Author: ITPulse

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa hailed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for keying into digital transformation by launching its Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Platform. The NITDA DG explained that the EDMS launched by NIS is a key component of any digital transformation strategy and information governance effort, which uses automated techniques to transfer files electronically, manage records regardless of format, maintenance, use and disposition of records. While appreciating the Comptroller General, Muhammad Babandede for his visionary leadership, Mal. Inuwa acknowledged Babandede for moving the service forward through various digital transformation initiatives.…

Johnson Lamide, who was hitherto the Deputy Director at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, an initiative by the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) has joined the KTN Global Alliance Africa as Country Lead for Nigeria. “Joining the KTN Global Alliance Africa Programme is not only a strategic career move, but throughout my work with entrepreneurs and innovators in the past decade, I have found that partnerships leveraged by communities are the fastest way to build economic prosperity in Africa – this largely informed my decision to join the KTN. I am excited about the work we’d…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering a collaboration that will help to enhance Nigeria’s socio-economic development of the country by leveraging telecommunications. This consideration formed the discussion yesterday when a delegation of the National Assembly Business Environment Round Table (NASSBER), a policy unit at NESG led by Nnanna Ude and a member of the technical committee of NASSBER, Yemi Keri visited the NCC’s headquarter in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting on behalf of the Commission, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, stated that the meeting was a welcome development, as…

By Giordano Albertazzi 5G is widely recognised as being more energy-efficient than 3G or 4G when it comes to the power required to transmit data. There was a time, not so long ago, when 5G was only talked about in relation to ‘the future. But as the first 5G networks are deployed around the world, with higher bandwidth and faster speeds, applications such as high-definition video, ultra-low latency gaming and advanced telemedicine are already being enabled. The so-called “channel” presents several new opportunities, and by channel, we mean a route to market that involves working with distributors, partners and resellers.…

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform provider has highlighted some of the roles it is playing to aid the Nigerian government to vigorously pursue the digital economy agenda, which is being championed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Speaking virtually at the World Wide Web conference, organized by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD), Infobip disclosed that its role in Nigeria’s digital economy pursuit is to enable businesses to build connected customer experiences across multiple communication channels. ’Our role is to build connected customer experiences across multiple communication channels with our customer engagement platform, which…

LG Electronics (LG) announces the rollout of LG Eclair (model QP5) soundbar as well as the revealing of two new LG TONE Free true wireless earbuds (models HBS-FN6 and HBS-FN4), both delivering an exceptional listening experience with lifelike audio thanks to Meridian Audio technology. LG HBS-FN6 features LG’s industry-first UVnano case which eliminates bacteria and germs on the earbuds as they charge. The new canal-type design delivers a more comfortable fit and comes in two colors: matte Stylish Black and glossy Modern White. The exciting moment in the soundbar series gives the lasting good life feeling that most users are craving. The…

The smartphone’s screen is experiencing a loss of relevance. It is not a real loss, but rather conceptual, as the power of computing is becoming increasingly ingrained in the physical world around us. A senior UI/UX Designer with 5 years of experience, Damilare Kila is a pioneer of this future, developing design practices for so-called “invisible interfaces” – user interfaces that do not rely on standard visual components, but instead work through ambiance, spatial understanding, and contextual smarts. While the design community almost universally concerns itself with optimizing interactions on the screen, Kila’s past three years have been spent formulating…

In a bid to strengthen financial inclusion in Nigeria, Firstbank has decided to empower its over 120,000 Firstmonie Agents spread across 772 Local Government Areas in the country with an N100 billion loan. The loan, according to the financial institution will help the agents to grow their businesses, whilst being at an advantage to contribute to national development. Launch a year ago, the Agent Credit scheme was created by the banking giant to promote and expand the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – whilst putting them at an advantage to positively impact their immediate…

Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon Award. Ekeh was conferred with the prestigious award on Friday, August 6, 2021. The well-deserved accolade marks the latest in a long list of credible local and international awards and recognitions received by Ekeh for his over three decades of leadership and pioneering entrepreneurship in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) space in Africa, as well as his many enduring philanthropic and humanitarian legacies. The Zinox boss was singled out for founding the most integrated ICT…

A data center operator, MDXi has continued to expand its digital footprint across the West African region by leveraging its parent company Mainone with its presence in multiple countries, and access to all major operators across the region. With the affiliation with MainOne, MDXi has been able to deliver the best-connected content hubs in West Africa today, especially with the recent launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana. In Ghana, MDXi already operates a network connected to all the major operators, ISPs, and the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) where MainOne has been a member for over five…