Author: ITPulse

If you live in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, or you reside in any of the other state capitals, you probably take for granted that you actually live in the better of the two worlds that make up Nigeria when it comes to banking. Take Lagos, for example, you would find a bank in almost any corner you turn. You have many streets in business or commercial areas in the city that are lined up by nothing but banks in all their glory and magnificence. If a count is taken, it could be established that there are probably more bank…

Technology giant, Microsoft has inked a deal with the Nigerian government by launching several big projects to accelerate digital transformation in the country. This is coming as the pace of digitisation in Nigeria has increased significantly over the past year, leaving an enormous opportunity to foster the technology ecosystem across the country, create jobs and develop a strong digital economy. But much more needs to be done before all citizens can take advantage of this opportunity. Thus, the projects, which span three key areas of connectivity, skilling and digital transformation. Connectivity: Six regions in the country have been earmarked for the…

Twenty-four (24) teams drawn from the Federal Unity Colleges have qualified for the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) National Robotics Championship Competition 2021.   The teams were selected after highly competitive Zonal Championships held in Lagos and Kano, respectively.   The qualified teams from the Northern Zone – Kano are: Federal Science & Technical College, Orozo, Abuja; Federal Government Boys’ College, Apo, Abuja; Federal Government Girls’ College, Bwari, Abuja; Federal Government Girls’ College, Kabba, Kogi State; Federal Government College, Kano, Kano State; Federal Government Girls’ College, Tambuwal, Sokoto State; Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State; Federal Science and Technical College, Dayi,…

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This statement aptly describes the success achieved in the financial and payment landscape in Nigeria through the strategic partnership between fintechs and banks in the financial services industry. Years ago, daring criminals would unleash mayhem on unsuspecting victims coming from banking halls and dispossess them of their valuables.  This was because consumers had to move around with cash. At the time, the majority of the people living in both urban and rural areas were unbanked and did not have access to financial products and services. But as technology…

The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, recently collaborated with Huawei Nigeria to provide basic education materials which can aid effective learning to five schools in Eke, Enugu state, Nigeria. While at it, the Minister commended Huawei for the conscious and continuous efforts to support the development of Nigeria, especially through investing in education, talent cultivation and knowledge transfer. He was delighted to have a global leading ICT infrastructure provider collaborate with him to meet the needs of students all the way in Eke local government of Enugu state. While speaking on the importance of education to secure…

For the followers of my write-ups and comments regarding societal issues especially as related to Nigeria, you would notice that one of my cardinal beliefs is the seeking of knowledge by the populace because I believe strongly that such is the only way to get society active enough to be functional towards being a developed nation. Do not, however, mistake knowledge to mean attending schools, but it could stem from simple instilling of family values and mentorship, inculcating a listening culture as well as reading culture. I had in one of my columns gave a story of a millennial I…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta led a high-powered delegation to condole with the Emirs of Kano and Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero over the demise of their mother, late Hajiya Maryam Ado Bayero, Mai Babban Dakin Kano. Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, who disclosed this in a statement, said Danbatta led the delegation to Kano on behalf of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami. The EVC, who personally led prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Mai…

Imagine what’s possible when the most innovative TV meets the fastest and most powerful console games like Xbox Series X etc. Rapid response time, smooth graphics and enhanced immersion with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos on supporting TVs are some of the new features serious gamers and TV lovers lookout for these days. Leading the next generation of OLED TVs innovation, LG Electronics (LG), the world leader in OLED TVs, has continued to raise the bar in delivering LG OLED models that offer new art-inspired GX Gallery series, CX and classic Real 8K models. These sets of OLED TVs…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has highlighted how the telecom regulator has leveraged some of the policies of the Commission for national development. One of such policies is the NCC’s Strategic Management Plan (SMP 2020-2024 or “ASPIRE 2024”), which consolidated on the Strategic Vision Plan and 8-Point Agenda. Delivering a Keynote Address at the Virtual 3rd Discourse Series of the Advocaat Law Practice with the theme: “Powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Nigeria”, Danbatta said NCC has responded to the policy goals to harness the immense socio-economic benefits of ICT for national development. “As…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), today as part of the 20th Anniversary unveiled what it described as Strategic Roadmap Plan and Action Plan (SRAP). The Director-General of NITDA, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa, who announced this, stated that the 4-year Strategic Roadmap Plan and Action Plan is a cumulation of critical government policies and documents such as the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship policy, National Broadband Action Plan and Cybersecurity Policy. The objectives of the Strategy, according to him are to articulate a new strategy for NITDA in accordance with the current aspirations of…