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IIM Africa discloses plans for Information Management & Literacy Week 2019
The Premier Information Management Institute in Africa, the Institute of Information Management (IIM) has indicated its readiness to assist regulatory agencies to identify information gaps, information management needs, and develop the required framework for effective data/information governance.
The Institute is also poised to assist the regulatory bodies on setting the parameters for data/information management and usage, creating processes for resolving data/information issues and enabling regulatory bodies and other stakeholders make decisions based on high-quality data and well-managed information assets.
These, according to the President/Chairman, Governing Council, IIM Africa, Dr. Oyedokun A. Oyewole, are part of the bid in promoting data / information management standards and governance across sectors in Nigeria as they plan to host the 2019 IIM Africa Information Management & Literacy Week, with activities lined up at different locations in Lagos.
The Information Management & Literacy week, he said, is aimed at promoting Information Management Literacy across cultures, peoples, educational institutions, organizations, policies, professions, initiatives, and nations.
“These include intergovernmental organizations, education institutions, technological intermediaries, development organizations, associations, NGOs, research groups, educators, media professionals, library, archive and information professionals, policymakers, regulators, and practitioners in the country”, the IIM Africa President said.
The theme for the Information Management and Literacy Week 2019 is “A reformed and renewed society through information literacy”.
This theme, he added, recognises all the ways that information support organsations and institutions in effective governance, providing intelligence and analytics of functions and processes for effective operations, profitability, mitigation of risks, effective and judicious use of resources, knowledge preservation, and ultimately effective decision making.
“The Information Management and Literacy Week is expected to provide several opportunities in: Finding out about the wide range of services that Information Management offer;
“Recognising the vital role which Information Management services play for research and education;
“Recognising the contribution of Information Management professionals and organsations for the work outcomes in corporations, government departments, health care and other institutions;
“Delibrating on the role of regulatory bodies/agencies and determination of their individual information needs, future and their approach to effective execution of their statutory responsibilities to stakeholders in their various sectors;
“Emphasizing the significance of Information Management in the maintenance of our history and culture at community and national levels;
“Recognising the importance of information services as providers of services for people who may otherwise be disadvantaged by their lack of access to information and services and
“Considering the role which Information Management play in our local community, work, and personal life”.
Activities lined up for the 2019 Information Management & Literacy Week include, opening ceremony / Data & Information Governance Forum / Exhibition / Hosting of regulatory authorities on Tuesday, 7 of May 2019 through Wednesday 8 of May 2019 being the day 2 of the Data & Information Governance Forum / Exhibition.
Sessions at the Data & Information Governance Forum, include Data /Information Governance for National Security, Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019, Data / Information Governance Framework for Regulatory Agencies, Best Practices and the Role of the Press in disseminating sensitive Information to the Public.
The event is expected to commence on the third day with Information Management Session for Schools (Secondary Schools, Polytechnics and Universities) / Exhibition. And the 2nd Edition of the Miss Archives Beauty Pageant on Friday, 10 of May 2019.
A Novelty Football Match is slated for Saturday 11 of May 2019, as the entire event is expected to come to a close on Sunday 12 of May 2019 with an historic maiden Founder’s Day / Presentation and lastly, Records and Information Management (RIMA) Awards to deserving professionals in the Information Management Industry both home and abroad.
Information Management and Literacy Week
The annual Information Management and Literacy Week formerly Records and Information Management Awareness Workshop, Awards and Exposition (RIMAW) which debut in 2004, featuring conference, exhibition, awards etc. The event has been Africa’s premier and all-important event for the Information Management industry.
It also serves as a very important opportunity for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards the process of institutionalizing effective management of data, information, records, contents.
The Information Management Awareness Week also enables connections and sharing of creative projects, the latest research, new ideas, and information across sectors and stakeholders involved in data, information, records, documents, archives and library management.
Government regulatory agencies, Service Chiefs, stakeholders and top players in various sectors, media houses (Newspapers / TV / Radio Stations) will be attending the 2019 edition of the event.
