Author: ITPulse

Many organizations are seeking ways to offer their products and services to customers in an efficient way in order to save time, ease the processing of the orders and provide the highest quality of delivery as at the expected time. One major opportunity that most start-ups are not taking advantage of is the availability of data in the public domain as well as the internal data they are gathering to make business intelligent decisions. Organizations are drowning in an overwhelming amount of data and know little or nothing about gaining insights from the data and turning them into actionable goals…

Over a hundred years since banks came into Nigeria, services rendered to small and medium scale businesses were limited to core banking services and transactions. However, those that cared to look further were able to stand the test of time, reinventing themselves with cutting edge financial services that remain key to sustaining its relevance to not just its host communities but the global community. Based on findings from extensive engagements with customers, internal and external surveys and reports by SMEDAN, Efina and NBS, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been deliberate in ensuring that SMEs thrive and grow their businesses…

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has highlighted measures that can be taken to avoid Juice Jacking and Facebook for Android Friend Acceptance cyber vulnerability.  The NCC-CSIRT had identified the two cyber vulnerabilities, which it noted are targeted at the Nigerian telecom consumers. While Juice Jacking can gain access into consumers’ devices when charging mobile phones at public charging stations, Facebook for Android Friend Acceptance Vulnerability targets Android Operating System. The solutions to these vulnerabilities, according to NCC-CSIRT include using ‘charging only USB cable’, to avoid Universal Serial Bus (USB) data connection; using one’s AC charging…

The Director-General of Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has challenged tech innovators in Nigeria to build solutions that can compete globally. The DG, who threw up the challenge while delievery his opening remarks at the virtual NITDA Nigerian Innovation Ecosystem Engagement held today, admitted that though innovators in Nigeria have succeeded in building the most investment appealing ecosystem in Africa, there is no passion playing small and settling for leading only in Africa. “It is amazing that you have succeeded in building the most investment appealing ecosystem in Africa, attracting over 1.5B USD representing 35% of…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has taken a position on-going debate in the United State of America (USA) over the risk of interference between 5G networks and aviation equipment. In a statement issued today and signed by its Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Head of Operations, Gbolahan Awonuga, ALTON admits that there is ‘overspill’ in every radio transmission, but there is no greater risk of interference with 5G networks and aviation operations. “While the issues being discussed over the risk of interference between 5G networks and aviation equipment are highly technical, it is important to ensure…

Shoppers in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt will get free delivery on orders above N4,599 across multiple categories, Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant has announced. Tagged “It’s the season of Love”, the Konga free delivery offer kicked off on Monday, January 24, 2022, creating excitement among shoppers, many of whom have wasted no time in besieging Konga.com to take advantage of the offer. Among the wide variety of products across categories on offer for this campaign are Groceries, Fashion items, Electronics, Laptops, Desktops and accessories, Mobile phones and tablets, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Home & Kitchen appliances, Baby,…

By Sunday, February 6, 2022, nine finalists of the InterswitchSPAK 3.0 National Science Competition will compete for their share of N12.5million worth of University scholarships. The money, according to Interswitch will be shared among the first three runner-ups. The student who claims the first position will be rewarded with a N7.5 million scholarship spread over 5years, a monthly stipend for the duration of the scholarship and a brand-new laptop; the second-place winner will receive N4 million worth of scholarships spread over 3 years, a monthly stipend and a brand-new laptop, while the third-place winner will be rewarded with a N1…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has rated the financial sector highest in compliance to the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in 2019, which is presently being enforced by the government. In a address delivered by its Director General, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa, during the National Privacy Week 2022 Press Conference and unveiling of the week’s activities, NITDA rated Finance sector 41 percent, Consultancy 9.2 percent, ICT and Digital Media 8.8 percent and Manufacturing 7.9 percent in the 1,230 audit compliance recorded in 2021. “Financial sector leads in the NDPR compliance, where we have from zero data privacy audit compliance…

Time-pressed consumers are already turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency both in their personal lives as well as in their home environment. The internet of things (IoT) is on the rise with projections suggesting that approximately 50 billion IoT devices will be in use around the world by 2050. This is because today, time-pressed consumers are already turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency both in their personal lives as well as in their home environment. It is for this reason that home automation is increasing in popularity. With this in mind, Larry Barnes, product manager at…

Most entrepreneurs are looking for breakthrough products or technology that will disrupt the market. I believe people thinking about disruption have a scarcity mentality. They see everything in business as a zero-sum game. If someone wins, that means others have lost. To most people, the best way to win is when others lose. That is the wrong mindset to bring into a business. Every industry has potential that hasn’t even been tapped. Rather than look for ways to disrupt an industry and get more businesses out of the market, you need to start thinking about transforming the industry. There is a…