Author: ITPulse

Funds recovery scam is a type of scam whereby a scammer claims to help a victim to recover funds lost to fraudsters. The scammer’s target audience are victims that have been previously scammed. This type of scam is common among victims of Forex scam, binary options scam, investment scam and romance scam. How it works: The scammers pretend as funds recovery specialists or their representatives. Alternatively, they disguise as lawyers that are working in the legal department of funds recovery companies and they work in collaboration with those who defrauded the victims previously so as to obtain some of the…

The duo of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Wema Bank has sealed a partnership deal with the Centre for Cyber  Awareness and Development (CECAD) to celebrate the 2021 World Wide Web Day in Nigeria. The event, which is scheduled for August 5 at by10:00am at De Renaissance Hotel, G.R.A, Lagos, will chronicle the impact of the internet, the best ways to use the internet for good and economic development, its impact on the media, business, governance,  youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. According to a statement signed by CECAD National Coordinator, Dr. Bayero Agabi, the event is put together by CECAD…

Multinational technology company, Dell Technologies has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor to launch a novel incentive to reward authorised partners trading Dell products in Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Rise Programme, was formally unveiled at the Tech Experience Centre, located at Yudala Heights, 15 Idowu Martins, VI, Lagos. Launching the programme yesterday, Distributor Account Manager, Dell Technologies, Mr. Adebayo Osimi, called on partners who are expecting to benefit from the programme to patronise TD Africa, even as he described the globally renowned company as Dell Technologies’ biggest distributor in Nigeria. Earlier, while…

New Ericsson Mobility Report has revealed that 5G subscriptions with a 5G-capable device grew by 70 million during the first quarter of 2021 and are forecast to reach 580 million by the end of 2021. The report also noted that 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day. China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets are leading the way on subscriber numbers, while Europe is off to a slow start.  According to the report, which features in the twentieth edition of the…

The need to accommodate a wide range of technological advances, the convergence of technologies and services which have characterized the global telecoms space over the years, informed the decision to review telecom licenses, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta has said. Danbatta, who stated this while inaugurating an in-house Standing Committee to carry out the task of reviewing the license, also said the step is being taken in demonstration of its responsiveness to global trends and the dynamics in the Information and Communications Technology ecosystem. “There is a need for the review of the existing…

This year’s Mobile World Congress, which is scheduled to take place in Barcelona from 28th June to 1st July 2021 will herald a new era of connectivity and collaboration for the mobile ecosystem, GSMA has assured. According to the organizer, MWC21 will build on the success and learnings of the GSMA’s first large-scale hybrid event held earlier this year in Shanghai, disclosing that the GSMA is significantly enhancing its hybrid experience combining unique in-person and virtual elements, aiming to attract 35,000 in-person attendees from around the globe and thousands more online. “For the first time, brand new hybrid event features…

Over the years, the study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has increasingly gained grounds across the world.  Nigeria is not left out as many young people are becoming more interested in studying science subjects at secondary and tertiary levels of education. This is no surprise as our world today is largely driven by technology.  Technology encompasses practically every facet of our lives.  Life has become easier through the application of technology.  For instance, Information and communication technology (ICT) has proven to be invaluable as the world tries to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. The application of ICT tools…

The organizer of the annual Beacon of Information and Communications Technology (BoICT) awards/lecture series has fixed July 24th for this year’s edition, even as it says the event will explore  5G as a new frontier for superior service delivery in the telecommunications space. In a statement in Lagos, the organizer said the theme of this year’s edition will lean heavily on the buzz around 5G- which if harnessed to its fullest potential, will feed the accelerated rise of the Internet of Things, enabling a smarter and more connected world. The statement signed by Mr. Ken Nwogbo, Chief Executive Officer/ Editor-In-Chief,…

Digital banking provider, Layer has sealed a partnership deal with the United bank for Africa (UBA) to rapidly revolutionize digital banking and ultimately, expand banking experience across Nigeria. The partnership, according to Layer is aimed at providing greater access to a wider range of financial services for customers of the United Bank for Africa in Nigeria. “Through this collaboration with Layer, the financial conglomerate will be able to provide seamless banking services in different jurisdictions from one central platform without altering core banking systems,” said Roy Zakka, Founder and CEO of Layer. He added that the partnership will position UBA…

With the announcement earlier today of  Gebeya Inc. a Pan-African source for freelance professional talent, the company has decided to make known to the public the seven key features that make the firm stand out. The key features, according to the company are: Intelligent matching algorithm that considers location, language, and budget Automated matching for a seamless experience on a single dashboard Ability to create a profile and request talent at no cost Option to hire individual talent with specialized skills or build a core team A dedicated Account Representative Smooth handling of administrative and finance processes Access to a…