Author: ITPulse

  A latest report from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), shows that Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction in Nigeria, grew from N4.61 trillion in 2017 to N4.76 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2018. The report, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shows that ATM transactions were the favorite among Nigerians in the year 2018, where electronic transactions was worth N56.85 trillion from January to September. The electronic payment channels include the NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP), Point of Sale (PoS), Automated Transfer Machines (ATMs), Mobile Money, Electronic Bills Payment (E-Bills) and Web payments. The…

  In this age of digital transformation, we are nearly an inflexion point as emerging technologies especially in big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. are converging, making possible the idea of actionable insights in support of better strategic decision making and possibly increasing our lifetime here on earth(Edo, 2016). Data is becoming a priced commodity, and its significance is on a gradual rise. In the words of Minelli et al., big data now represents a transition-in-kind for both storage and analysis; it is not only about size but also about insights. (Ambiga Dhiraj, 2012). As digital disruption transforms…

In a bid aimed at fostering the right synergies towards achieving it’s mandate of curbing corrupt practices in the public service, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau Prof. Isah Mohammed has reinstated the Bureau’s commitment towards ensuring the goal of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in its fight against corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability and probity in government services. The Chairman made this charge in Abuja at the Bureau’s Office when he received in audience Dr Bayero Agabi, President, Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development, (CECAD) and some members of the digital capacity advocacy and empowerment Organisation. According…

  Being the Transcript of my keynote address at the 40th Anniversary of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) & 2018 National IT Merit Awards (NITMA) on Friday, 16th of November 2018. Good evening distinguished ladies and Gentlemen, please allow me to stand on the established protocols to save time. Just 17 years ago, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper worldwide. Within just a few years, their business model disappeared, and they were bankrupt. This may happen to our Association in the next 10 years – even if we don’t see it coming. Kodak was not the…

  Information and Data Analytics Foundation (iDAF) has announced plans to host a three-day Big Data and Business Analytics Conference (DABConference) from March 5-7, 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria under the theme: “Unleashing the Power of Data Analytics to Drive Business Results”. The Conference aims to bring together the leading figures in the Big Data and Business Analytics circle across Sub-Saharan Africa to share insights on leveraging data for strategic business decisions, with Prof. Yemi Osibajo, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, as the Special Guest of Honour. The Conference shall explore Insights and Analysis, while evaluating the African market opportunity,…

  Adewale Adeyipo, who was hitherto the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing Development, CWG PLC was last week announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc, touted as biggest integration company in Nigeria. In interview with Journalists in Lagos, Adewipo speaks on CWG’s achievements and challenges in 2018 and his plans for CWG going into 2019. You have been the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing Development before your appointment as Chief Executive Officer. What has been the experience so far? This position requires me to be responsible for the entire sales operations and engagement for existing…

  The African ICT Foundation, one of the leading Information and Communications Technology group  has appointed Mr. Tony Ojobo, former Director of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission as President. Ojobo’s appointment came after accepting to be nominated to join the Board of Trustee of the Foundation. In his acceptance letter, Ojobo, who has won several awards within and outside Nigeria for his role in the Nigeria’s ICT ecosystem, said he accepted the appointment with a great deal of excitement. “It is with a sense of humility that I accept this appointment, knowing that there abounds an array of…

  The request for feature phones continue to experience positive growth, as shipments grew for the fourth consecutive quarter of 2018 and contributing to 23 percent  of the total handset shipments. This is in contrast with the smartphone market, which is experiencing negative growth rates, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The market continued growth of feature phones largely came from Middle East & Africa (MEA), which has emerged as the largest feature phone market globally. Shipments in MEA grew at a rate of 32 percent, Counterpoint noted. The global market monitor company also, revealed that the reasons for the…

  The Board of CWG Plc, Ngeria’s largest system integration company has appointed Mr. Adewale Adewipo, the company’s hitherto Executive Director as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st of January 2019. CWG disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, saying the appointment of Adewipo is a response to the exit of Mr. James Agada, who has served as the Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2016. “CWG Plc wishes to notify its investing shareholders and the general public of some changes to its Board of Directors and subsequently Management change. On the 31st…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has uncovered large volume of forceful and illegal deductions by Network providers and has put all necessary plans in place to get operators make refunds to consumers. “As a consumer-centric regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission has noted with great displeasure the unacceptably high level of consumer complaints in respect of forceful subscriptions to Value-Added Services (VAS), as well as airtime deductions for these subscriptions,” it said in a statement yesterday. Recall the Commission had mandated several initiatives to tackle the menace of forceful deduction. These initiatives include the institution of a comprehensive investigation…