Author: ITPulse

The Foreign Exchange challenges witnessed in Nigeria, especially since 2015, which caused many companies to shut down their operations, also created several opportunities for indigenous companies to find new ways to reinvent themselves and position for diversification and growth. CWG Plc is not left out of this, which was the submission of Mr. James Agada, the Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc during a recent interactive session. According to him, though the foreign exchange challenges hit hard and resulted in the loss of about 50 percent of CWG’s earnings; it ultimately created opportunities for CWG Plc, which is the…

  The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said it decided to commence a nationwide cybersecurity awareness workshop due to the tremendous increase in the number of incidences, where Nigerians have lost money and data through vulnerabilities arising from lack of knowledge on how to manage their online presence and personal details. NITDA had in a statement two days ago, disclosed it has kick-started this year’s nationwide cybersecurity awareness workshop, as part of the Agency’s continuous efforts aimed at equipping citizens with foundational knowledge as well as share best practices on staying safe in cyberspace. The statement, signed by the…

  Not just Apple, the news led to several global chipmakers losing market values, including Analogue Devices, Dialog Semiconductor, Qualcomm and Qorvo. Apple lost over $60 billion in market cap in two days after Taiwan Semiconductor, Apple’s biggest supplier, said in an earnings update that second-quarter revenues would be hit by “weak demand from the mobile sector”. Apple shares fell nearly seven per cent on Thursday and Friday after reports of a sharper slowdown in smartphone sales this year, the Financial Times reported late on Friday. Not just Apple, the news led to several global chipmakers losing market values, including…

  By Martin Ekpeke The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has insisted that the best and fastest way to deepen mobile money in Nigeria, is for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to leverage the infrastructure of telecom operators spread across the country. Danbatta, while meeting with Editors and Media personalities in Lagos earlier this week, noted that, though, a consultation between the two regulators over the need for telcos to drive mobile money had not yielded positive results, he believes that the Mobile Network Operators are best suited to drive the CBN’s financial…

  By Ifeoma Igbokidi The CWG D-Coder Initiative is an initiative birthed by CWG Plc, which focuses on training Senior Secondary School Students interested in working or growing in the ICT Industry. The aim is to introduce them to different aspects of ICT, like Programming and Coding, within an organized corporate setting where they are attached with experts in the Industry, who would provide them with the required hands-on experience to guide their interactions, the realities and expectations. The initiative was launched April of 2017, and has had two prior successful roll-outs, the third which was just concluded recently at…

  The 37th Edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)’s Consumer Town Hall Meeting held today in Epe Town , Lagos State, with the telecom regulator saying the meeting with telecom consumers in Epe, is an effort to ensure that the farthest and remotest areas get information and educated regarding the activities of the Nigerian Communications Commission in order to make informed choices and guard against unfair practices by service providers. The Director Consumer Affairs Bureau at NCC, Felicia Onwuegbuchulam, in her opening remarks informed the gathering that NCC organized the meeting to inform and educate the consumers regarding the…

  Leading technology blog, CFAtech will host the startup business community for the first time this year through its monthly programme, CFA’s Startups Hangout. This is in a move driven by the CFAtech’a vision of providing mentorship, learning and growth to the teeming entrepreneurs and startups in Lagos and beyond. This Edition of the CFA’s Startup Hangout which holds on the 5th of May, 2018 at 53 Oladipo Bateye Street, GRA, Ikeja will have in attendance three Industry heavyweights as speakers. Speaking ahead of the Hangout, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. “CFA”, Founder of www.cfatech.ng said the whole idea is to see…

  By Martin Ekpeke The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Tuesday met with the Secretary to the State Government of Akwa Ibom, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, in a bid to get the state government’s support in the area of Information and Communications Technology. Specifically, the umbrella body of all telecommunication professionals in Nigeria, is seeking the partnership of the state to organize an Akwa-Ibom Technology Investment Forum. According to Olusola, Teniola, President of ATCON, the primary objective of the proposed forum is to encourage growth and development in the state through deliberate investment in technology. “As part of our…

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT) – is now accepting entries for the ITU Telecom World Awards 2018, recognizing the most outstanding and innovative initiatives around the globe using ICTs for social good. Entries can be submitted online today through 3 August 2018. A distinguished jury of experts will select a shortlist of entrants who will pitch their solutions onsite at ITU Telecom World 2018. The winners will then be announced by ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao at a high-profile ceremony during ITU Telecom World 2018, taking place 10-13…

  Artificial intelligence, AI, is the next big technology to have entered mainstream consciousness. From eerie androids such as Sophia to the silent efficiency of automated delivery systems in modern Amazon warehouses, the growth of autonomous driving and the popularity of smart speaker systems such as Alexa or Google Home – AI is everywhere. And it’s coming for our jobs, white collar and blue, threatening massive social and economic upheaval. But what is AI really? Why has it suddenly become so popular? Why is everyone so excited about its tremendous potential? Will it really replace humans – and should we…