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PAU Selects Layer3 to Build Next-Generation Campus Network
Pan-Atlantic University, one of Nigeria’s foremost and most respected higher educational institutions, has selected Layer3 to build a next generation campus network that will deliver a world-class learning experience for students, researchers and staff.
The deployment will be based on Juniper Networks core routers, switching, security and wireless platform which are designed to deliver industry-leading scale and performance, high reliability and operational efficiency for the most demanding network environments.
Pan-Atlantic University has a well-earned reputation, locally and internationally, as an institution that provides world class education.
Curriculum in the University is developed in close collaboration with industry leaders as well as professional bodies.
Pan-Atlantic University contributes to national development through the provision of academic programmes that are relevant to the needs of the country.
With its impressive and diverse curriculum, the University is eyeing the future with the establishment of a robust network that readily embraces high resolution video for learning in real-time, and the support of bandwidth-intensive applications across multiple campus facilities, labs and auditoriums.
“The significant investment that we are making in our next-generation campus network will transform the way we teach, learn and deliver education at the University. From an IT perspective, it also means that we will spend less time running the network, and more time delivering innovative solutions to our staff and students, so that they are empowered to work their way,” said Nnamdi Nwokoye, director ICT of Pan-Atlantic University
After a competitive and rigorous tender process, the University selected Layer3 and Juniper Networks, based on their experience and excellence in delivering similar projects.
The architecture allows for an easy upgrade from 10GbE to 40GbE or 100GbE connections at a later date. The network is designed to meet massive bandwidth demands, while maximizing return on investment (ROI) with capabilities for easy transitioning to software defined networking in the near future.
Vivian Atureta, Layer3’s business development manager, commented, “Through our relationship with Pan-Atlantic University and the implementation of this next-generation network, the University will become a global showcase and a center of excellence for the digital transformation of higher education. Pan-Atlantic University has taken a long-term approach to building a network infrastructure, and deploying a solution that offers speed, flexibility and resilience while also laying the foundation for future evolution. This will enable it to take advantage of emerging technologies such as Software-Defined Networking, allowing it to meet and exceed user demands now and for many years to come.”
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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