Author: ITPulse

The Smart Utility Solution pioneered and initiated by CWG Plc, Nigeria’s largest system integration company can reduce electricity consumption by Nigerians as it is designed to automatically and remotely manage electricity consumption. Disclosing the functionalities of the solution to Journalists at the CWG’s Corporate headquarters in Lagos, Daniel Shoban-Das, CWG’s– VP, Corporate Development, noted that apart from power reduction, the solution makes a remote prepayment, remotely connects and disconnects service, detects tampering and monitors voltage and current. He added that as part of the efforts to manage customers’ complaints, which is hitherto one of the challenges of the power distribution…

As the world celebrates today as the World Internet of Things (IoT) Day, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said IoT has the potentials to manage the Covid-19 Pandemic that is presently causing havoc across the globe. Analyzing the potentials of IoT in Covid-19 management, NITDA in a well-circulated article signed off by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, noted that the significance of IoT, particular in this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot be overemphasised. In the heath sector, IoT could be used to fight the virus outbreak and enforcement of lockdowns where…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has again refuted the insinuations that some telecom operators were seen laying fibre optic cable laying in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Henry Nkemadu, the Nigerian telecom regulator noted that the ongoing laying of fibre optic cables and the deployment of other telecoms equipment by mobile network operators (MNOs) across Lagos and other states is entirely to expand their networks infrastructure across the country to provide more efficient services to the consumers. The statement, which quoted the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission…

Pioneer digital payments company, Interswitch has asked its customers across Nigeria to disregard the news that its dispute management activities have been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 Lock-down. In a statement posted on its social media pages, Interswitch described the news as fake, assuring that all its business operations continue to run smoothly, without any snags, as the company has implemented a fully operative business continuity plan. The company however admitted that the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a temporary suspension of refund activities for ATM and card payments as a result of the lockdown, a situation it…

The study of Matter, Energy, Time and space which are the fundamental features of our universe is called Physics. Matter and energy coalesce to form complex structures called atoms, which then combine into molecules. The study of atoms, molecules and their interactions is called Chemistry. Certain Molecules can combine to form particularly large and intricate structures called organisms. The study of organisms is called biology. Armed with this background let us now examine the issue of 5G which falls under the subject of physics and the Coronavirus which is biology. This discussion will cover the Physics of Electromagnetic frequency, The…

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, yesterday paid a surprise visit to the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) in Kano and Kaduna. The visit is part of NCC’s bid to ensure that the toll-free 3-digit National Emergency Number, 112, is being put to effective use in this critical time of Coronavirus pandemic, and national objective of enhancing the security of lives and properties. Danbatta’s visits were informed by his realization that, with Coronavirus spreading across the globe and more people living in isolation, the NCC’s 112 toll-free number could play a crucial role…

By Martin Ekpeke Stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications industry have come to a consensus that Fifth Generation Technology, simply referred to as 5G has nothing to do with the Coronavirus, which is presently ravaging the world. Nigerians woke up a few days ago to the strange rumour of 5G technology connections to the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe. Those, who paddled the rumour argued that 5G, a yet to deployed technology in Nigeria caused the Coronavirus. But in separate statement, both the Nigerian Communications Commission, the country’s telecom regulator; the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the Association…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has provided some clarifications over the controversy surrounding the 5G and the Coronavirus presently causing havoc across the world. The clarifications were contained in a Frequently Asked Questions on 5G pulled from the Commission’s website. What is 5G? 5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology which is an improvement in today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. The 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data to improve the way we live and work.   Do we have a 5G…

Professional Services Firms, KPMG has identified the twin evil of Covid-19 and the ongoing crude oil price war as the biggest risk factors that will threaten businesses in Nigeria for 2020/2021. In its biennial Risk Management survey report (‘the report’) titled “Top 10 Business Risks in Nigeria for 2020/202, KPMG also identified regulatory, fiscal & monetary policy and foreign exchange volatility risks as some of the highest concerns for Nigerian Executives across industries. “Prior to COVID-19, the highest concerns for Nigerian Executives across industries are the regulatory, fiscal & monetary policy, and foreign exchange volatility risks, which maintain their place…

By Felix Onajite First Bank of Nigeria Limited has saluted medical professionals tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and the world, THE WITNESS reports. The Bank in a series of tweets on its Twitter page on Friday acknowledged the role medical experts are playing to fight the virus. Some of the messages read: “No capes, just heroes. To all the health professionals at the frontline of efforts to tackle COVID-19, we say thank you. Your tireless efforts are much appreciated. The world called and they responded.” “No cape, just lab-coats. No superhuman capability, just dedication, strength, and compassion. As we…