Author: ITPulse

  The Chief Executive Officer of Back Bone Connectivity, an active player in the Nigerian telecommunications space, Mr. Ibrahim Dikko has adduced reasons why he is contesting for the position of 1st Vice President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). Dikko, a pioneer member of ATCON, said the association has some key roles in stabilizing the entire telecom sector by being unbiased in its position on issues that are affecting the entire ecosystem and that is one of the reasons some companies are still existing today. This, he said is why he wants to be part of…

  Let’s start this editorial with a story from far away India. Over the last 20 years, India has become the world’s favoured market for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies, among other competitors, such as, Philippines, Brazil, Hungary, Canada, Australia, Ireland etc. The A T Kearney’s 2016 Global Services Location Index (GSLI) study rated India as number one out of the total 55 countries in the list. According to a study, Offshoring to India remains a highly attractive proposition for many global companies. As per Gartner, the cost advantages of outsourcing from India are noteworthy as it costs less than…

A legal practitioner, Dr. Charles Mekwunye has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos to retrain telecoms operator, MTN from listing its shares in the Nigeria Stock Exchange pending the determination of a suit between him, the telecom giant and four other firms. In the appeal delineated as CA/L/1349/16, Dr. Mekwunye is seeking an order of interlocutory injunction restraining MTN, its agents or licenses from listing its shares in the Nigeria Stock Exchange or any globally recognized stock exchange pending the determination of his appeal. Mekwunye had dragged MTN before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over the…

  Creativity and innovation have driven human development throughout the course of history.  From agriculture to industry to the information age, revolutionary innovations in technology have marked major leaps forward in the development of our societies. As the pace of technological innovation increases, the gaps between those revolutions reduce, so that today, just ten years after the arrival of the smart phone, we are already on the cusp of the next major leap: the smart revolution. Two aspects of the smart revolution stand out as significantly different. It provides the possibility for less developed markets and nations to leapfrog in…

  A 2018 KPMG CFO Outlook survey report has revealed that some of the issues Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Nigeria are skeptical and apprehensive about are tax, regulatory and government policy. The survey report, which was unveiled yesterday at the Interconnectal Hotel in Lagos, during KPMG CFO Forum, also noted that these critical concerns are closely followed by internal challenges such as margin enhancement, growth and cost optimization. Speaking at the event, which had in attendance, Chief Financial Officers, Finance managers/controllers and Finance directors from businesses representing all sectors of the economy, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, the FIRS Executive Chairman,…

  Nigerian-based healthcare startup, 1Dokita.ng (www.1dokita.ng), has been listed among 1,250 selected startups for the fourth ‎cycle of The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s (TEF) 10-year, $100 million TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. 1Dokita.ng was selected out of a record-breaking 151,000 applications, submitted by 1,250 talented Africans entrepreneurs. Confirming the selection, the Founder of 1Dokita.ng, Opeoluwa Daniel Folukoya, said, “To be selected among this group of extremely brilliant & gifted entrepreneurial minds is a validation of our business idea, business model and vision for healthcare in Nigeria as a whole. “We are confident that with the backing and support of the Tony Elumelu Foundation…

  Telecommunication service providers (Telcos) are multifaceted businesses. More than just service providers offering data and connectivity services, Telcos are also retailers that provide handsets, accessories, repair services, insurance and a host of other add-ons. Like many other retailers, Telcos are also leveraging alternative channels to cater to a customer-centric market, such as eCommerce stores and mobile applications. However, with such a vast array of products and services, coupled with a drive to retain customer loyalty and constantly evolve to meet demand, it is essential that Telco retail spaces dovetail into the rest of their retail strategy. They need to…

  By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s IT Clearing House, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says it has given a clean sheet to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), having fulfilled the instruction to upgrade its ICT Security and Systems Infrastructure. The upgrade by the apex bank is a response to the recent security alert raised by the Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the Director General/CEO, on potential cyber-attacks likely to be experienced, targeting banking, health and other systems, power and transportation systems, as well as other critical national infrastructure. The CBN, in its efforts towards mitigating these threats, especially…

Vodacom Business Nigeria, last week organised a robotics training session for thirty-six young students from the S.S. Peter & Paul Nursery and Primary School, as part of an effort to further technological develop in the education sector and among the next generation. The training, which was a practical course on robotics, was for young students, aged between 8 and 10. They were given the opportunity to learn about the integration of the Internet of things (IoT) in robotics and its growing relevance in various areas of modern life. Speaking on the training was organized, Abu Etu, Senior Manager: Product…

  By Martin Ekpeke Olivet Cloud Solutions and Sage West Africa have urged members of the Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) to leverage technology in moving their business forward. The two companies stated this yesterday at a one day business workshop on Sage Software, with the theme, ‘Business Insights on Accountability and Visibility: The Sage Solutions” which was organised by Olivet Cloud Solutions Limited at the CAPDAN National Secretariat in Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Olivet Cloud Solutions, Mrs Chioma Chima, specifically told CAPDAN that as Small and Medium Enterprises, the right…