Author: ITPulse

Next-generation cybersecurity leader, Sophos has released new research revealing new techniques Agent Tesla, is using to disable endpoint protection before they deliver the malware and install and run the payload. The techniques feature a multi-stage process where a .NET downloader grabs chunks of malware from legitimate third-party websites such as pastebin and hastebin – where they are hosted in plain sight – and then joining, decoding and decrypting the chunks to form the loader that carries the malicious payload. At the same time, the malware attempts to alter code in Microsoft’s Anti-Malware Software Interface (AMSI) – a Windows feature that enables applications and…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has further strengthened its relationship with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) by donating ICT equipment that will enhance their operational efficiency. Presenting the items to NFIU, the telecom regulator said the gesture is geared towards keeping with its efforts to support Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage in government. The items donated are 40 units of HP EliteOne All-in-One desktop G5 with Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 10 units of HP EliteBook 830G6 laptops with Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM and 500GB SSD. They were handed over to the Agency by…

Having recorded an impressive growth on its first anniversary, despite the Coronavirus outbreak that ravaged different sectors of the economy in the past year, Njalo.ng, a classified site in Nigeria said it is prepared to introduce premium packages on its site. The classified site launched operations in January 2020 and has maintained its promise to serve as a FREE classifieds platform that emphasizes safety and convenience to sellers and buyers. Njalo.ng provides a unique meeting room for close to 15,000 merchants who have signed up on the platform to engage with over 5,000 daily visitors (buyers) on products ranging from…

Coderina Education and Technology Foundation has sealed a partnership with the Ekiti State government to train children in public schools coding, robotic, artificial intelligence and Machine Learning. Already, twelve schools from a mix of urban and underserved communities have been carefully selected by the government to participate in the training, which will again position the state, dubbed as the fountain of knowledge. The idea is to prepare the youths for the skills they require to be employable and successful in the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) by Coderina, a not-for-profit organization that leverages technology as an enabler for gender, social and…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, driving significant advancements in product functionality and operational efficiency. According to recent studies, the global market for AI-centric systems is expected to see unprecedented growth, with spending projected to exceed $300 billion by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% from 2022 to 2026. These developments are not only enhancing the capabilities of SaaS products but also revolutionizing adoption rates and integration processes within businesses. Product managers are at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging AI to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and make data-driven…

Nuclear technology-minded youths in Nigeria and Africa are getting the opportunity to visit the nuclear facilities in Russia by participating in the “Atoms Empowering Africa” video competition. In response to the huge demand, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, has also extended the deadline for the 6th annual competition of online videos to February 15th. The “Atoms Empowering Africa” competition, enables African students and young professionals to explore the potential of nuclear power in boosting industrialization in Africa. The participants from the age of 18 to 35 residing in African countries are encouraged to post their videos on Facebook,…

The trio of Mr. Seni Adetu, Mrs. Juliet Anammah and Mr. Otu Hughes have been appointed as new board members of FBN Holdings PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading financial holdings companies. While the duo of Mr. Seni Adetu and Mrs. Juliet Anammah will act as Independent Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Otu Hughes has been appointed as a Non-Executive director. These appointments are subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). “On behalf of the board, management and staff of FBNHoldings, I am delighted to welcome the trio of Seni Adetu, Mrs. Juliet Anammah and Otu Hughes to the…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has argued that the digital economy being championed by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, is today the fastest growing economy in Nigeria and indeed the world. The NITDA DG, who made this assertion in a speech he delivered at the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre in Abuja, also believes that to sustain and consolidate the growth, Nigeria needs to ignite innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital space. “Digital economy is mainly driven by rapid business innovation, using digital technology to…

Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, yesterday took another step in strengthening its digital economy agenda with the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (NDIEC) in Abuja. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, while performing the groundbreaking, said the centre is another giant leap towards the development of Nigeria’s digital economy and diversification of its economy. He disclosed that the centre will be based on the ‘live, work and learn’ concept, adding that the activities of the centre align with 6 out of the 8 pillars of National Digital…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its sister agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is seeking collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in relation to the Finance Act 2020. The collaboration becomes necessary going by the inter-agency committee set up by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami to discuss critical areas of synergy for the implementation of key provisions in the amended Finance Act 2020 as they affect the operations of the agencies in the ministry. The inter-agency committee is chaired by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications…