E-Business
Okere, Over 35 Others Confirmed Speakers for #NCSEnugu2014
Mr. Austin Okere, founder and chief executive officer, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) and close to 40 guest speakers have lined up for this year’s Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) national conference holding in Enugu next week.
Okere is scheduled to speak on “Social Impact on Information Technology”.
Juliet Ehimuan, country mananger, Google Nigeria will also lead discussions during ‘social media master class’ session as part of programmes lined up for the conference.
Professor David Adewumi, NCS president, while speaking on the conference in Lagos, said that NCS as the umbrella body of all IT professionals and organizations in Nigeria, with more than 17,000 members and major interest groups (ISPON, ITAN, ISPAN, NiWIIT and ITSSP), the conference topics were chosen to address critical areas in the industry and Nigerian Society at large.
He said, “High profile dignitaries expected to grace the event are Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology who is the Keynote Speaker, ECOWAS Vice President Dr. Toga Gayewea Mcintosh, DG NITDA, Mr Peter Olu Jack, NCC Executive Vice Chairman Mr Eugene Juwa, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka and Barrister Sullivan Chime Governor, Enugu State our Chief Host”.
Meanwhile, Mr. Moses Braimah, chairman conference Committee of the Society added that, also on the agenda will be Social Media Master class, Mobile Application Technology in Nigeria: A Case Study for Innovation & Transformation, IT Applications in the Different Sector of the Economy, and Application of knowledge Technologies and Engineering in National Development.
As we expect close to 40 guest speakers, the conference comprises plenary, parallel and technical sessions, networking meetings, panel discussions and special focus forums.
“Interactive engagement will be used to facilitate learning and networking – critical is the promotion of innovation and global best practices in addressing the national priorities of Knowledge based Economy,” he said.
Other speakers are: Ms. Funke Opeke, managing director, MainOne Ltd, who Will speak on Broadband Access for All: Issues and Strategies. She is founder and CEO of Main One LTD.
Mr. Niyi Yusuf, managing director of Accenture Nigeria, will speak on Application of Knowledge Technologies and Engineering in National Development.
Also, Dick Venema, a resourceful, versatile and visionary Chief Executive Officer of Venema Advies Nigeria Limited and a Non-Executive Director of West Africa Data Center Limited, will speak on : Knowledge-Based Economy: Data Centre Delivery and Sustainability.
Funmilola Odunmuboni, manager in Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Services unit of Akintola Williams Deloitte, will speak on Security Issues in a Knowledge-Based Economy: Challenges & Opportunities.
Mr. Michael Olajide, executive director, Sidmach Technologies Limited will speak on Applications of Information Technology and Local Content Development in the Economy: Issues & Challenges, while Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu – managing director, Infographics Nigeria will speak on: “E-government Automation Processes: Challenges and Benefits”.
NCS has also planned that notable Nigerians who have excelled in their various endeavours will be honoured with special award of excellence at the banquet dinner of the Conference.
Among the awardees is Mr Peter Obi, immediate past governor of Anambra State for his outstanding IT implementation policy.
NCS will also confer Honorary Fellowship on Dr. Toga Gayewea Mcintosh Vice President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“NCS is committed to advancing the interests of its esteemed members, the IT Industry and Profession and the Nation as a whole.
“NCS calls on all to make the conference a highly relevant, inspiring and unforgettable event. NCS Enugu 2014 beckons,” Adewumi said.
E-Business
Expert Urges FG to Harmonise NIN, BVN to Tackle Crimes
Noble Ajuonu, head, Sydani Technologies Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to harmonise National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to tackle crimes and insecurity in the country.
Ajuonu made the call at a media roundtable, organised by Sydani Group in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roundtable focuses on driving sustainability through a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s key development areas.
Ajuonu said that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges and pave the way for a safer, more secure future for all Nigerians by embracing technology and implementing practical solutions,
“We need to harmonise data, prioritise seamless integration of databases like NIN, BVN, and security agency records, establish clear protocols for data sharing and access, with robust safeguards against misuse,’’ expert said.
