Advancing the future of Agriculture in Africa -2

IITA Youth Agripreneurs, the future of Agriculture? 2

Continued from Advancing the future of Agriculture - 1

To promote ICT entrepreneurship in agriculture among the youth, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Youth Agripreneurs group runs an incubator programme, trainings, and establishes ICT entrepreneurial activities itself. The incubator programme equips startups to establish profitable businesses that solve agricultural problems using ICT.

An e-commerce platform has also been setup for the sale of agricultural produce for farmers, buyers and others along the value chain.

Positive

The impression one gets about IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA) is that it has been very effective in using e-agriculture to attract youths to agriculture. Developments have been positive. Young people must take centre stage in farming not for just for transforming and growing the agriculture sector but for sustainable development in Africa. 

Youth unemployment is one the rise and in view of the terribly low proportion of young people in farming, IYA is a welcome development. The youth and ICT entrepreneurship is angle is quite forward looking. Essentially, this innovative group has shown that using efficient tech and the building of capacity, young people can run agriculture as a business.

Moving Forward

There is however a need to increase the local content in the technologies being adopted to ensure sustainability.

Regular monitoring and evaluation is also essential for such a program making such an impact in agribusiness. This is the only way to know if it is meeting expectations and also if it can meet future needs. For example is what is being done about scaling and replicating successful models? It is expected that performance is evaluated periodically.

It is also important that IYA goes beyond its traditional circles to engage with other stakeholders, especially in tech to widen coverage and deepen impact. Inclusion is critical. Engagement is required beyond the usual circles. Open mindedness and willingness to listen to different ideas are critical in this age.

The Digital: Tools Essential, But Culture matters

IYA has realized the importance of using social media and ICT tool to help in building groups of young professionals in agriculture. Already the group leverages such platforms to share relevant information. Monitoring of trending issues in the sector and greater capacity building are all critical. IYA is also advised to improve the level of awareness on its activities. It should be noted as well that the digital era demands that the use of these tools and infrastructure should go along with a culture of responsiveness and action.

For IYA, Young People are the Answer

There is no doubt that young people are change agents required to revive and grow the sector through modern technologies and innovations. The future of agriculture is the youth. IYA is an encouraging and commendable effort towards sustainable agriculture. It is not only a formidable platform of young AgriTech professionals, but can be a wind of change in the agricultural sector.

Jide Awe

Founder, Jidaw

Advancing the future of Agriculture in Africa -1

IITA Youth Agripreneurs, the future of Agriculture? 1

Established by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA) is an exciting youth-in-agribusiness initiative. Bringing young graduates from diverse backgrounds together as a group, the initiative encourages young people to embrace the business angle of agriculture and harness the potential of e-agriculture in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

It is one of the enterprising approaches designed one, to reorient the youth towards productive and profitable engagement in agriculture and two, to encourage and facilitate the use of ICTs in agriculture. Sustainable agriculture in Africa demands the active involvement of the youth. But the perception has always been that farming is a domain for old people. A new generation of farmers will apply tech innovation to various aspects of the agriculture value chain. Initiatives such as IYA are therefore avenues to build the capacity of young people in sustainable agronomic practices, and bring attention to ICT and other entrepreneurship opportunities in agriculture.

A Focus on Youth

IYA builds youth capacity by conducting agribusiness incubations and offering training and mentoring to young people. As a result promising collective enterprises have been created. In stimulating the engagement of youth in agribusinesses, the group connects with rural communities who benefit through employment, out-grower opportunities and income generation.

The IYA ICT unit established its own business system which facilitates the adoption of modern farming methods by farmers. This unit has helped to enhance agriculture outcomes by making use of ICT tools, like drones. Drone delivery services adopt the use of drones to capture aerial pictures, produce video documentation of field activities, monitor crop performance, and perform other research-related functions.

Innovative Practice and Activities

According to reports, IYA trains young agripreneurs in Nigeria on the use of a ‘smart tractor’ - a powerful machine that serves farmers throughout the farm production cycle. Fitted with a GPS antenna, local SIM card, hard drive and telematics capabilities, the Smart Tractor is able to connect to the powerful cloud software of Hello Tractor, even in rural environments with low connectivity. IYA earns income through the provision of support services and the delivery of training to entrepreneurs, farmer organisations, and individual farmers.

Continued on Advancing the future of Agriculture - 2

Jide Awe
Founder, Jidaw

The Insider's Guide to Capacity Management

Book Review of A-Z of Capacity Management: Practical Guide for Implementing Enterprise IT Monitoring & Capacity Planning Paperback – November 20, 2017

Practical capacity management in a nutshell is one way to describe this book. Deriving optimal value from tech infrastructure has also been a concern in the enterprise environment. Simple and yet painstakingly written, it is an excellent guide for everyone who needs to get a full grasp of what it takes to plan and implement the capacity management process for organizations.

Throughout the book, it is clear that Dominic has rich expertise in capacity management as the book flows with credible and real life nuggets from his first hand experience. Planning for capacity to meet enterprise needs cannot be underestimated. The balance of focusing on core issues and yet making critical issues easy to understand and simple is one of the things that makes this book so appealing.

Particularly impressive is his detailed attention to capacity management fundamentals, measurement and data, planning model, planning, reporting and auditing of the process. Rather than empty bells and whistles, he uncovers and highlights the substance to ensure readers focus on issues that matter.

The single thread that runs through the book is information and insights that will help readers take quality decisions in the important management of capacity. At the end of the day it is about achieving capacity management goals and adding value.

Full of revelations that should interest anyone with more than a passing interest in the optimum management of infrastructure and computing resources, the aspect relating to the cloud computing and machine learning era, prepares the reader for the ever changing and increasingly digitally enabled world we live in. Indeed it is not just a book for today, but additionally addresses the impact of new technologies and how the future demands on business can be met efficiently and effectively.

IT infrastructure, service delivery, cost/performance balance, business requirements and targets are all within the capacity management realm. As an information technology consultant, I know that many lack the guidance and detail this book provides. 

It is welcome, practical and outstanding in how it brings all these important issues together in one place. Rich in content, enjoyable to read, it is a simple yet captivating book! 

I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in capacity management. 5 stars for an excellent guide!

Jide Awe

Founder, Jidaw.com

The book is available on Amazon: Get a Copy!

A-Z of Capacity Management: Practical Guide for Implementing Enterprise IT Monitoring & Capacity Planning

Closing Infrastructure Gaps in Nigeria

Infrastructure gaps in the Nigerian digital space are hard reality. But opportunities lie within.  However till gaps are closed, we will not be at our best in areas that matter – education, agriculture health, commerce, manufacturing, etc. Very costly! 

Opportunities are being missed, while potential wastes away. Voice communication is critical but the issue of concern is the driving force of the knowledge economy - innovation! It is about the foundation for innovation and related opportunities in the tech enabled world.

Fintech, ecommerce, edtech, ehealth and other disruptive areas are all children of innovation. Embracing status quo is more of pretense than impact. Time is ripe for purposeful disruption to reach dreams, to foster inclusion and harness potential. Wasting the young is to waste the country. Brimming with energy and ideas our youth could do with infrastructure bridges to create the new things this country needs, the new that will make us more competitive, the new that could transform the planet. Change reality and connect ideas to reality with infrastructure. I joke not.

Fastest growing market? Rapid teledensity growth? There has been progress, undeniably. But is this sufficient for our needs? I don’t think so. Expand the present vision. For one thing, inclusion and quality still lag ridiculously behind. Branded as the broadband “do-it-all”, the National Broadband Plan (NBP) clearly needs to be reviewed and updated. Policy is again being outrun by the environment.

It's not all about doom though; explosive opportunity is in closing the gap. Policy changes and political will must come into play to ensure the states in Nigeria and FCT get with the program - to be smart and digital. The right thinking at the authority and policy level matters - broadband is not a luxury but a fundamental human right.

Jide Awe

Publication seeks Editorial Staff and Graphic Artist

A leading ICT publication that is continually breaking new ground in the emerging tech market in Nigeria has announced important work vacancies. 

