NCS visits Nigerian Stock Exchange

Nigeria Computer Society pays courtesy visit to Nigerian Stock Exchange

A team from the Nigeria Computer Society led by its President, Sir Demola Aladekomo on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The leadership of NSE led by the CEO, Mr. Oscar Onyema and other members of the management team that included the Head of the Corporate Division, Mr. Bola Adeeko and Olumide Lala, Deputy General Manager & Head Transformation & Change warmly welcomed the NCS team.
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Stakeholders Forum on ICT Policy Nigeria

Ministry of Communication Technology to hold forum on draft ICT Policy in Lagos, Nigeria

The Ministry of Communication Technology has announced that it will be holding a Stakeholders forum on the draft ICT policy on Friday, March 9, at the Lagos City Hall. Time is 9 a.m. prompt. The Draft ICT Policy was released by the Ministry for comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on January 9 this year.
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Why Project Management Education PMP?

Why Project Management Professional PMI/PMP?
PMP is developed and sponsored by the Project Management Institute (PMI), which prides itself as the “world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than half a million members and credential holders in 185 countries”.
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Stakeholders Review of ICT Policy Nigeria

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

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

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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NITEX 2012

NIGERIA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

NITEX 2012

Digital Inclusion; tool for improving national growth and competitiveness of the nation through IT

NITEX organized by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is the premier event for software developers, software architects, solution providers, OEMs, IT vendors and consultants working in the various markets, sectors and technologies. It’s a gathering of stakeholders showcasing, learning about and discussing the latest technology and trends. IT is integral to the growth and sustainability of knowledge economies. The IT community plays critical and strategic roles in ensuring IT drives development and fosters overall prosperity.
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