Author: ITPulse

By Prince Osuagwu Competition in the mobile industry is arguably shifting to the Mobile Mapping Market. The market size exceeded $20 billion in 2019 and is poised to register gains at over 17 percent CAGR between 2020 and 2026. It is also estimated the market could attract advertising revenue worth up to $100 billion per year, according to Barron’s. Although the industry is witnessing a significant disruption with the increasing availability of portable and low-cost sensors and rapidly the growing use of telecommunication networks, the disruption is, however, adding to its strength, by developing new trends that have become growth parameters.…

By Bayo Azeez The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) has summoned operators of communication infrastructures in the state to prepare for a safety audit of their facilities within the state. The LSSC explained in a notice signed by Lanre Mojola, its Director General, and directed at operators of the communications facilities across various sectors that the exercise is in accordance with its statutory duty. The Commission explained that the morale behind the exercise is to ensure safety of lives and properties at all levels and to sensitize all stakeholders that will be directly connected with the exercise and other safety…

Nigeria as a country, today joined the rest of the world in observing this year’s Safer Internet Day, which is set aside in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation. In Nigeria, the International Center for Leadership Development Nigeria (ICLDNG), is championing as the Nigeria Safer Internet Day Committee and has planned series of events for stakeholders, teachers, media, civil society organisations and government agencies. “As the Safer Internet Day Committee for Nigeria, we will be organising a campaign directed to individuals across the…

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…