Stakeholders Review of ICT Policy Nigeria

Posted by jidaw in Tech News on February 16, 2012

INVITATION TO A ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS REVIEW OF THE NEW ICT POLICY

Development Information Network (DEVNET) , as part of its Policy Advocacy mandate is seeking to coordinate inputs of Civil Society into the new Draft National ICT Policy recently released by the Ministry of Communications Technology. To this end DevNet will be hosting a CSO Review Meeting of the ICT Policy and desires the participation of stakeholders. FOR ABUJA BASED PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS.
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Nigeria Computer Society focus in 2012

Posted by jidaw in ICT4D,Tech News on February 14, 2012

Nigeria Computer Society focused on promoting IT for Development, Cashless Society and Knowledge Economy in 2012

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) the leading association of IT professionals, students, academics, stakeholders and interest groups in Nigeria will promote IT for inclusive, overall Development as well as the Cashless Society and Knowledge Economy in 2012 in line with its commitment to accelerate IT development in Nigeria.
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Training: Burden or Asset

Posted by jidaw in ICT4D,Tech News on February 14, 2012

Training: Cost burden or Career strengthener?

In taking training decisions, cost is a major issue that must be addressed. What is the training fee? It is something we all have to consider. However, it is ridiculous to make the cost of training the sole deciding factor in your training decision. Have you determined the real costs of training? Is it just the training fee? Or is training a “necessary evil”? Too often, we underestimate the costs involved. Training involves the tangible and the intangible.
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