Author: ITPulse

In a bid to vigorously pursue the federal government digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Agency (NITDA), yesterday adopted 130 farmers into the National Adopted Village for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA) programme. The programme, according to NITDA will help digitise agricultural sector and ultimately, provide Nigerian farmers with means to showcase their farm produce in the digital world market. The pilot programme kick-started in Jigawa State will support and equip farmers with necessary skills that will make Nigeria one of the leading nations in digital farming and will be extended to the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. One…

The top priority for individuals and organisations – public and private sectors – is the health and safety of employees, customers, vendors and their families. Therefore, helping households, companies and the society at large, to put the necessary measures in place and the protection of people’s lives, is what has made Njalo.ng an online marketplace with a difference. As the COVID-19 pandemic turns the global economy upside down, demand has become volatile, creating a variety of pricing challenges. But as a Startup with eyes on long-term value rather than short-term gain, Njalo.ng has enabled sellers to offer the best prices…

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), yesterday during its annual IT Assembly inducted 550 new members with a call on them to be thorough professionals and ultimately, help the fight against quackery in the Information and Technology industry. This year’s IT Assembly was held virtually as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that is presently ravaging the world with members participating from across the world. Making remarks during the induction, the President/Chairman-in-Council of CPN, Prof Charles Uwadia, admonished the new members to make their contribution towards taking the IT profession in Nigeria to loftier heights. “Quackery remains a…

The Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called on its members to implement the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, which is being championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The President of ATCON, Engr. Olusola Teniola made the call at a virtual meeting on Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019: Benefits and Compliance Process, which was held earlier in the week. “As members of ATCON, an umbrella body of all telecom professionals in Nigeria, it is our duty to implement the Data Protection Regulation. As we all know the Regulation is aimed at protecting and guarantying the safety…

The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Engr. Ubale Maska has been designated as the Chairman of the newly-inaugurated Broadband Implementation Steering Committee (BISC). The Committee, which was inaugurated by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami will ensure effective monitoring and steering of the overall implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister noted that the central responsibility and mandate of the Committee, which will have its secretariat in NCC, is to ensure “effective monitoring for implementation of the National Broadband Plan…

The ‘State of Cloud Security Report’, released by Sophos, a next-generation cybersecurity leader has disclosed that more than eight in ten (86 percent) organizations from Nigeria experienced a public cloud security incident in the last year. A breakdown shows that ransomware represents 34 percent, other malware 43 percent, exposed data 57 percent, compromised accounts 46 percent and cryptojacking 26 percent. “Ransomware, not surprisingly, is one of the most widely reported cybercrimes in the public cloud. The most successful ransomware attacks include data in the public cloud and attackers are shifting their methods to target cloud environments that cripple necessary infrastructure…

One of Nigeria’s leading IT services provider, Layer3 is marking its fifteenth year of operations in Nigeria’s technology space. Launched in 2005, Layer3 provides technology expertise in the areas of network and security solutions, to cloud and access solutions and boasts of some of the most demanding global and national organizations in the private and public sectors. This is a feat the Chief Executive officer of the company, Mr. Oyaje Idoko is worth celebrating. According to him, the occasion is an opportunity to reflect on its growth over the past decade-and-half, stressing that for 15 years, Layer3 has supported organizations…

Business Insider Intelligence report released recently has projected that there will be more than 41 billion IoT devices by 2027, up from about 8 billion in 2019. The report titled ‘The Internet of Things Report’ also noted that 5G networks will figure into many companies’ IoT projects before the year is out, with 39 percent of them planning to support 5G in IoT products and services before 2021. Other key takeaways from the report include the fact that AI and machine learning are critical systems that are continually evolving to provide IoT users with the tools they need to parse…

One of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, Firstbank yesterday announced it has upgraded its mobile banking application, FirstMobile with new and improved features to promote safe and convenient Mobile Banking experience for customers. Some of the key features in the upgraded application are the improved security and self-service features to ease the navigation capability and proficiency of customers. It comes with a unique cool blue colour background that gives it a more appealing interface for customers to enjoy a unified and streamlined banking experience whilst going about their day to day activities. FirstMobile is now embedded with a card protection service…

A new report by India based Value Market Research has attributed the growth in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market to the rise in ICT expenditure by governments in several developed and developing regions. The report believes that because IaaS can profit exponentially from higher accessibility, enhanced geographic reach and improved business continuity and offers the most vital benefits such as greater reliability, greater security, DevOps support and business focus, many governments are beginning to spend big on it. “These are a major factor driving the growth of the market,” explaining that IaaS is a potential candidate of cloud computing…