Published in Lagos, Nigeria the publication seeks Editorial Staff and a Graphic Artist to meet expanding needs.

Editorial Staff Work Description

Determining, Providing and Organizing relevant content

Providing Editorial skills to produce a high quality publication

Implementing Social media strategy

Working to provide superior impact and performance

Qualifications and Requirements

B.sc degree in English, Mass Communications, Journalism, or related fields, 0-2 years working experience

Good Communication skills, Experience in Social media implementation

Graphic Artist Work Description

Concept, design and illustration

Layout design and approval

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of OND in any field, 1-3 years working experience, Graphic Design skills, Mastery of Desktop Publishing Tools, Ability to work in Team

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidate should send their cover letters (1 page MS Word) and CVs (MS Word) BY JANUARY 26, 2017 to:

pubmag@nigeriacomputers.com

OR

stafmag@nigeriacomputers.com 

Lagos Smart City and Innovation Excellence in Africa's 5th Largest Economy

Lagos Smart City as well as Stimulating Excellence and Innovation in Africa’s 5th Largest Economy are the focus of the 7^th NCS Lagos 2016 IT Conference and Awards.

Nigeria Computer Society announces that the event holds on Thursday 17th November, 2016, 10am at the Lagos State Digital Village, behind Ikeja Shoprite, Ikeja Lagos… with digital as the enabler, NCS Lagos and the State Government will address practical and creative measures to catapult Lagos into a true global city-state

The vibrant Lagos chapter is committed to working smart and hard and partnering with government and other stakeholders to build an inclusive Smart City in which Tech and Knowledge based professions, entrepreneurs and industries thrive.

To encourage brilliance and exceptional impact in the “Centre of Excellence”, outstanding Students, Youth, Professionals and Pioneers in the IT space will be celebrated and recognized… through Don Etiebet Innovative Prize, Sidmach Prize, Jacob Bankole Prize, IBM Prize and 2016 Golden Names

Nigeria Computer Society urges you to Be part of this unique cause… more details are in the attached image..

For Jidaw, Lagos has always gone beyond the monolithic dependence on oil. It must also go ahead of the show and hustle associated with Lagos to additionally embrace the digital strategically.

Wishing NCS Lagos the best in its efforts to achieve Smart Lagos and foster innovation in the heart of the Nigerian economy.

National ICT Expert in Agriculture wanted

National expert in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Communication in agriculture (in total 31 person months) Work Opportunity
Duty Station will be the main project office in Abuja

Duties and responsibilities

• Build-up and technical support of an ICT-based innovation platform (center hub) and the value chain platforms
• Preparation of technical solutions for the operation of platforms such as Tools for the elaboration and preparation of relevant innovations to be implemented
• Technical maintenance of platforms (System Administration)
• Development of ICT-based tools for disseminating advisory content for value chain development in the fields of agricultural production, harvest, post-harvest management, processing, marketing, entrepreneurship, financial services, etc.
• Development of the technical basis for the creation of web-based training and education materials for public and private consulting and service facilities


Minimum Qualification and work experience

• Professional qualification in ICT, the development of electronic networks or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years working experience in the development and construction of ICT-based multi-stakeholder platforms
• At least 3 years working experience in system administration of ICT-based platforms
• At least 3 years working experience in the development of ICT-based consulting tools in agriculture or for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
• At least 2 years working experience in the development of web-based training materials
• Work experience in the private sector are welcome
• Mastery of spoken and written English

Send CV TO:
hrashid (ADD DOMAIN) ssibd.org (To make a complete e-mail address)
Deadline has been extended up to March 20, 2015.

Job Vacancy at DATAPOINT: ICT and Power Solutions Sales/Marketers Nigeria

Job Vacancy at DATAPOINT: ICT and Power Solutions Sales/Marketers needed at Data-point Microsystems.

Data-point Enterprise ICT and Power Solutions Provider is Located in Lagos and Portharcourt to services Industries. Datapoint is Authorised Partners to Schneider Electric, Huawei Technologies, ABB Electrical and HP to provide quality products and services to end users across the country.

