Author: ITPulse

Growth and Digital BP, Opay It is 2020, and the world feels completely different. The COVID-19 lockdown has changed the way we live, work, and even think. Here in Nigeria, one of the most significant changes is occurring in how people manage their finances. Before now, most Nigerians still depended heavily on traditional banks for almost everything, paying bills, transferring money, withdrawing cash, or sending funds to family and friends. It was normal to walk into a bank, stand in a long queue, wait for the teller, and fill out forms just to make a simple transaction. But with the…

In a bid to support smallholder farmers and improved food security in Nigeria, the Convention on Business Integrity’s for-profit arm, CBi Innovations Limited (CBiIL) has decided to deploy the SAP Rural Sourcing Management solution to support 850 000 small maize producers and integrate them into the agricultural value chains. The solution will aid the maize farmers to gain access to digital tools to boost productivity and ultimately, make a better profit. According to Pedro Guerreiro, Managing Director: Central Africa at SAP, the support of smallholder farmers in Nigeria will provide greater food security while also empowering farmers and other players…

The Information Communications Technology Knowledge Park domiciled in the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, has in its innovative quest designed a unique Face Mask in what can be described as a concerted effort in the fight against Covid-19. Code named IfeMask, the mask is unique because of its durability, reusability and comfortability. The reinforced rubber material and acrylic painted body makes it possible to be washed and decontaminate after each use. The mask does not change shape on reuse and is comfortable to wear. It also embeds an N95 compliant high-efficiency particulate air filter material that allows for breathing while trapping…

Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with her customers, focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity optimised risk management and effective leadership. These, amongst others, are the reasons the Bank has dominated the financial market for over 126 years. The Bank has led the financing of private investment in infrastructural development in the Nigerian economy by playing key roles in the Federal Government’s privatisation and commercialization schemes, and entrenchment of the cashless policy which gave rise to electronic cards being a veritable entity in the day to day transactions among the bank’s customers.…

Pan-African ICT Company, CWG Plc believes the successful development and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises remains one of her priorities as a company with a vision to enable growth. Thus, it developed a solution tagged SMERP, which is a cloud-based ERP solution that fits into any business across different verticals. According to Omodolapo Orogbemi, SMERP’s Product Manager, the platform supports the survival and standardization of the SME sector through different modules such as Invoicing, Accounting, Inventory, CRM, Point of Sale, Rewards and Loyalty Programs. These benefits to business owners ensure business expansion and transforming one-time customers to regulars. SMERP’s…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has urged technology enthusiasts in Nigeria to develop technology and innovative ideas that will drive the Nigerian economy in the Post Covid-19 era. Inuwa made this call as a Panelist during the Africa Tech Leaders Webinar Series organised by Digital Jewels with the theme: ‘COVID-19 Pandemic: The Africa Leaders’ Outlook’, on Tuesday. He said with all that has happened during Coronavirus scourge, African Countries can still key into technology and digitise its processes as this will boost the continent’s economy after the Pandemic. “Nigeria, through policies and…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani an entrepreneur with business interest in telecommunications, media, healthcare and financial technology services has highlighted industries, where top job opportunities will be available in the post-Covid-19 era. Ikechukwu gave the highlights yesterday, when he featured as a resource person during a Zoom Video Conference on the ‘Future of Works and Jobs (Post Covid-19), what to expect and how to be ready’, which was organized by Young Innovators Nigeria. According to him, Covid-19 has impacted the value of jobs, leading to job losses and is also accelerating a shift in the workforce to what he described as digital…

Sophos, a next-generation cybersecurity firm has warned victims of cyberattacks to be mindful of paying ransom as paying cybercriminals to restore data encrypted during a ransomware attack is not an easy and inexpensive path to recovery, stressing that the total cost of recovery almost doubles when organizations pay a ransom. Announcing the findings of its global survey titled ‘The State of Ransomware 2020’, where 5,000 IT decision-makers in organizations in 26 countries across six continents, including Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa were surveyed, Sophos stated that the average cost of recovery is $1.4…

Globally, spending on Information Technology is predicted to reach $69.2 billion, representing 3.6 percent year-on-year before the end of 2020, data gathered by LearnBonds has shown. LearnBonds, UK based analytic company argues that the demand which is the highest in three years is a result of the coronavirus lockdown rules in place, which has forced millions of people to spend more time indoors and online. “Cloud computing has surged in recent years, changing the way people communicate, manage data and do business. Billions of private and business users take advantage of on-demand technology.  This growing need for cloud solutions has…

Lagos based Clickatell, mobile communications and chat commerce platform has launched an Automated FAQ Response solution, a special fast-response technology for businesses in Nigeria to quickly and easily communicate with their customers. According to the company, the solution is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria, which has seen reduced office hours as lockdown is gradually being lifted and some employers asking employees to continue working from home for their safety. “Businesses are experiencing ever-higher customer queries, while also having to decentralise their contact centre operations with thousands of frontline agents having to work from home. Some businesses are…