Author: ITPulse

Research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, has indicated that the strong demand for the iPhone 12 range of smartphones is expected to enjoy robust performance going into the first quarter of 2021. The researchers noted that over 51 million of the smartphone, representing 38 percent will be shipped, a significant increase from the previous estimate of 47 million shipments. With this prediction, Apple is planning to increase iPhone production by almost 30 percent in H1 2021. It has asked its suppliers to make up to 96 million devices during the period. Meanwhile, checks have revealed that iPhone 12…

A combination of a new Strategy Management Plan (SMP) and continuous driving of Information and Communications Technology innovations for growth can be said to be some of the activities that defined the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) regulatory prowess last year. While the telecom regulator unveiled the new Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024 as a pedestal to drive the implementation of the Federal Government’s digital economy vision, the year 2020 saw a consistent commitment to investing millions of Naira to drive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovations in the academia, while also supporting innovative ideas among young Nigerian tech innovators. From…

Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) [www.ait.edu.gh], has been ranked the top private University in Ghana and one of leading educational institutions in West Africa. This was after it was announced the winner of the three most prestigious awards at the just-ended 2020 UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards in Accra. The awards are ‘The Most Outstanding Institution in COVID-19 Times Award’,  ‘The Best Technology University Award’ and ‘The Best Educator of The Year Award to the President of AIT.’ As one of the ECOWAS sub-region’s top education centres, AIT is home to thousands of Nigerians and other West African students. Accra Institute of Technology…

By Hashim Suleiman By their pseudo names and hidden identities, one will simply identify where such vituperations like the one posited by one Shaka Momodu through his article posted on Thisday newspaper of 1st January, 2020 are coming from. You would understand it to be related to the position of some mischievous industry players who’s interest is other than national interest. Such positions could also be of those who are hell bent on frustrating the emergence of the new class of politicians who don’t  bow to mediocrity. The writer pointed to why people would be asked to gather to pick…

The Nigerian government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has approved has approved  a SIM Replacement  Policy for subscribers whose SIMs have been lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged. The approval, which is based on recommendations from the Technical Committee headed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami and charged with the operationalization of the process to ensure an expedited linkage of all SIM Registration Records with NIN, is subject to the following conditions: i) That the subscriber present a NIN; ii) That an effective verification of the NIN is…

The African ICT Foundation (AfictF) in Nigeria has appointed Mr. Peter Oluka, the Editor of Techeconomy.ng, one of Nigeria’s biggest online Information and Communications Technology news platform as its Executive Director, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). Peter Oluka is a Technopreneur, Public Speaker, Speech Writer, amongst other Public Relations interests. He is the Editor, TechEconomy.ng;  Co-founder of Njalo.ng and GrassRoots.ng, online marketplace and news platform, respectively. He worked as Senior Correspondent, Nigeria Communicationsweek. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management (IIM-Africa) and was awarded the Records and Information Management Best ICT Reporter of the Year by…

Following its initial launch in South Africa, Mondia, a mobile technology company specialising in the marketing and distribution of digital content, has announced the launch of time-based entertainment platform Monsooq in Nigeria. The launch in Nigeria, according to the company is based largely to the fact that the country houses incredible content, stressing that Nigeria with its large population and growth of digital streaming services, are primed for the democratisation of content. “Africa is the next frontier in regard to digitalisation. Our extensive footprint, increasing customer base and significant experience in the region make Africa a natural choice of focus…

Telecommunications customers, who wish to replace, upgrade or even get a new SIM card can now do so following the lifting of ban on sale and activation of SIM cards by the government, which also affected SIM replacement. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), an umbrella body of all licensed telecom companies in Nigeria, announced this in a statement, saying the lifting of the replacement and upgrade of SIM Card is as a result of its engagement with the government. The statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, also noted…

The emergence of 5G technology will power and drive the smart device ecosystem, especially in the areas of remote working, gaming, healthcare, manufacturing, video and data consumption in 2021. This was asserted by the Managing Director of Taiwanese Mediatek, Anku Jain. According to Jain, the year 2020 has set the stage for 5G to become mainstream in 2021 and will drive innovation across sectors, which will ultimately, tilt towards improved remote working capabilities and 5G chipsets taking smartphone and smart device experience to the next level. “5G will lead to an increase in demand for next-gen 5G smartphones, newer applications…

Report by the GSMArena has indicated that global Original Equipment Manufacturer is set to launch its flagship Kirin-powered laptop, which will specifically supported by 5G connectivity, given that the SoC itself features an integrated 5G modem. The GSMArena believes that Huawei decided to integrate the laptop with 5G capability as that is one of the features that could stand the device out and enhance Huawei’s reputation. Apart from the 5G capability, the laptop will be powered by the impressive and powerful Kirin 990 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 14-inch 1080p display, well primed from excellent…