Author: ITPulse

As part of her one-year anniversary commemoration, the Ausso Leadership Academy (#ALA) has launched the #Take5toGiveback programme in a bid to extend the ultimate mentorship experience to grassroots government decision makers in Nigeria. #Take5toGiveback, a brainchild of the Alumni of #ALA aims to impact Local Government Chairmen and other decision makers within the Local Government Areas (LGAs). The program entails soliciting sponsorships from Corporate Bodies and well-meaning High Networth Individuals to sponsor at least five decision makers from select LGAs to attend each cohort of the #ALA Signature Masterclasses to imbibe the mentorship framework for effective governance that will improve…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) have agreed to harmonise conflicting areas in the Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecom Industry and the National Code of Corporate Governance. This, the two federal government agencies believe will strenghten processes to achieve seamless implementation of the two codes with respect to enforcement, monitoring, stakeholder enlightenment, and unforeseen exigencies that may arise in the course of time. At a meeting held at the NCC Head Office in Abuja, Sunday Dare, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stateholder Management, stated that the NCC issued the code of corporate governance…

TheAfrica Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI), which will award US$10 million and recognize 100 African entrepreneurs over the next 10 years is seeking application from entrepreneurs from all sectors and age groups across Africa. According to the Global leaders Graca Machel, Chair of the Graca Machel Trust Board and Ban Ki-moon, Former UN Secretary-General and Co-chair of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens who are serving on the ANPI advisory board, the essence of the initiative is mobilise and promote entrepreneurs across the continent through grassroots outreach. “I especially encourage powerful women entrepreneurs to apply. It is up to you…

The organizer of NaijaSecCon, annual technical Cyber-Security Conference, has said this year’s edition is expected to capture different topics within and affecting the security of the information space in Nigeria and indeed Africa. The conference, which will be hosting more than 300 professionals from various industries, including Financial Services, Insurance firms, Telecommunication companies, Oil and Gas, Conglomerates, Privately-held organizations, Military, State and Federal Government Agencies, will take a closer look at the cost of cyber security breaches and the possible ways to ameliorate the challenges. Speaking on expectations from this year’s event, the Lead Convener of NaijaSecCon’18, Rotimi Akinyele said…

The management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is soliciting the collaboration of the Ondo State Government to expand broadband infrastructure and improve the quality of telecoms services in Nigeria. Yomi Arowosafe, Controller of NCC Ibadan Zonal Office, who led the NCC team to the Governor’s office in Akure,said the strategic collaboration and partnership is a central component of the 8-Point Agenda of the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission. “Collaboration is required in that regard with the State’s Ministry of Works as well as with other agencies supervising infrastructure development, especially on the need to share timely information before…

By Mudashiru Olaitan We at the Central Bank of Nigeria are open to attending conferences like the Future Banking Technology West Africa summit, because it gives us insights into emerging innovations in the financial, banking and technology landscape. It also provides an avenue for us to learn about innovative financial service solutions that could enhance the delivery of development finance services to clients in Nigeria. As the emerging technologies and programs in the region that are increasing access to finance are necessary, The CBN in its bid to increase access to finance has embarked on a number of initiatives such…

When I left the comfort and security of an academic environment to become a public servant in a sector that the President is so passionate about, I was never under the illusion that it would be smooth sailing. Indeed, Nigeria’s success in Information Technology development and regulation holds the key to her sustainable development, it can be no other way. This is because the nation is blessed with a young and vibrant population of digital natives.  So, on my appointment, I went into a deep and intensive study of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)’s mandate, stakeholders and vision.…

By Kester Omu Stakeholders in the Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology sector have come up with 27-point recommendations, which they believe will help to revamp the shrinking indigenous software industry. These recommendations formed part of the resolution issued at a 3-day stakeholders roundtable on the use of the Nigerian software in the financial/banking services sector held in Lagos last month. This Roundtable was jointly organised by the Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in partnership with CWG Plc, Nigeria’s biggest system integration company. The objectives of the Roundtable, according to…

Rack Centre has emerged finalist for the third year in a row in the prestigious UK Data Centre Solutions Award. The premium Data Centre service provider was shortlisted in three categories for Excellence in Data Centre Services Award; Data Centre Hosting/colocation Supplier of the Year and Sunday Opadijo, Rack Centre Senior Manager as the Data Centre Manager of the Year. The shortlisting came after a stringent judging process. Commenting, Dr. Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director of Rack Centre, said he is impressed with the company making the list again in 2019. In his words: “We are delighted to be finalist for…

Nigeria’s based P+ Measurement services, said it has revamped its independent PR audit reporting services in Nigeria, with a view to broaden and maximize its offerings by providing inference driven PR measurement and Performance audit services for stakeholders in the communications industry. According to P+ Measurement Services, the audit report upgrade is aimed at creating an easy to read and ready to use dashboard for clients and communications analysts using a multi-platform strategy to incorporate all communications efforts into one dashboard. The new report features a multiple view dashboard, inclusive of trends, themes, organic and social sentiment – using qualitative…