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ITPulse is a wholly information technology communication (ICT) news website, with a special focus on the African continent. The website provides up-to-date biz-tech news, analysis and comprehensive and thorough insight into the continent's ICT terrain

  By Martin Ekpeke Irvine Partners, a hitherto South Africa based and one of the leading Public relations and integrated marketing agencies on the African continent, has expanded its  footprints to Nigeria. The company said in a statement that its entry into Nigeria is as a result of the strategic importance of the country market, reputed to be one of Africa’s dynamic country. “Nigeria is a dynamic and important market and our clients need us there,” says CEO Rachel Irvine. She believes the physical presence in the country means the company is able to directly service its international clients in…

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  According to s recent Fortune Magazine survey, 42 percent of Startups say that they did not evaluate the market needs for their various products, solutions and services before launching into the market. Unfortunately, this keeps recurring and adversely affects the acceptance as well as the profitability of such products in the market. It is interesting to note that, the failure rate of about 95% of Startups within 5 years of commencement of business because of this and other extraneous factors. I recently had a chat with Bolaji Finnih, CEO, TechPreneur Africa, who is passionate about building growth bond companies…

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  Kaduna based Teams Offikwu, which emerged champion of last edition Nigerian Communications Commission’s Tennis League, has started this year’s edition with an overwhelming win over Team Tech Vibe of Jos by 6-1. Christopher Bulus and Henry Atsheye won the two men’s singles on opening day while Oyinlomo Quadri gave them a three match lead by beating Abies Amadasun in the ladies’ singles. Shehu Lawal and Atsheye combined to win the men’s doubles that gave the defending champions an unassailable 4-0 lead. In Ado Ekiti, Team Goshen of Ilorin rallied from losing the opening singles to beat Team Yetade 5-2.…

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  Leading social media platform, Facebook will henceforth introduce publisher logos next to articles in trending and search surfaces, saying is part of an ongoing efforts to enhance people’s recognition of the sources of news distributed on our platform. In a statement signed by Andrew Anker, Product Manager at Facebook, publishers will now be able to upload multiple versions of their logos through a new Brand Asset Library, so that the logos can appear next to their content on Facebook. “Today, we will begin introducing publisher logos next to articles in Trending and Search surfaces on Facebook  as part of…

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  By Kester Omu The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to implement the national policy on local content, which was intended to transfer technology and develop local know-how. The Director general of NITDA, Dr. Isa Pantami stated this in Lagos during the StartUp Nigeria event, where some startups in the country pitched their tent for investors and buyers. The startup event was organised by the Office of ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), a department in NITDA. The aim was to identify and promote innovative ideas by youths to develop the IT ecosystem and create job…

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  By Martin Ekpeke A digital currency enthusiast and Coordinator of Blockchain Nigeria user group,  Mr. Chimezie Chuta has called on the Nigerian government through the Central bank of Nigeria to come up a regulatory framework for Blockchain technology, especially as it has to do with digital currency. Chuta, who made this call at the first nationwide Blockchain and digital currency conference held in Lagos, argued that the revolutionary technology is being explored and exploited in the developed nations around the world. He believes that Blockchain will greatly strengthen the Nigerian financial system and help the government to control funds.…

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  The Nigerian Government through the Federal Ministry of Communications has adopted the Nigerian Mobile Economy Summit Expo (NIMES). The Minister of Communication Barrister Adebayo Shittu, who endorsed the event tagged NIMES 2017 gave assurance on the Nigerian government’s support for the programme. According to him, “I am pleased to adopt the Nigerian Mobile Economy Summit and Expo 2017 scheduled for December 7. I can assure you that the government would do everything you and other like-minded organizations would need to support your initiatives and consequently advance the growth and development of ICT industry in Nigeria. I will therefore appreciate…

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  In 2009, Apple coined the phrase “there’s an app for that,” and within six years, its prophecy had been fulfilled. Apps had become the primary way people navigate the internet, overtaking mobile and desktop web browsers. And now they account for the vast majority of time spent on mobile devices. But, despite this dominance, an intensifying engagement crisis is putting the ecosystem at risk. App usage is consolidating and once they’ve tried an app, users mostly aren’t coming back for more. This shift could usher in a “post-app” era, which could transform the way consumers access the internet and…

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  Nigeria’s iRokoTV has been selected among the top 5 mobile applications in Africa by ‘TheeAfrican.com’. The ranking and subsequent selection of these applications is based on the impact the technology has had on the lives of everyday Africans, NOT on the App’s download numbers nor the amount of revenues generated by the App in the Google Play store or the App Store. Originality of concept is also considered; e-commerce shopping apps or food delivery apps were not considered during the ranking. Neither did gaming apps or social networking apps; except if they added an economic or social value to…

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  Youtap, a Kenya based provider of contactless mobile payments and financial services software, has launched a new QR code solution and smartphone apps designed to simplify mobile money payments in Africa and Asia. Youtap said the solution enables customer-initiated or merchant-initiated QR code payments for smartphones and smart point-of-sale devices, adding that the solution conforms to the BharatQR industry standard developed by Bharat, Mastercard and Visa. Youtap’s apps can be white-labelled and branded with the logo and colours of the mobile money service. The new solution gives any merchant or small business owner with a smartphone the potential to…

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