Author: ITPulse

New Ericsson Mobility Report has revealed that 5G subscriptions with a 5G-capable device grew by 70 million during the first quarter of 2021 and are forecast to reach 580 million by the end of 2021. The report also noted that 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day. China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets are leading the way on subscriber numbers, while Europe is off to a slow start.  According to the report, which features in the twentieth edition of the…

The need to accommodate a wide range of technological advances, the convergence of technologies and services which have characterized the global telecoms space over the years, informed the decision to review telecom licenses, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta has said. Danbatta, who stated this while inaugurating an in-house Standing Committee to carry out the task of reviewing the license, also said the step is being taken in demonstration of its responsiveness to global trends and the dynamics in the Information and Communications Technology ecosystem. “There is a need for the review of the existing…

This year’s Mobile World Congress, which is scheduled to take place in Barcelona from 28th June to 1st July 2021 will herald a new era of connectivity and collaboration for the mobile ecosystem, GSMA has assured. According to the organizer, MWC21 will build on the success and learnings of the GSMA’s first large-scale hybrid event held earlier this year in Shanghai, disclosing that the GSMA is significantly enhancing its hybrid experience combining unique in-person and virtual elements, aiming to attract 35,000 in-person attendees from around the globe and thousands more online. “For the first time, brand new hybrid event features…

Over the years, the study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has increasingly gained grounds across the world.  Nigeria is not left out as many young people are becoming more interested in studying science subjects at secondary and tertiary levels of education. This is no surprise as our world today is largely driven by technology.  Technology encompasses practically every facet of our lives.  Life has become easier through the application of technology.  For instance, Information and communication technology (ICT) has proven to be invaluable as the world tries to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. The application of ICT tools…

The organizer of the annual Beacon of Information and Communications Technology (BoICT) awards/lecture series has fixed July 24th for this year’s edition, even as it says the event will explore  5G as a new frontier for superior service delivery in the telecommunications space. In a statement in Lagos, the organizer said the theme of this year’s edition will lean heavily on the buzz around 5G- which if harnessed to its fullest potential, will feed the accelerated rise of the Internet of Things, enabling a smarter and more connected world. The statement signed by Mr. Ken Nwogbo, Chief Executive Officer/ Editor-In-Chief,…

Digital banking provider, Layer has sealed a partnership deal with the United bank for Africa (UBA) to rapidly revolutionize digital banking and ultimately, expand banking experience across Nigeria. The partnership, according to Layer is aimed at providing greater access to a wider range of financial services for customers of the United Bank for Africa in Nigeria. “Through this collaboration with Layer, the financial conglomerate will be able to provide seamless banking services in different jurisdictions from one central platform without altering core banking systems,” said Roy Zakka, Founder and CEO of Layer. He added that the partnership will position UBA…

With the announcement earlier today of  Gebeya Inc. a Pan-African source for freelance professional talent, the company has decided to make known to the public the seven key features that make the firm stand out. The key features, according to the company are: Intelligent matching algorithm that considers location, language, and budget Automated matching for a seamless experience on a single dashboard Ability to create a profile and request talent at no cost Option to hire individual talent with specialized skills or build a core team A dedicated Account Representative Smooth handling of administrative and finance processes Access to a…

The annual #NerdsUnite event, organized by MainOne, West Africa’s wholesale connectivity and data center service provider is set to host over 500 business leaders, C-Level executives, IT managers, tech influencers and thought leaders to this year’s edition with the theme “Digital disruption for sustainability and growth.” The year’s event will hold on the 17th of June and will feature a keynote address and two panel sessions that will update stakeholders in the ICT sector on trends that are enabling companies to thrive in spite of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a statement released by the organizer, the…

The management of Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has donated a Computer Laboratory to the Government Senior Secondary School (GSS), Danbatta, Kano State, alma mater of Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Tagged “Prof Umar Garba Danbatta Computer Laboratory”, the fully-fledged computer laboratory donated to the school is equipped with free 4G internet service for 90 days as well as computer-based testing (CBT) training applications for JAMB installed in the computers for the benefit of the students. Speaking at the commissioning of the ICT Laboratory, Director, Public Relation of Huawei Nigeria, Lola Fafore, said the…

One thousand three hundred and twenty (1,320) students from one hundred and thirty-two (132) teams including students from all 104 Unity Schools in Nigeria are among 500,000+ children around the world who participated in the  2020/2021 FIRST LEGO League Challenge  RePLAY session Challenge. Highlights of the season include, amazing, custom-built robots came to life in fast-paced, timed competitions and thousands of festively dressed students and their coaches putting designs and skills to the test. Other highlights are Children interacting with colleagues from other schools and meeting with judges from the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, On-site teamwork, troubleshooting, problem-solving, Learning research projects on display and…