Author: ITPulse

Being the lead Paper presented during the 2nd International Conference on ICT for National Development and Its Sustainability, organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences, University of Ilorin at the Main Auditorium of University of Ilorin on 3rd of March, 2021. The pace of technology evolution and its revolutionizing impact on the world we live and work in today have never been so pervasively gargantuan. Potently disruptive digital technologies and new robust applications of data are driving swift innovations across many economies and societies. Previous traditional drivers of economic growth are becoming progressively inadequate, and cannot be exclusively…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, has identified four strategies every leader must possess in order to succeed and achieve results during turbulent times. The four strategies every leader must cultivate, according to him are  empathy, integrity, good communication skills and a strong sense of purpose. Ogunsanya, who disclosed this at the recently concluded Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Business Roundtable, which held virtually, also offered practical tips leaders can adopt in the event of a major crisis such as the Covid-19 global pandemic. He said leaders must never…

In a bid to reinforce its commitment to the growth of Small and medium Enterprises in Nigeria in order to contribute to national growth and development, the country’s premier financial institution, Firstbank has decided to announce its SME specific accounts. The SME accounts – which are in two variants – FirstSME Classic and FirstSME Deluxe – are offered to SMEs, irrespective of industry and tailored to have SMEs exposed to a wide range of services and opportunities that are essential for their continued growth and role in contributing to national development. The advantages and features of these accounts include; access…

As the world celebrates women, one of Nigeria’s telecommunications provider, 9mobile has for the promotion of equal opportunities for women in Nigeria and indeed, across the world. 9mobile’s Executive Director, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado, who was sharing his thought on the immense contribution of women to society, highlighted the importance of celebrating equality for women from the stay-at-home mom to the business leader in corporate boardrooms. “International Women’s Day is significant and helps us celebrate women’s achievements in politics, sports, religion, business, and indeed, every area of endeavour. Women in all spheres of life are excelling across the…

In the ever-evolving landscape of payment product development, where technological innovation reshapes the financial world, a critical question emerges from the shadows: What role does ethics play in this dynamic realm?   Ugochukwu Onwuta, a luminary in the realm of Payment Product Engineering and Management, offered a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between innovation and security, unravelling the layers of ethical complexity that underlie the creation of cutting-edge payment solutions.   With an illustrious portfolio boasting over 20 projects, Ugochukwu stands as a testament to the fusion of technological ingenuity and ethical responsibility. His journey unveils a path where…

…. FMOCDE, NITDA conclude 5-Day digital skills training for 50 PLWDs in Enugu State The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami and the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa have showered encomiums on Enugu State Governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for the administration’s immense contributions towards empowering fifty Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) with digital tools. Dr. Pantami speaking at the closing ceremony of the 5-Day digital skills training for the PLWDs in Enugu State, said that theme of the training “IT and Entrepreneurship” aptly captures a number of the pillars of the…

The need to enhance food security and production has always been one of the core responsibilities of every nation, Nigeria inclusive. With this goal in mind, Afrimash Company Limited, an indigenous eCommerce firm based in Ibadan, Oyo State has taken the “bull by the horns” by ensuring that Nigerian farmers get the best inputs such as equipment, livestock, seedlings, fertilizers and quality vaccines that will enable them to increase food production while making agriculture convenient. Speaking to the media on how Afrimash Company Limited has been engaging farmers for over four years, Ahmed Ayoade Oyedotun, the Chief Executive Officer and…

Nigeria has been ranked in 13th  position in the global perception index as recurring Google searches by individuals on 5G shows there were 6,850 online searches a month by Nigerians concerning the possible negative implications of 5G technology. The United States is the most sceptical country in the world about 5G, with an average 374,700 tentative online searches about 5G per month. United Kingdom (93,400) and Australia (32,970) are among the other countries where there are over 30,000 dubious online searches regarding 5G each month. 5G seems to be coming to every town and city at a very fast rate,…

The UK Government’s Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme and Greenfields Law, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are set to host a Technical Conference on Bridging the Digital divide for Underserved or Unserved Communities and Persons Living with Disabilities in a COVID-19 Context in Nigeria. The virtual conference which is scheduled to hold March 11, 2021 will feature a presentation to the stakeholders of findings and recommendations from the diagnostic study on the impact of the Digital Divide on underserved or unserved communities and persons living with disabilities during…

New data presented by Stockapps.com, has indicated that global Information and Technology spending in 2021 will hit a $3.92trn value, a $228bn increase in a year. The data also shows that Enterprise Software and IT Devices will witness the Highest Growth in Spending as global spending on communication services, as the largest segment of the market, is set to reach $1.4trn in 2021, up from $1.35trn last year. Businesses and organizations are forecast to spend $1.07trn on IT services this year, or 6% more than in 2020. This spending is attributed to the COVID-19 crisis, which has forced companies and…