Author: ITPulse

Ericsson ConsumerLab has highlighted five ways 5G network will impact smartphone users across the world.  The report – Five Ways to a Better 5G – is the result of the largest global 5G consumer study to date. Covering consumer sentiment and perception in 26 markets – including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK – the Ericsson ConsumerLab study methodology is representative of 1.3 billion smartphone users globally, including 220 million 5G subscribers. The five ways, according to the report are: Addressing the knowledge gap by educating and better marketing the value of 5G to consumers Ensuring consistent quality…

Data analyzed by Invezz.com, which utilises online analytics tool Ahrefs to establish which countries in the world are most interested in Ether has shown that Nigeria is in the 17th position among countries in the world, where its citizens are more interested in Cryptocurrency. This is even as the digital currency hit a record high of over $4,000 per Ether in May 2021, making Cryptocurrency more prominent more than ever before and one of the digital coins making the most noise is Ether. Highlights of the data indicate that there are an average of 42,900 online searches a month for Ether in Nigeria,…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has been commended for empowering women entrepreneurs and boosting security across Nigeria, leveraging telecommunications. The commendation came from both the Sarkin Bai of Bichi Emirate and District Head of Danbatta, Alhaji Isiyaku Wada Waziri at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with four other organisations including Zauren Tuntuba, a not-for-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum (DAF); Danbatta Reporters and Duniya Ba Hutu, in Danbatta community, Kano at the weekend. The event was the graduation ceremony of 10 female students from the Muslim Community…

Action in the augural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, got underway in Group B on Saturday, May 15, 2021, as Sterling Bank and Fidelity thrashed rivals, Union Bank, to take charge of proceedings in the group. Bank Wars is sponsored by the foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer, Samsung. The event –  hosted by the Tech Experience Centre, Africa’s cutting-edge technology and lifestyle hub located at Yudala Heights, 13 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos –  witnessed excitement on Saturday as participating banks battled hard for precious points. In the day’s opening match, Sterling…

Leader in imaging, Canon has sealed a partnership deal with Warri based Information and Technology Communications training institution, Rolof Computer Academy to build the capacity of photographers, students and unemployed interested in photography. The training, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at the Rolof Computer Academy situates on 110 Apala Street, Warri would serve as a foundation for continuous engagement with the photography community in Warri and environs. Commenting on the training, the Chairman of Rolof Computer Academy, Mr. Lucky Ofuafor, assured that the training would help give a clear differentiation between new cameras and refurbished, stressing that what…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed grief over the death of Miss. Feranmi Fasunle, daughter of the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande.  In a statement signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, Miss Fasunle, aged 19, was a promising 200-Level student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, who dreamt of reading Law as a second degree. The statement disclosed the Chairman daughter died in the early hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, following spirited efforts to save…

Ask most people what it means to work in tech, and you’ll hear the same answer: “You have to know how to code.” That mindset has quietly kept thousands of capable, creative people out of the industry because they’ve been made to believe they don’t belong. I studied Computer Science. I understand how code works. But I’ve built my entire career in tech without writing a single line of production code; I chose a different path, one focused on people, product, storytelling, and growth. And here’s what I’ve learned so far: you don’t need to be a developer to make…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted the possible causes of data depletion being experienced by most Nigerian smartphone users. In a short video clip on its social media page, the telecom regulator noted that causes of early or suspicious data depletion on smartphones include inadequate knowledge on data use, automatic updates of operating systems and applications and non-closure of running applications. It added that the generation of network in use (latest generation of networks runs faster, with higher data consumption and better consumer experience, hence, data consumption is faster and higher. To prevent early data depletion on smartphones, the…

TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest technology and lifestyle distribution company, clocks 22 on Saturday, May 15, 2021. To mark its 22 years of sterling leadership in the ICT distribution segment in Africa, the management of TD Africa has rolled out the drums to celebrate its partner ecosystem with a week-long discount sale tagged Sellerbration. The promotion, which kicked off on Monday, May 10 and which is expected to run until Saturday, May 15 has witnessed the rollout of massive discounts on a variety of genuine products from TD Africa’s wide-ranging bouquet including Computing, Printing/Supplies, Power, Software and Home Appliances, among…

In a bid to fight cybersecurity and reduce the global impact and protect communities for a safer world, the United Kingdom has announced a £22 million pledge that will be used to support cyber capacity building in Nigeria and other countries. The the UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, who made this announcement said £3 million of this funding will create a new Africa cyber desk for INTERPOL, where expert team will drive the regional fight against cybercrime. According to him, the new INTERPOL desk will work across Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda creating a regional strategy to support joint…