NCS Lagos proposed Magazine

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Computer Society(NCS) have been sending messages via the email to their members, asking them to send articles to an email address.

The magazine will carry the activities of the society and her members achievement. It is known to us that the proposed magazine will be the first edition of the magazine that is planned to be published yearly.

Postgraduate Scholarship by NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with its mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide, has since 2010 established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigeria or Foreign / Overseas Universities.

Criteria:

The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is equally distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for MSc.

Duration:

The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.

Eligibility:

. PhD: University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.

. MSc: All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor’s degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field. The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited.

Deadline: June 1st, 2015

Apply online

Nigeria in Diaspora Information Communication Technology (NiDICT) Conference 2015

Washington DC, will host the 2015 edition of the NiDICT. Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye is the Chief Host of the conference.

Theme: 'Leveraging on Diaspora Skills-Pool for Nigeria's Transformation', 

NiDICT 2015 will build on the successful 2014 edition that held in Detroit, MI, USA. The 2014 event created a unique avenue for Information Technology specialists at home and in the diaspora to synergize and produce joint partnerships and solutions for Nigeria.

Confirmed Speakers/Attendance listinclude:

• Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada, Ojo Maduekwe;
• Consul General, Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, USA, Habib Baba Habu
• Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Peter Jack;
• Professor of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan, Prof. Kiumi Akingbehin;
• Region III Advocate for Small businesses in the Mid Atlantic states of the USA, Ms. Ngozi Bell,
• Senior Creative Designer for General Motors and Project Team leader for the Design of the Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu
• Founder of the International Association of African Non Governmental Organisations (IAAN), Joyce Rogers Halliday

among others.

Theme Areas:

• Promoting Institutional synergies in human and learning capacities;
• Local content and building multi-stakeholders and multinational partnerships;
• Promoting ICT startups/sustaining the future of Nigeria ICT economy;
• Cyber security/Cybercrime challenges in Nigeria; and
• Exploring the potential for BPO outsourcing/software testing. 

Synergy building is expected in mutual areas of interests including: Cloud computing, Software development, Cyber security, Mobile-Apps, E-government, Computer graphics.

 REGISTRATION FEE ONLY with Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is N40,000

(Participants are responsible for their Visas)

For NiDICT Registration with NCS, Contact:

The NCS National Secretariat:
Plot 10, Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Behind MKO Abiola Gardens,
Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.
+234(0)1-7744600, 01-4538889 | ncs@ncs.org.ng

or
Taiwo on +234(0)8098647348 | taiwo@ncs.org.ng
Goke on +234(0)8033475299 | goke@ncs.org.ng

NCS Abuja Office:
AGA Memorial Complex,
16, Nkwere Crescent, Garki 2, Area 11, Abuja
09-2907287

Or Sunday on +234(0)7033020271

Info Tech Security Boot Camp

The Information Technology Systems and Security Professionals (ITSSP) presents

Three day Workshop on E-Transaction security, Evidence Act, Cyber forensic and security Management - Boot Camp.

Objective:

 Securing e-transactions in this era of digital economy for Nation growth as well as creating capacity building in Data and Information security Management

Workshop highlights:

• Data Security and Recovery
• Biometrics
• Data Screening, Authentication and Validation
• E-Commerce Security
• Fundamental techniques in implementing secured network communications.
• Risk Management and introduction to common treats and attacks
• Mechanism of attacking and defending network systems
• Information security awareness, education, and training
• Evidence Acts and computational techniques derivatives towards litigation process
• Information security application areas and protection mechanisms
• Digital and Computer technical analysis for detailed examination and preparation of incident management involving IT
• Cyber Forensics

Date: Tuesday, 26^th – 28^th May, 2015
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00pm daily
Venue:  Venue: LCCI Conference and Exhibition Center, Plot 10, Nurudeen Olowopopo Drive, Behind M. K. O. Abiola Gardens, Alausa, Ikeja.

Course Fee: Member: N35, 000.00/Participant

Non-member: N35, 000.00/Participant

Note: Certificate, Tea break and Lunch Inclusive

To register, pay to: 
Information Technology Systems and Security Professionals
First Bank Account: 2026740827

For further enquiry

               0803 8078 858

0805 9134 911

Email: itsspng@gmail.com
Website: www.itssp.org.ng

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