Datapoint is in need of goal getter Individual with creative and innovative ideal to sale/markets brands products to end users in Lagos and Portharcourt with preferably OND/HND Holder in Electrical and Electronics, Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science or Other Engineering with a minimum of one year experience in similar marketing job will be added advantage.

Also Industrial Training and NYSC students who wish to build career in marketing and strategy business development can apply with hand writing application to:

Admin Manager
Data-point Microsystems Ltd,
21 Kudaisi street, by ware house bus stop off Apapa- mile2 Express way and

Portharcourt applicants to apply to
Datapoint office
42 Ada George Road, By Agip Estate Junction
After Anglican and Deeper Life Church.

Application ends 31st may 2014

Software Organization Job in Nigeria

A Software house in Nigeria has just announced job vacancies in its organization:

The desired candidate must possess the following:

• MINIMUM OF HND ACCOUNTING, 
• 3 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE, 
• PROFICIENCY IN (NIGERIA AND GHANA CAPITAL MARKET PROCESS & 
• INTEGRA 2000+ SOFTWARE OPERATION) AN ADVANTAGE.

 
Method of Application
ALL APPLICATIONS, C.V.s SUBMISSIONS TO:
SIDOBPO CONSULTANT,
E-mail: PROGRAMOS2000@HOTMAIL.COM

APPLICATIONS BEING RECEIVED TILL CLOSE OF BUSINESS 5.00 PM TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2013.

RF Engineer Jobs in Nigeria

An organization providing IT services throughout the world is looking for RF Engineers in Lagos (04 positions) and Ibadan (02 positions) in Nigeria.

Candidates must:

• Have Relevant years of RF Technician experience within the maintenance of telecommunications products (BTS & Microwave) 
• Perform routine O&M procedures as prescribed for Power, Transmission and BTS Radio networks
• Have Knowledge of IT, Core Network, BSC, BTC, RAN, and/or radio and antenna.

Method of Application
Mail CV  to: frkhan.cp@gmail.com.

Short-listed CVs will be contacted directly by the organization

Plan for Job Search

As you apply for jobs consider your own ambitions and plans. Jidaw asks: Newcomer what is your plan? Your focus is your career. Big or small organization, local or international, the job is a tool not your final destination. Beginner or experienced professional, everyone needs to have a plan. The job is a vehicle to get you to where you are going. Just any job will do? 

Jidaw insists that you must have dreams. Everybody needs a dream. You can’t limit your career to a job. Everybody needs a roadmap; otherwise the dream remains a dream. Planning brings your dreams from the back to the front of the brain. It keeps you coordinated - all your activities fit in and reinforce each other.

Without a career plan how do you search? Or will growth just happen? Lack of experience does not mean lack of ability to plan. Planning provides direction. It is certainly better than jumping on whatever comes along. Rather than shooting aimlessly in the dark make your efforts focused and purposeful. Get your career growth perspectives right and develop an effective career plan. Jidaw advises that it may not appear glamorous but it is meaningful and needed. As grow your career you will appreciate the need to plan.

Applying for the job because of the announcement shouldn’t be the only thing in your mind. How does the job fit into your plan? Is the job is in line with where you are going? It is important in planning that you have ideas not just about how and where to search but also about how jobs will be employed for strategic advantage.

Jidaw recommends the following to make your plan effective:

• Have ideas that expand your thoughts past the narrow confines of a fresh graduate looking for a job. 
• Make your mental involvement in the job search and career development process big picture and future oriented. 
• There are no dumb ideas. And it isn’t a crime to run out of ideas. 

Jide Awe

Climate Change Experts Wanted

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is committed to enhancing Climate Change activities for  Development. As a result it is currently updating its database on Climate Change  experts, trainers, scientists and policy makers. It will also be capturing climate adaptation/mitigation projects that can be considered as a good examples or best practice.

UNECA is therefore requesting for those involved in Climate Change activities to provide their detailed address including, name title, email, mobile phone, area of focus and activities by sending an email  to tamoussougbo@uneca.org.  

Change in the world's climate must be managed for advancement of all peoples and nations. Concern is growing over the impact of changes in temperature, wind, humidity, rain and other climate patterns on natural ecosystems, economies and human societies.

