Author: ITPulse

Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed. While various social media platforms have popped up over the years, Facebook remains one of the most popular of them all. Case in point, per its most recent Earnings Report, Facebook has more than 2.85 billion monthly active users. Of course, this attracts all flavors of scammers who are looking to make a pretty penny at the expense of the unsuspecting users. And even though Facebook has multiple…

The President of Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani and the Executive Chairman, IoT Africa Networks, Mr. Lare Ayoola have been billed to headline the Titans of Tech Seminal Roundtable scheduled for July 23, 2021, in Lagos. In a statement signed by Don Pedro Aganbi, Managing Consultant, TechTV, organizer of the event, noted that the roundtable, themed “Harnessing the Potential of AI, IoTs for Transformation of the Digital Economy would precede the prestigious Titans of Tech Hall of Fame Awards. He explained IoT which stands for the Internet of things, is simply a network of interconnected…

By Emmanuel Ogboyoyo As an engineer that understands constant change in user requirements. Building software products for the Nigerian market has improved significantly in the last decade. It has birthed new ways of developing products that are more user-friendly. Due to the fact that users are aware of potential startup competitors and could quickly switch off. Hence, leading tech entrepreneurs and engineers are going back to the drawing board. Thanks to the countless businesses fighting it out in what appears to be a “startup war” and providing comparable services. A key component of improved software development is product innovation, which…

Data presented by StockApps has indicated that global revenue from 3D printing is expected to double and hit a whopping $25bn value by 2024. This is even as evolving value chains, market innovations, and cutting-edge technology developments have pushed 3D printing into the mainstream market, which production has surged in recent years, and a growing number of businesses use 3D printing solutions, allowing speed and flexibility while reducing costs. In the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic, 3D printing has also become a vital technology to support improved healthcare and general response to the emergency. Moreover, the crisis has highlighted how…

A new report by the Internet Society, a global nonprofit organization promoting the development and use of the Internet, has revealed that Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya have succeeded in exchanging 70-80% of their traffic locally, adding that these countries are the most developed Internet ecosystem in Africa. The report, entitled “Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the 80/20 Initiative,” which examines the Internet ecosystem in Africa, also disclosed that the number of African IXPs has increased by 58 percent over the past eight years, from 19 in 2012 to 46 in 2020. According to the report, more than half of…

Of all the inspiring quotes and motivation, there can be nothing as inspiring as the realization that some of the movers and shakers we now see in every industry are mere mortals. Exceptional with Sam is a live show streamed on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube where viewers get a feel of their industry idols and icons. Anchored by Samuel Akinniyi Ajiboyede, Founder and CEO of Zido Freight and Logistics, the show has featured some of the top names in several industries across the globe in the last year since it premiered. This month of July, the show will be featuring…

SHELT Global Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Adewale Obadare as a Member of the Advisory Board of its wholly-owned entity in Nigeria, Cyber Immune Limited effective as of July 1, 2021. The Company expressed confidence that Dr. Obadare will bring a wealth of experience, diversity of skills and regional experience to the Board. Dr. Obadare’s purpose will be to counsel, guide and support Cyber Immune Limited and SHELT Global in fulfilling their vision and objective of being one of the leading providers of Security Operation Center (SOC) in Africa. Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director of…

Konga Health, an ambitious, technology-driven healthcare solutions company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) to boost access to quality healthcare services in Nigeria, including the delivery of genuine drugs and medical supplies. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the company’s corporate headquarters at Yudala Heights on Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos. Present during the signing of the partnership agreement was Co-CEO, Konga Group, Mr. Nick Imudia; Vice President, Konga Health, Mr. Festus Akinola; National Portfolio Manager, Mr. Cornelius Umanze…

Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), organizer of the annual CyberSecure Nigeria Conference has said this year’s edition will focus primarily on how organisations can safeguard their assets while implementing digital transformation agenda. The President of the association, Mr. Remi Afon, who disclosed this during a virtual press conference yesterday also said the theme of this year’s edition is “The Future of Cyber Security in Nigeria’s Digital Transformation” and will be held virtually and physical on October 6-7, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State. He said the compelling 2-day high profile event will…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has promised to work with traditional institutions in Nigeria towards advancing the course of telecommunications infrastructure deployment for the rapid socio-economic development of their communities. Prof. Danbatta made this promise when paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Beyero to congratulate him on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano. “In the matrix of our stakeholder engagement, traditional rulers are the closest to people at the grassroots and therefore play a very important role. Thus, we will continue to work with traditional institutions…