Author: ITPulse

One of Nigeria’s financial institutions, Polaris Bank has unveiled what it tagged VULTe, a seamless digital banking platform that offers both customers and non-customers of the bank a 24-hour seamless service. At the unveiling of the platform in Lagos, the Chairman of the Bank, M.K Ahmad (OON) disclosed that the launch of VULTe gives the bank a strong position of a digitally-led retail brand. “When we started the Polaris journey almost three years ago, we were very clear on the type of Bank we must build and the direction we must go. This was largely informed by the fast pace…

Achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is a Grand Challenge, especially for businesses. The SDGs provide a powerful aspiration for improving our world – laying out where we collectively need to go and how to get there. As a global electronic giant, LG Electronics in its own little way has worked with the UN and other notable non-government organizations across the world to support the SDGs and reiterated its commitment to better the life for all through its products and services. Its commitment to the planet is evident in every one of its core technologies.…

…. Cassette-type ceiling air-handling system helps create healthier and safer indoor environments Commercial air conditioning technology from LG Electronics has garnered a number of recognitions from trusted international organizations for its ability to improve indoor air quality. Certifications from Intertek, TÜV Rheinland and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) awarded to LG Dual Vane Cassette system are confirmation of the effectiveness of LG HVAC solutions in delivering clean air. The LG DUAL Vane Cassette is the world’s first HVAC solution to receive UL’s GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. LG Dual Vane Cassette was also recognized by Intertek for reducing the…

Cyber-attacks are on the rise. It is a wonder people still appear surprised despite numerous warnings from cybersecurity experts. It is one of the downsides of a growing connectedness and digitalisation. Ransomware attacks are proving particularly lucrative. Take the attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest pipelines in the United States last week. Following the ransomware attack, the Guardian reported that the firm was forced to ‘shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline, which carries 45 percent of the east coast’s fuel supplies and travels through 14 southern and eastern US states, after the breach of its computer networks.’ Naturally,…

Mondia, a mobile commerce company has announced the launch of Getmo Games, a new gaming service for MTN Nigeria subscribers. The launch will see MTN customers in Nigeria enjoy thousands of premium casual games across a wide variety of genres with daily, weekly or monthly subscriptions, depending on the preference of the subscriber. According to Mondia, the size of MTN Nigeria attracted the launch of the gaming service. “African markets, especially Nigeria with its large population and growth of digital streaming services, are primed for the democratization of content, and Mondia is continuously demonstrating innovative ways of accelerating this trend,”…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said the unauthorized installation of network booster is illegal in Nigeria, warning the general public to desist from sales, installation and use of telecommunication boosters without authorisation. In a public notice signed by its Director of Public Affairs, the telecom regulator said such an act is illegal and punishable by law. “The Nigerian Communications Commission informs the general public, particularly Banks and Other Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Telecommunications Service Providers, Private/Public Companies, and owners/occupiers of Residential premises that the sale, installation and usage of GSM boosters is illegal,” the notice reads. It added that in…

Data gathered by AksjeBloggen.com has indicated that the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to soar by 188 percent and hit $19billion by 2024. This is even as Blockchain is seen as one of the most important innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom. The International Data Corporation (IDC)’s Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide had revealed that between 2017 and 2019, the global spending on blockchain solutions jumped from $950 million to $2.7bn. Meanwhile, like all technology investments, spending on blockchain projects has also been affected by the COVID-19. Nevertheless, global spending on blockchain solutions still surged by…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has posited that the 14th World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) provides an opportunity for Nigeria and indeed other developing countries to accelerate digital transformation. Speaking at the annual event with the theme: “Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times’ Prof. Danbatta also noted that Nigeria must continue to leverage the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in digitally transforming the society and communities for the good of all. “The WTISD 2021 provides a unique opportunity for International Communication Union (ITU) members to continue in their…

In a bid to bring high-quality satellite internet connectivity to Nigerian communities where limited or no internet service is currently available, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has decided to grant Viasat Incorporated full operating licenses. The license, which is a full suite of operating licenses such as Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, VSAT license and three Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) licenses will allow Viasat to operate within the 28GHz Ka-band satellite frequency band. Speaking on the license granted to the company, Rick Baldridge, President and CEO of Viasat, said the company is proud to be working with the NCC…

The Telecom Consumer Complaints statistics for the first quarter of 2021 released by the  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), unsurprisingly indicates that out of the 3,019 total complaints lodged against service providers by telecom subscribers, MTN Nigeria got the highest complaints. The breakdown shows that 1,261 representing 51.8 per cent of the total complaints were lodged by MTN customers, 973 representing 32.2 per cent relate to Airtel subscribers, 549 (18.2 per cent) were accounted for by Globacom subscribers; 179 (5.9 per cent) by 9Mobile customers, while the remaining 52 complaints came from customers of other licensees. Meanwhile, the Commission has disclosed…