Assistant Director Job Nigeria

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the leading professional association for IT professionals and stakeholders is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Director for its Abuja office.

QUALIFICATION:
•     First Degree in Computer Science or any Information Technology related discipline
•     Member of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and Computer Professionals Registration Council (CPN)
•     Must have the capacity to relate with the IT stakeholders, the industry and the Government
•     Must have reasonable level of capability for effective financial drive
•     Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in the Information Technology practice industry with at least 5 years at the managerial level.

FUNCTIONS:

•     Running the daily activities of the society in an organized and efficient manner in NCS Abuja office.
•     Giving adequate support to the Executive Secretary and other members of the staff at the Secretariat while stationed in Abuja
•     Creating awareness of the Society with a view to engendering goodwill and a positive disposition to the Society in the middle belt and northern part of the country.
•     Membership drive and continuous active membership drive in the middle belt and the northern part of the country
•     Encouraging members to participate fully in the activities of the Society.


RENUMERATION: Attractive and Negotiable

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to forward electronic copies of their Application, Curriculum Vitae, and scanned copies of Credentials to:
careers@ncs.org.ng 
not later than April 30, 2013.

Administrative Officer Job Nigeria

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the leading professional association for IT professionals and stakeholders is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of
Administrative Officer.

QUALIFICATION:

•     First Degree in Computer Science or any Information Technology related discipline
•     Must have completed NYSC.
•     Membership of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
•     Evidence National Association Computer Science Students (NACOSS) membership
•     Must have the capacity to relate with the IT stakeholders, the industry and the Government
•     Must have reasonable level of capability for effective financial drive


FUNCTIONS:

•     Handle NACOSS records in the Secretariat
•     Be the intermediary between NACOSS and NCS
•     Ensure continuity when NACOSS presidents change guard
•     Maintain and update NACOSS students’ records and their transition to NCS student member.
•     Attend to NACOSS activities in the Secretariat and outside the secretariat
•     Any other tasks that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

RENUMERATION: Attractive and Negotiable

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to forward electronic copies of their Application, Curriculum Vitae, and scanned copies of Credentials to:
careers@ncs.org.ng 
not later than April 30, 2013.

Honda Accord Replacement Engines for Sale

Honda Accord Replacement Engines for Sale in Lagos, Nigeria

Grade A Engines from USA

Available Models
1998-2002 Honda Accord
1996 Honda Accord
2004 Honda Civic
1998-2002 Honda Accord Transmission


Characteristics:
Low mileage below 150,000 miles
Autocheck certificate provided with maintenance record, mileage certificate, etc

Interested? Contact:
08023013520, 08033005543, 08062944677

Do Whatever it Takes Get the Job done

Do-whatever-it-takes, Get the job done 

Fresh graduate, job searching? Are you doing what you can or doing whatever it takes?  There is a big difference.

You are young, new to the scene. But don’t sell yourself short. Your ability to handle the tough or unexpected can set you apart. Your qualification is essential for graduate positions. However, differentiate yourself by stepping above the degree. Your degree is simply a tool and is no guarantee of what you will do in real life, and how you will react to unexpected situations. You have a degree but forget the book qualification.

An issue comes up with the bank’s servers you are supporting can you move fast, think on your feet and resolve the problem? The answer may not be in any book or classroom. Get past your academic and technical abilities. Why keep yourself in the box when your abilities are actually unlimited? If the pressure is high will you be able to take smart decisions about issues that affect the business in a calm and sound manner? There is a sudden and major change while handling a service request, how well can you read situations and make wise recommendations?

• There is no substitute for someone who is quick to grasp the dynamics of the work environment and can react appropriately. Always look for opportunities to share experiences with interviewers and employers on how you have resolved tough or unexpected encounters in the past, maybe in school or in public.
• But stepping up to carry the weight and show initiative is not a reflex action for many. A major disturbing issue in the job search arena is the dearth of people who think and act like solution providers – most prefer to highlight rather than address problems. “Someone else will solve the problem.” Sometimes challenges could spring from changes in the IT world, system faults, dealing with organizational issues, unfriendly clients or uncooperative colleagues.
• Stand out by showing that you have the mental edge and desire to solve problems– you don’t have experience but you can think, resolve issues and make things happen despite the presence of obstacles. With or without experience, those with real desire give birth to positive action. The work environment is reality not an excuse for incompetence. Employers don’t want to be reduced to nannies or babysitters.
• In the interview do you show that you are dependable, or do you come across as a baby holding tight to toys in a pram? Want the fresh graduate job? Lack of desire is not a selling point. Where is your hunger? Just doing the routine, doing what you can? Where is your sense of urgency? 

