Author: ITPulse

By Mubarak Umar One of the major challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural practices for a long is the lack of relevant information. The challenges have contributed to the inability of farmers to meet the rising demands in foods locally, produce high-quality agricultural products that meet international standards, have access to financial security which in turn result in the importation of food and other agricultural products, thereby making the sector contributes significantly less to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The world population is expected to grow by over a third (or 2.5 billion people) by 2050, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization…

Data presented by AksjeBloggen.com has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced people across to globe to change their daily lives and, in many cases, work or study from home will force subscription on 5G to hit 2.1 billion by 2024. This is coming as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, Pekka Lundmark insisted the support of mission-critical applications will be a game-changer for 5G in the industrial sector, boosting economic growth, improving productivity and sustainability. According to the data, the surge in internet use, especially in the Covid-19 period has placed enormous demands on communication networks and…

About a year into the unprecedented global pandemic, staying at home has become the new normal. Most of the activities we engage in, whether for work or for leisure, have been confined to the four corners of our homes. However, just because you cannot go outside doesn’t mean you have to compromise. Working from home, or relaxing after a long day, does not have to be a drag. Having access to technology that won’t let you down is important. You can cook healthy meals, get fresh air and spend quality time with family while working from home. “The PuriCare Wearable…

Digital Economy Media Support Volunteers Network (DEMS Volunteers Network), has urged the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, to review the current ban on new registration or renewal of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM)/ The non-governmental group of media practitioners believes that through an audit of the Subscriber Registration Database is still ongoing, the directive is crippling both the telecom operators, subscribers and the Small and Medium Enterprises, whose businesses are enabled by telecom. In a press statement issued today, the Ag. Director-General of DEMS Volunteers, Prince Stan Okenwa said his organisation recognised the genuine interest of the…

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced its plans to provide Sophos Intercept X endpoint protection for 5G PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The combination of Sophos Intercept X with Snapdragon compute platforms will provide users next-generation security through an always-on, always connected PC environment. Snapdragon compute platforms enabling 5G connectivity to build on smartphone technology to deliver premium performance and efficiency to 4G and 5G cellular-connected thin and light fanless laptops. Sophos Intercept X is designed to protect advanced computing systems and endpoints, stopping the latest cybersecurity threats with deep learning AI and…

Despite representing a meager 1 percent of video games industry revenue in 2020, Cloud gaming is set to fundamentally disrupt the distribution, consumption and monetization of gaming in the next ten years. According to GlobalData, Cloud gaming will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 40 percent to 2030, as it has the potential to disrupt the industry, having a huge impact on how games are distributed, consumed and monetized. “In ten years, traditional PC and console games will have been replaced by games hosted in the cloud and accessed via thin-client PCs, consoles, or mobiles. This may be…

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has announced the link to register for the maiden edition of the Virtual Structured Engagement with Key Stakeholders in the Nigerian Telecom & ICT Sector on the New National Broadband Plan 2020-2025. The Executive Secretary of ATCON, Mr. Ajibola Olude, who provided the link, also said the theme of the virtual event scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021, is ‘Realizing the new set target of 70% of Broadband Penetration’. The Registration link: tinyurl.com/39tpogt5 Meanwhile, Dr. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy is expected to deliver a Keynote Address at the event with…

The future-proof Nokia 8.3 5G has become the first Nokia smartphone to upgrade to Android 11, which will have updates across a variety of price segments for up to three years, as upgrade commences in select markets, including Nigeria. Launched with the promise of three years’ worth of security updates and two years of OS upgrades, the Nokia 8.3 5G ensures that Nokia smartphones stay safe, secure and up to date for consumers. The upgrade to Android 11 marks the first OS upgrade of the handset and substantiates HMD Global’s commitment to its Android promise. ‘’Our team’s dedication to bringing…

A recent survey by Kaspersky has revealed that 48 percent of Nigerian parents claim that cyberbullying is a top concern when it comes to worries about their children in this modern time when various digital threats are on the stage. Tagged “Responsible Digital Parenting” survey,¹ it says cyberbullying has already caused 49 percent decrease in social activity or social isolation, 47 percent decreased in self-esteem, 36 percent negative impact on a child’s performance at school, 34 percent depression, 19 percent ongoing stress and 16 percent insomnia on the children. It also noted that 24 percent of children in Nigeria have…

Following the retirement of Ms. Irene Charnley and Mr. Mohammad Wajih Sharbatly from the Group’s Board of Directors, Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited has announced significant changes in the leadership of the Group’s board and management. According to the Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this new appointment will reinforce the Group in the coming era of Telecoms transformation. Smile had announced the retirement of Ms. Irene Charnley, Founder of Smile and Mr. Mohammed Wajih Sharbatly, Co-Founder of Smile from the Group’s Board and all boards of the operating companies, effective…