Author: ITPulse

By Muhammad Yakubu We usually shower oceans of praises on heroes of democracy of our country during special times. Today, designated as Democracy Day by the Federal Government, is likely to witness torrents of such encomiums for our heroes past and present. Unfortunately, this year’s democracy day is being celebrated amidst unprecedented degeneration of security situation in the country. Yesterday, a brother who is well known on this platform(Facebook), Barr Shettima Danazumi forwarded a suggestion that we should use the day to call the attention of our leaders towards the seemingly endless insecurity and unfortunate massacre of people in our…

Following the successful completion of the 5G trial in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will soon commence the consultation of industry stakeholders to review the policy document for the deployment of 5G in Nigeria in line with its powers under section 57 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. Those the Commission has identified are Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy, Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Assembly, Ministry of Health, National Environmental Standards & Regulations Enforcement Agency Consumer advocacy groups, Academia, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Medical Association, World Health Organisation, Council for the Regulation…

By Brett Tarnutzer The critical nature of communications networks is being widely recognised by governments around the world in their fight against COVID-19. At the same time, there is a growing understanding that 5G will play an important role in economic recovery from the crisis even after the impending wave of post-pandemic austerity. 5G can spur innovation in sectors at the frontline of fighting the pandemic, such as healthcare, as well as enabling businesses to innovate and reshape their operations to lead to a quicker recovery. By enabling new wireless broadband services at very high speeds, 5G technology will also…

Ahmed Ojikutu, the President of the Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), one of the coalitions of associations in Computer village, shares the position of CAPDAN with ITPulse on the leadership crisis rocking the foremost ICT market in Nigeria. “We saw in some quarters that pressmen reported that the Iyaloja General Folasade Tinubu Ojo shut computer village over the refusal to pay her N5 million naira. This news is entirely false. We do not peddle lies and falsehood. The truth is that it was Coalition of associations in Computer village that led their members into a peaceful…

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has unveiled an updated version of its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), the first solution designed for both security analysts and IT administrators, available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR. Significant advancements and new capabilities make it faster and easier than ever before for security analysts to identify and neutralize evasive threats, and for IT administrators to proactively maintain secure IT operations to reduce risk. Sophos also published new research, “An Insider View into the Increasingly Complex Kingminer Botnet,” underscoring the use of servers in…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), yesterday disclosed that it has sealed a deal with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that will allow the later integrate an application programming interface (API) technology solution with the systems of telecom Operators for independent verification of the amount of VAT that should be paid by mobile network operators (MNO) rather than relying entirely on the Operators’ books of accounts. The deal, according to NCC is in line with its inter-agency collaboration and will ensure the tax agency ascertains the accuracy and completeness of value-added tax (VAT) elements and other taxes payable in the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), yesterday disclosed that it has sealed a deal with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that will allow the later integrate an Application Programming Interface (API) technology solution with the systems of telecom Operators for independent verification of the amount of VAT that should be paid by mobile network operators (MNO) rather than relying entirely on the Operators’ books of accounts. The deal, according to NCC is in line with its inter-agency collaboration and will ensure the tax agency ascertain the accuracy and completeness of value-added tax (VAT) elements and other taxes payable in the…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has blamed the negative use of social media and uninformed persons over the amplification of porous claims that Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Networks have links to Coronavirus. ALTON took this position at the webinar tagged, 2020 Digital Rights Series on Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable hosted by ITREALMS in collaboration with DigitalSENSE Africa Media on Saturday, with the theme: Role of IP in 5G v COVID-19 Debate. Chairman, ALTON, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo made this assertion in his paper entitled: 5G Versus Coronavirus: Reality or Fiction. Adebayo who was ably represented by the Head…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami has adduced reasons why the hitherto Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta was recommended to President Muhameddu Buhari for reappointment. Pantami said the proactive decision to recommend Danbatta’s reappointment to the President for approval was to ensure stability in the telecommunications industry and consolidate on the gains and successes already recorded in the industry in the last five years of Danbatta’s leadership as the EVC of NCC. The Minister, who disclosed this yesterday when the Executive Management of the Commission led by Prof. Danbatta…

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has congratulated Prof. Umar Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The congratulatory message, which was contained in a statement signed by Engr. Olusola Teniola, said the Association sees his recent reappointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR following the recommendation by Dr. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy as a reward for his dedication and determination towards changing the narrative of the Nigerian telecom industry landscape through the implementation of programmes and projects that were carried out under its supervising ministry and…