Your qualification means nothing to the employer without the relentless determination of an intense do-whatever-it-takes attitude. Grow up and take charge.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you agree with the do-whatever-it-takes approach? Please share your thoughts and opinions.



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Jide Awe
Innovation and Development Advisor, ICT

ICT Development Advisory Support and Consulting Nigeria
http://z.jidaw.com/ictDASC
"Technology matters, but it is always about people".
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Call for Proposals Under Intra ACP Academic mobility scheme

THIRD CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE INTRA-ACP ACADEMIC MOBILITY SCHEME (NYERERE PROGRAMME)

The third Call for Proposals under the intra-ACP academic mobility scheme (Nyerere Programme) has been launched. The scheme promotes higher education cooperation between countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP).

It funds partnerships between higher education institutions from different countries within these regions, and grants scholarships for students and academics to carry out studies, research or teaching in another country covered by the programme.

Applications must be sent by post and e-mail by 10 June 2013.

Who can participate in the intra-ACP academic mobility scheme?
The intra-ACP academic mobility scheme is open to higher education institutions as well as to students, doctoral candidates, teachers, researchers and university staff (academic and/or administrative) from ACP countries.
The funding opportunities are the following:
 
Institutions organised into partnerships
ACP higher education institutions may submit applications to organise a partnership under the programme. All applications must be submitted to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency in accordance with the application conditions and timetable defined in the annual Calls for proposals. There must be one applicant institution that submits the application on behalf of the partnership. A partnership must comprise between 3 and 12 partner higher education institutions.

Partnerships selected receive lump-sum amounts for the implementation of their activities and a further grant to fund the scholarships to be awarded to the selected students and staff.

Students and academic staff
Students, doctoral candidates, teachers, researchers and academic staff should address their applications directly to the selected intra-ACP mobility partnership. Each partnership will issue a Call for applications with its own deadlines and application conditions.

Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/research and their duration (1 month to 4 years).


For more information:
WebSite

BILATERAL EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS INTERVIEW

2013/2014 BILATERAL EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENT (BEA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS INTERVIEW
Interested and qualified Nigerians are invited by the Federal Ministry of Education to participate in the 2013/2014 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award tenable in Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c

The Awards are for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) studies.

2013/2014 BEA INTERVIEW VENUES AND DATES are FROM MARCH 18TH TO22 ST MARCH 2013

FIELDS OF S TUDY
a.  Under graduate  level  -  Medicine,  Paramedical,  Engineering, Geology,  Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, etc
b.  Postgraduate level (M asters Degree and P h.D) in all fields

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
A.  POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: All applicants must hold a First Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of  Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2)  years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria. A knowledge of the Foreign language of the donor country is desired  particularly   for  those  applying  for  Russian   Award.  All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 y ears for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.

B.   UNDERGRADUATE   SCHOLARSHIP:   All   applicants   for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secoundary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)   only  in the subjects relevant to their field of study including English Language and Mathematics. Certificates  should  not  be more than  Three (3)  y ears  old  (2010  –
2012). Age limit is 23 y ears


NOTE  (For  al l  Applicants):  Knowledge  of  the  language  of  the country of choice is an added advantage.

For Full Details Click on the
Site

2013 Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery Technological Innovation

The African Academy of Sciences has announced the call for nominations of the 2013 Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation.

AAS invites nominations from AAS Fellows, Members of National Academies, Research Councils and Universities in the region as well as self nomination from interested individuals from Africa. The selection of women scientists is encouraged. Please complete and send  the Nomination Form and complete nomination package as indicated below by 30th April 2013.