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged Northern Nigeria to pivot urgently from traditional commerce to an innovation-driven digital economy for sustainable growth.
NITDA
Inuwa issued the call at the Future Map Foundation Roundtable 1.0 (North-West Edition) in Kano, attributing the region’s sluggish digital adoption not to talent deficits but to the lack of deliberate, coordinated strategies.
He stressed deeper collaboration across academia, private sector players, entrepreneurs, and government, positioning the private sector as the primary innovation engine while government supplies robust policies and an enabling ecosystem.
Inuwa advocated for people-focused, locally tailored innovations that tackle regional challenges head-on, enabling global competitiveness by transitioning from mere technology users to creators of homegrown solutions.
The roundtable convened policymakers, tech founders, and ecosystem stakeholders to forge a comprehensive roadmap for North-West digital transformation, yielding firm commitments to bolster regional innovation policies and public-private synergies.
Inuwa’s push dovetails seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which sets an ambitious target of 95 per cent nationwide digital literacy by 2030, fostering inclusive economic empowerment.
Participants hailed the forum as a pivotal step toward unlocking Northern Nigeria’s tech potential, with NITDA poised to lead implementation through strategic interventions and partnerships.
Samsung Electronics plans to double this year the number of its mobile devices with “Galaxy AI” features largely powered by Google’s Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the U.S. firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up.
The South Korean company, which had rolled out Gemini-backed AI features to about 400 million mobile products, including smartphones and tablets, by last year, plans to boost that figure to 800 million in 2026.
“We will apply AI to all products, all functions, and all services as quickly as possible,” T M Roh told Reuters in his first interview since becoming Samsung Electronics co-CEO in November.
The plan by the world’s largest backer of Google’s Android mobile platform is set to give a major boost to its developer Google, which is locked in a race with OpenAI and others to attract more consumer users to their AI model.
Samsung seeks to reclaim its lost crown from Apple in the smartphone market and fend off competition from Chinese rivals not only in mobile telephones, but televisions and home appliances, all overseen by Roh.
It will offer integrated AI services across consumer products to widen its lead over Apple in such features, though the latter was set to be the top smartphone maker last year, according to market researcher Counterpoint.
AI Race
Alphabet’s Google launched the latest version of Gemini in November, highlighting Gemini 3’s lead on several popular industry measures of AI model performance.
In response to Gemini 3, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal “code red,” pausing non-core projects and redirecting teams to accelerate development. The ChatGPT maker launched its GPT-5.2 AI model a few weeks later.
Roh expects the adoption of AI to accelerate, as Samsung’s surveys on awareness of its Galaxy AI brand jumped to a level of 80% from about 30% in just one year.
“Even though the AI technology might seem a bit doubtful right now, within six months to a year, these technologies will become more widespread,” he said.
MENXTT NG, a leading technology distributor, has announced plans to bundle Bitdefender Antivirus software with all laptops sold in Nigeria starting 2026, aiming to enhance cybersecurity for consumers and businesses.
MENXTT NG
As an authorised reseller of Bitdefender, the company said the initiative would ensure devices meet global security standards right from purchase, addressing rising cyber threats in personal, educational, and corporate sectors.
Bitdefender, a globally recognised antivirus solution, offers advanced threat detection against viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, and phishing; lightweight performance without impacting device speed; multi-layered ransomware protection; safe browsing features; and certifications from independent testing bodies.
Anthony Emeka Nwosu, Co-Founder of MENXTT NG, stated: “At MENXTT NG, we pride ourselves on offering some of the best laptops, smartphones, and gadgets in the market.
“These devices power businesses, education, and daily life, and it is only right that they are properly protected. By partnering with Bitdefender, we are ensuring our customers enjoy world-class security alongside world-class devices.”
The move, according to industry analysts, positions MENXTT NG as a solutions provider in Nigeria’s tech market, bridging global best practices with local needs amid accelerating digital adoption.
MENXTT NG described the bundling as part of its strategy to deliver complete technology solutions and build customer trust.
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