Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) issued in 2019 has created a sector valued at N2.2 billion, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has disclosed. The DG, who disclosed yesterday in his remark celebrating NITDA’s 20th Anniversary, also stated that the regulation has created over 2,686 new job roles in the industry with the licensing of 72 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). “We licensed 72 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs), created over 2,686 new jobs roles in the industry, developed a Nigeria’s new data protection sector valued at around 2.2 billion Naira,” he…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) presently boasts of 1, 560 demand-specific intervention centers spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country, ITPulse understands. These demand-specific intervention centers, which started with just ten (10) Rural Information Technology Resource Centre (RITC) across the country’s six Geo-Political zones in 2007, have experienced consistent increase owing largely to NITDA’s focus on developing the Information Technology Sector. The number increased to 17 in 2008, 58 in 2009 and 119 in 2010. Today, in an attempt to bridge the digital divide, provide an enabling environment and strengthening the tech ecosystem and increased awareness…

The Nigerian e-commerce sector is a much-touted lucre that has attracted a number of players. The growing interest is buoyed by the rise in a youthful population, growing smartphone and internet penetration, the aspirational mindset of the average Nigerian and expanding consumer power. At present, e-Commerce spending in Nigeria is on the rise. Research estimates indicate that current spend on e-Commerce is at $12 billion, with the figure expected to rise higher and even projected to reach $75 billion in revenues per annum by 2025. Despite the allure, the reality of cracking e-Commerce in Nigeria and in Africa, by extension,…

Firstbank, West Africa’s premier financial inclusion services provider has upgraded its website at https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/, with new features that are streamlined to deliver seamless banking and technology solutions to its customers across the world. Announcing this in a statement, the bank said the new website is configured with modern design and improved functionality that eases customer experience whilst carrying out various activities on the site, including electronic banking. “As one of the key contact points to existing and potential customers, the Bank’s website remains a gateway to our business, supporting our unique value propositions and financial services solutions. As such, we…

By Martin Ekpeke The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta and other heads of sister agencies under the Ministry, today hailed the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was established on the 18th of April 2001, following the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the National Information Technology Policy in March 2001. Consequently, the National Assembly passed into law the NITDA Act, 2007, which mandates the Agency to regulate, develop, and…

Mr. Jide Ayegbusi , the Founder of Edusko, a Lagos-based EdTech startup will by tomorrow April 20, 2021, at the Fidelity SME Forum LIVE on Radio shares his experience on how he is improving access to quality education through technology. According to Fidelity, Mr. Ayegbusi shares his profound insights and experiences on “Using Ecommerce Concept to Disrupt Education – The Edusko Innovation.” “Join us on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, for another stimulating edition of the Fidelity SME Forum LIVE on Radio as Mr. Ayegbusi shares his profound insights and experiences on “Using Ecommerce Concept to Disrupt Education – The Edusko Innovation,”…

The Vice Chairman/CEO of 21st Century Technologies Limited, Mr. Wale Ajisebutu has said it decided to partnered with the Ogun State government to execute State Digital Economic Empowerment Project (OGDEP) because the project will transform the state and its citizens. The communications service provider had earlier this week injected close to $75 Million to the project in the expectation that the initiative would see the economy of Ogun state grow by an additional $100 billion. Speaking at the unveiling of the project, Mr. Wale affirmed that the initiative would see all business sectors and citizens of Ogun state operate digitally,…

The Managing Director of West Africa, Mr. Dong Youn Kim has explained that the choice of multi-award-winning Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic as brand ambassador in Nigeria for all home appliances products is because of her popularity as a viewer’s choice, her poise and brand identity. “Rita Dominic’s choice emerges from her popularity as viewer’s choice, her poise and brand identity. We are very optimistic that Rita Dominic will represent our brand well because of her antecedent within her choice of career. She has lived an enviable exemplary lifestyle that makes her stand out amongst the pack. She represents our brand…

Communications service providers, Ericsson is set to build a hub in Nigeria, which will support operators for improved consumer experience with a new Automation Hub in Nigeria and inspire startups to learn new methodology. Announcing this, Lucky La Riccia, Vice President and Head of Digital Services at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, disclosed that the Ericsson Automaton Hub will be an open innovation platform, where recent innovations and developments will be showcased. “As Industry 4.0 accelerates in Africa, automation in operations is proven to boost customer experiences. The Ericsson hub will serve as an avenue for end-to-end use cases and…

By Hashim Suleiman I have gleaned with utmost interest how a supposed political slander or blackmail has slid into islamophobia perhaps without the understanding of the authors and that is most unfortunate. While reading some of the latest articles regarding Pantamis’s preaching in the past which bordered on terrorism tendencies as well as public service matters, I developed much concern about how being an Islamic scholar has turned into a sort of a ping pong ball for every Tom, dick and Harry who wishes to score a cheap political point using Islam and this cannot be acceptable because those sort…