Author: ITPulse

A redesigning of school curriculum in Nigeria to meet the 21st century demands is urgently needed, called stakeholders at this year’s African Edutech Conference. The stakeholders at the conference organized by the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and Education First Nigeria Limited (Edufirst.ng), also tasked the government to begin to set machineries in place, stressing that a rethink of the future of the country’s  education has becomes necessary. Speaking on the essence of the conference, President of NBCC, Mrs. Bisi Adeyemi noted that the conference was designed  to explore the role of technology in the education sector and showcase…

To encourage development of new indigenous technologies and contents, that are oriented in cutting-edge research and stimulate sustainable economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decided to give N20 million grant to four deserving tech startups in the country. Disclosing this in a statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC said the four startups emerged from its virtual Internet of Things (IoT) Code Camp and Hackathon 2021, and they received N5 million each on their innovative technology solutions aimed at making life better for Nigerians. The four tech startups are: Clearflow System Hub,…

The 2021 edition of Digital Skills Insights, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has highlighted some measures to be taken by countries seeking digital transformation. The report noted that countries striving for digital transformation need to start with rigorous data and evidence collection, address specific digital skills gaps, and roll out relevant training in parallel with new network infrastructure. The eight articles in this year’s edition offer a thought-provoking discussion and analysis of the different types of digital skills required in the current and post-pandemic period. They also share key lessons and present concrete examples of digital skills policies,…

While many have focused on data analysis and its security at an organisational level, it is even more imperative for the realisation of smarter and more sustainable cities capable of providing citizens with a better, safer lifestyle. “Take consumption data of water and electricity at buildings as an example. This is often incorrect or unreliable. In many African countries both these utilities are distressed and putting measures in place to review the data and find ways to optimise usage cannot be ignored. While identifying low-hanging fruit like leaks, running taps, lights that do not get switched off or are not…

“Organizations cannot experience sustained growth until they make set of standards to guide their operations”  What Are Standard Operating Procedures? Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a detailed and systemized instruction that is expressed in a step-by-step sequence on how the roles of employees should be carried out. A standard operating procedure is usually created by the employer in order to create a company culture that transcends individual differences in carrying out activities related to business and office management.  The Need For A Standard Operating Procedure? A standard operating procedure ensures that a business can be successful since it operates with…

Infobip a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, with easy and contextualized interactions over customer’s preferred channels activated its omnichannel engagement solution, Moments at the most anticipated gathering of FinTech’s in West Africa, the Nigerian Fintech Week themed: Sustainability & Ecosystem Building. Speaking at a demo presentation  during the Moments Activation Workshop organized at the event for visitors to Infobip’s booth, Isaac Akanni – Infobip’s Sales Representative reiterated the benefits of Moments for fintech’s who are seeking a cost-effective approach to the seamless acquisition of…

HMD Global has unveiled the first ever tablet in the Nokia mobile stable – the Nokia T20, an amazing device which offers users a suite of cutting-edge functionalities, the device was formally launched in the Nigerian market at a well-attended event held at Yudala Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The Nokia T20 – a portable tool which Adetayo Obinaike, Marketing Manager, West Africa, HMD Global, says is configured for users to love, trust and keep – comes with a powerful 8200 mAh battery, offering longer hours for work, play and learning. In addition, the device comes…

Retention is a critical metric for the success of any tech startup. High user retention rates indicate that users are engaged with the product and are likely to continue using it in the long term. However, low retention rates can indicate that users are struggling with the product or are not finding it useful, which can lead to a decline in business growth. In order to fix retention for tech startups, data can be used to identify pain points and optimize the user experience. The first step in using data to fix retention is to identify the metrics that are…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, yesterday posited that the deployment of 5G network in Nigeria will help to achieve the digital economy objectives of the federal government. Prof. Danbatta, who took this position at a stakeholders’ consultative forum on the draft information memorandum for the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, organized by the Commission in Lagos also noted 5G technology does not only offer enhanced broadband and ultra-reliable low latency communications, but provides massive machine type communications. “With 5G, lots of devices will seamlessly connect and interact independently with the Internet without human intervention.…

One of Nigeria’s telecommunications services providers, Airtel Nigeria experienced at least 400 fiber cuts every month, the company Ag. Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Adedoyin Adeola has disclosed. The cable cut, according to Dr. Adedoyin is as a result of road constructions, where contractors from both the Federal and State Ministry of Works arbitrarily dug out fiber cables without minding the havoc being caused to the network operators and ultimately, the subscribers. “One of the challenges Airtel as a network provider face every day is the issue of fiber cable cut. At Airtel, we experience at least 400 cut to our…