According to him, the unified data pool will empower intelligence gathering and targeted operations.
He also called for investments in smart surveillance, intelligent video analytics software, training of personnel in data analysis, interpretation of data in real-time to combat crimes.
“There is need to implement a legal framework for call interception in criminal investigations, with strict oversight to prevent abuse, encourage community cohesion, training of tech savvy security personnel with tech-enabled tools.’’
Ajuonu also urged the government to address infrastructure deficit in technology, saying that technology was all encompassing to address insecurity.
“According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), as of December 2023, only 104.2 million Nigerians had been enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN).’’
Ajuonu added that over 122.2 million citizens left uncaptured for NIN were people in rural areas where enrolment centres, digital services were limited.
“Most crimes are being perpetuated from rural communities and this lack of comprehensive identification creates a gap where elements not captured in the national database can constitute public nuisance, crimes.
“There is the inadequacy in the integration of NIN, BVN and Voters Identification Number (VIN).
“Advanced call interception and analysis tools, used successfully in other countries, could provide invaluable insights into criminal networks and operations but infrastructure is lacking,’’ he said.
Also, Mr Godfrey Petgrave, the Agricultural Expert, Sydani Group, called for empowerment of smallholder farmers with access to finance and training to enhance productivity.
According to Petgrave, Nigeria requires policy reform and institutional strengthening to improve agricultural practices and embrace digital agriculture solutions to address food insecurity.
Mr Akolade Jimoh, another expert of the group on health, advocated for expanded community-based health insurance programmes for rural and underserved areas.
Jimoh added that the country needed to encourage Public Private Partnership to revolutionise products design and quality improvement on health services.
E-Business
Konga launches Infinix Brand Week with Incredible Deals
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, is thrilled to announce the launch of amazing deals at its Infinix Brand Week. Infinix, a leading global smartphone brand known for its innovative products and cutting-edge technology promises exclusive discounts and special offers on select smartphones, marking an exciting milestone in the realm of online shopping.
Shoppers can expect nothing short of extraordinary deals on a wide range of Infinix products, all available exclusively on the Konga online platform. With discounts of up to 30% off, this partnership between Konga and Infinix aims to redefine the shopping experience for tech enthusiasts across Nigeria.
Konga Brand Week has become synonymous with excitement and unbeatable deals, and this year’s edition is no exception. In addition to exclusive discounts on Infinix smartphones, shoppers can explore a diverse array of products across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home essentials, and more.
“At Konga, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible,” said Rita Ohaedoghasi, VP Marketing at Konga. “The Infinix Week during Konga Brand Week allows us to continue delivering on that promise by offering incredible discounts and special offers on some of the most sought-after smartphones in the market.”
To stay updated on the latest developments and exclusive deals during Konga Brand Week, shoppers are encouraged to connect with Konga across all platforms, including social media and the Konga website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score big savings and elevate your tech game with Infinix and Konga.
E-Business
Study Reveals Software Programmers to make Full Use of AI Code Assistants
Gartner predicts that by 2028, 75 percent of enterprise software engineers will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) code assistants, up from less than 10 percent, currently.
According to a Gartner poll of 598 global respondents conducted in the third quarter of 2023, 63 percent of organisations are now testing, deploying, or have previously implemented AI code assistants.
AI code assistants provide for more capabilities than only code development and completion, notes the research firm.
According to Gartner, the use of AI code assistants can lead to higher work satisfaction and retention, resulting in lower turnover costs.
Philip Walsh, senior principal analyst at Gartner, comments: “Software engineering leaders must determine ROI and build a business case as they scale their rollouts of AI code assistants.
“However, traditional ROI frameworks steer engineering leaders toward metrics centred on cost reduction. This narrow perspective fails to capture the full value of AI code assistants.”
Gartner notes that software engineering leaders must “reframe the ROI conversation from cost reduction to value generations”.
Walsh adds: “Calculating time savings on code generation is a good place to begin building a more robust value story. To convey the full enterprise value story for AI code assistants, software engineering leaders should connect value enablers to impacts, and then analyse the overall return to the organisation.”
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