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NCS Int’l Conference ’17: ‘Early Bird’ Registration Door Closes
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has closed the ‘early bird’ registration window for participation at the 13th International Conference holding net month in Abuja, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can report.
The Conference centres on leveraging IT to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda adopted by world leaders at the United Nations summit in September 2015 and came into force on 1 January, 2016.
Information Technology enabled innovation is integral to incorporating sustainability into global development, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) emphasizes.
The 13th International Conference will provide a unique opportunity to bring together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, the United Nations, multilateral agencies, international organizations, youth groups and civil society to share knowledge and experiences towards leveraging IT Innovation to achieve more sustainable and inclusive societies.
To this end, participants are encouraged to explore the remaining two windows: Mid-Bird and Late Bird as enlisted on the site-http://www.ncs.org.ng/conference2017/#more-3928.
Confirming the development to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, Mr. Jide Awe, chairman, Conferences and Events at NCS, said that whilst early registrants paid lesser fees, the mid-bird and late registrants are to pay additional fees respectively. However, the NACOSS/NYSC members’ registration fees remain unchanged.
He said, “Although, there are provisions for registrations at the conference venue, but is it always better to register early so as to avoid awkward arrangements.
“During the Conference, there shall be an induction of newly registered professionals and issuance of membership certificate. Accreditation of inductees will commence on Wednesday 19th July, 2017 at the same venue”.
On international participants, Mr. Awe said that arrangements are in top gears towards confirming, especially speakers from abroad.
“The 13th International Conference provides opportunities for corporate organizations to showcase their products and services during the Conference by placement of advertisement in the event brochure or exhibition”, he added.
He reiterated that actionable initiatives and solutions will be developed through collaborative dialogue, keynotes, presentations, demonstrations and panels during the Conference.
The sub-themes include: Poverty Eradication, Food Security and Digital Inclusion; eHealth, mHealth and Innovation – Sustainable Healthcare for All; Digital Economies: Capacity Building, Startups and Youth Innovation; Sustainable Infrastructure for Innovation, Research and Development; Closing the Digital Gender Gap; Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change – The IT Innovation Imperative; Smart Cities, IT Parks and Digital Nations; E-Government, Digital Development and E-Readiness; Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Digital Privacy; Education for All through IT Innovation; Disruptive Technologies for Sustainability: Mobility, IoT, Big Data and Cloud; Agricultural Systems; Robotics and Transport and Traffic Technology.
NCS AGM & Council Election 2017
Also, Mr. Iyiola Ayoola, NCS’ executive secretary confirmed to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek of a notification to all members that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society will take place at Chida International Hotel, Abuja on Thursday July 20.
He listed election of National Executive Council as top on the agenda during the AGM.
The NCS Electoral Committee chaired by Dr. Chris C. Nwannenna, has also released the election time for the elections.
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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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