security tools that can be smoothly integrated into increasingly complex and diverse networks and critical infrastructure, and on the other, rapidly mounting competency from malicious actors. This was the unanimous view of speakers at ESET Security Day 2021 held in Lagos recently. The experts believe that to further address this in a comprehensive manner, businesses must deploy Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to ensure their entire platform is now secured. The speakers also opined that both government and…

…Tech entrepreneurs to receive up to $100k in equity investment from Eko Innovation Centre In pursuance of its smart city agenda of making Lagos a 21st-century economy and growing the technology space, the Office of Innovation and Technology, Lagos State is set to host the third edition of Art of Technology Lagos 3.0. curated by Eko Innovation Centre. The two-day hybrid conference which holds the 3rd and 4th of December 2021 at the Oriental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos from 9 am to 4 pm daily, will focus on funding and a connected Lagos to spotlight investment readiness, regulations, and policy formulations…

A ‘Cyberthreats to Financial Organisations in 2022’ report’ by Kaspserky has put targeted cryptocurrency attacks to top the list of four financial threats that will happen in 2022, owing state-sponsored groups targeting the cryptocurrency industry. The report noted that apart from cybercriminals taking advantage of investors by fabricating rogue wallet with backdoors included, the world will likely witness the growth of attacks against payment systems and more advanced mobile threats. Here are the key predictions for 2022 Targeted cryptocurrency attacks will grow. As cryptocurrency is a digital asset and all transactions take place online, it offers anonymity to users. These are…

Digital payment firm, Interswitch is collaborating with other tech companies in Nigeria to sponsor this year’s Lagos Developers Festival (DevFest) as part of its effort to support the growth of the Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. The Lagos Developers Festival (DevFest) is scheduled to hold tomorrow Friday, December 3 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos “As a technology company, we are aware that most of the continent’s solutions including payment, will rely on technology. Therefore, supporting the developer’s community is one of the ways we are contributing our quota towards the development of African talent and the localization of emerging technology…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has showcased some of its initiatives aimed at driving innovations and startup ecosystem at a two-day Zonal Regional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation Forum organised by the Commission in Enugu recently. These initiatives, according to the Commission include the aggressive and ongoing implementation of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan NNBP), 2020-2025 aimed at increasing broadband penetration to 70 per cent by 2025; driving of the implementation of the National Digital Economy and Policy Strategy (NDEPS), 2020-2030; and the implementation of the NCC’s Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024, all of which are streamlined in the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has narrowed down to just three telecom companies to bid for the 3.5Ghz Spectrum Auction and ultimately, qualify them to launch and deploy 5G network in the country. In a statement issued and signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the telecom regulator disclosed that three telecoms companies have qualitied as approved bidders of the forthcoming 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth generation (5G) networks in the country are MTN Nigeria Plc., Mafab Communications Limited and Airtel Networks Limited. “Consistent with its regulatory principle of open and transparent…

All is set for the 10th edition of Celebrating You 2021, a showpiece celebratory event hosted by TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech and lifestyle products. Hosted annually, Celebrating You 2021 is a glamorous Dinner Party and Awards night which remains arguably the most eagerly anticipated celebratory event in the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem. This year’s edition holds on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Livespot Entertainment Centre, opposite Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos. With the theme – #WeRise, the event will celebrate the courageous and collective Nigerian spirit which has remained indefatigable in the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has again warned that non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, which is in full effect attracts stiff penalties from offenders. The Minister’s warning is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Uwa Suleiman while addressing world forum of ministers in London at the ‘Future Tech Forum’ titled: “The Future of Trust in Data as a Force for Good.’ The statement assured that protection of citizens data in Nigeria is not just a secondary legislation but a constitutional requirement to build trust between government and citizens. “Nigeria…

A global Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) service provider and software developer, 3R Company Nigeria Limited shined at the recent 20 years of Digital Revolution Award, organized by Digivation Network in collaboration with the Association of Telecommun ications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). 3R Company Nigeria Limited was rewarded for its Creative Digital Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management Solutions. Speaking on why the award was given to 3R Company Nigeria Limited, Dr Bayero Agabi, Founder of Digivation Network, noted that the global company that design, develop, support and promote software applications using…

The GSMA has said the health and safety of staff, workers, exhibitors, visitors, suppliers, partners, and the local community, remain the number one priority as it returns in-person Mobile World Congress next year. Scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain as usual, the GSMA has developed and rolled out its health and safety plan, which it tagged ‘Committed Community’ for the MWC series in 2021 and events in Barcelona, Shanghai and Los Angeles continued safely. Developed and updated in partnership with health experts, the Host City Parties and, Fira Barcelona, the plan reflects global developments, local guidance and the GSMA’s…