1.        Full name of the nominee and complete address, including current professional affiliation;

2.       Nominee’s biodata and C.V., including his academic or professional, current position, refereed communications and publications in learned journal, etc.;

3.       A critical appraisal of 1,000-2,000 words summarizing the candidate’s achievements in relation to the purpose of the Prize, and supported by published or other relevant evidence, and 3 sets of the most important and relevant reprints or documents, to be available to the Selection Committee;

4.       An indication as to whether the work (part or whole) has been recognized by any other prize or award;

5.       The names of at least 3 referees with their full addresses including telephone, telex, fax, etc., from whom further information could be sought;

6.       Written consent to candidacy by the nominee plus 2 recent passport size photographs; and

7.       Name and professional affiliation of the Nominator, with full contact details.


The Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for scientific discovery and/or innovation is intended to reward and honor African Scientists who have made outstanding contributions in the scientific discovery or technological innovation. The prize has been named in honor of President Olusegun Obasanjo in recognition of his exemplary statesmanship and leadership at national, regional and International levels and the positive role he has played in nurturing the spirit of scientific discovery and technological innovation in Africa. The prize is awarded every two years to individual scientists or a group of scientists that the Prize Selection Committee deems to have made outstanding scientific discovery or technological innovation that generate social and economic benefits of the development of the continent.
More details on: Obasanjo PRIZE 2013 Information


The African Academy of Sciences
8, Miotoni Road, off Ngong Road, Karen,
P.O. Box 24916 - 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: + 254 (20) 806 0674/ 806 0676/ 240 5150
Cell: +254 725 290 145
Email: aas@aasciences.org

CCNA Weekend Training February 2013

Jidaw’s new weekend class has commenced for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam preparation in Lagos, Nigeria. Students are ready and committed; instructor is experienced and eager to share.

Day One
First day starts with orientation and fundamentals for a solid grounding. Students embrace the fascination of internetworking and IT career opportunities. What is Cisco all about what is the aim of CCNA? Who is CCNA for? It looks at fundamental areas of internetworking and Cisco technology. The subject and new concepts are introduced to provide students with the required foundation. IT career orientation Creating a better future begins with a solid fundamentals.

Topics covered:

• Orientation
• Net Standards (OSI)
• Net Media (CAT 5)
• Net Devices (Hub, Switch, Router, Firewall, Access Point, etc)
• TCP/IP Protocol

Day Two
On the first day, Jidaw’s Cisco CCNA class started strongly with Basic Networking ..Network Components, Network Standards. The dream has become reality. Jidaw is confident that these passionate, knowledge-hungry students will break records!
Though with shorter hours, the second day delves deeper by sharing information, knowledge and ideas on fundamental concepts of internetworking and Cisco networking. Learning is intensive and revealing.


Topics covered:

• Address Schemes (MAC address and logical address) 
• IP Address design and configuration, e.g. class C, B &A 
• Introduction to Subnetting

A lot has been covered by these awesome students who will now use the week days to revise and practice with meaningful assignments. It’s hard work, but these teachable students focus on achieving their future vision. You see hard work, sacrifice, they see purchase of the future. For dedicated students, the exam is just a guide/standard while actual Cisco work and the reality of solving problems on the ground are the main issues.
What a weekend for IT career growth! Two solid CCNA classes this weekend of grounding in the core issues that matter.

Everything starts with a dream. CCNA dreamers have become doers. May their dreams never die. Interested in CCNA certification? Keep on track with your great ambition and initiative! May Your Career be positively UNFORGETTABLE!!

At Jidaw, our students are our best advertisement. Over 80% of our students come from referrals of our present and former students. To make urgent arrangements please call on 07052509148, 08035007778. You can also get more information on: Cisco CCNA Training Nigeria



What do you think? How are you planning on bringing your IT career dream alive? Please share your questions and comments.


The Team @ Jidaw.com
For JIDAW SYSTEMS LTD (MASTERCOMPUTERS)

Tel: 08052647395, 07052509148, 01-7940562, 01-8958064, 08035007778
E-mail: training@jidaw.com Website: http://www.nigeriacomputers.com


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