By Oluwatayo AYODELE The Integration of quantum and cloud computing remains a vanguard for innovation promising to restructure the boundaries of the powerhouse for efficiency. As we navigate the frontiers of quantum computing, it becomes pivotal that its connection with cloud infrastructure holds an important place in unlocking unprecedented opportunities across different sectors. With over 5 years of experience as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, I remain steadfast in serving as a guiding light in this transformative era, and its consequences for the future. The foundation of quantum computing is deeply rooted in principles of quantum mechanics which operate on qubits…
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The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards promoting indigenous content in the country, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the UNICCON Group of Companies. NITDA said this latest step aims to foster the development and growth of local content in the Nigerian technology industry. Under the terms of the MoU, NITDA and UNICCON, a company that unveiled Africa’s First Humanoid Robot, Omeife, will collaborate to develop and promote local content in Nigeria through various initiatives. The initiatives include capacity building, skills development, and the creation of…
As part of initiatives to mark the 2023 edition of the globally celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) event, TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech and lifestyle products has rolled out plans to empower women in business with seed funding up to the tune of N10m. The landmark initiative is being executed through the aptly named “The HERwakening”, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vehicle pioneered by TD Africa aimed at supporting and empowering female entrepreneurs. The seed fund is open to female business owners who are retailers of mobile devices and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or prospective female entrepreneurs…
Latest insights from the International Data Corporation (IDC), have shown that Africa’s smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17.8% year on year (YoY) to 17.6 million units. IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa’s feature phone market also declined in Q4 2022, with shipments down 16.2% to total 22.7 million units. “The mobile phone industry is now challenged by constrained demand even though the supply constraints that had previously been weighing on the market have started to ease off,” says Arnold Ponela, a senior research analyst at IDC. “Inflation and…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with a spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector. The NCC has continued to promote consumer protection and enlightenment in what has become a tradition in the Commission since 2017 when it declared 2017 as ‘Year of the Telecom Consumers’ when it honoured telecom consumers by connecting with the global theme for the commemoration to celebrate the Day with landmark activities. The theme of the 2023 edition of the Day is…
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The Federal Government has inaugurated a 27-member committee to implement the Nigeria Startup Act 2023 (NSA). The inauguration is part of efforts at fostering the growth of the digital innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country and consolidating the achievements made by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) inaugurated the committee on behalf of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari in a hybrid event at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja. Giving a historical overview of the journey so far from the conceptualization of the bill to its enactment…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has disclosed that the Federal Government’s strategic objective of bridging the digital gender gap, in line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), is yielding positive results toward the development of digital economy in Nigeria. Inuwa stated this while declaring open, the ‘One-Day Free Training on Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ in Abuja, as part of activities to commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day. The event’s theme, “Digital Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,” was aimed at training women between the ages of…
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform has partnered with Verve International to reward customers with free shopping vouchers. Tagged Season of Rewards, the campaign, which kicked off on March 1, 2023, will see shoppers receive free vouchers when they shop on Konga.com with their Verve cards. The partnership underpins the commitment of both brands to add value by providing useful incentives for customers who make payments with their Verve cards. Consequently, Verve cardholders who shop on www.konga.com are in for great rewards, with free shopping vouchers made available to them within a 24-hour period which they can immediately use on…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation in line with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration tagged: “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” Danbatta said that today, gender inclusiveness in the Commission’s affairs permeates all cadres and disciplines, pointing out that about 50% of the Commission’s Management team is made up of women who have distinguished themselves, and demonstrated capacity, capability, and desirability to contribute to the success of the Commission in promoting and sustaining the growth…