CSEAN inducts Lagos branch, gets Exco …As Afon tasks members on innovation

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The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN)has inducted the Lagos branch of the group, just as they elected a 7-man executive committee, even as its President, Oluremi Afon has tasked members to be innovativeso as to grow the association and nation at large, ITRealms reports.

Afon who said CSEAN is ready to support any innovative idea that is in tandem with the association’s goals, was speaking at the induction ceremony of the Lagos State branch in Ikeja on Friday, stressing that the vision of the group is to see that CSEAN is launched in the 36 states of the Federation in no distant time.

“Although CSEAN is only about two years, it is doing a lot in solving the cyber security challenges of the country including the launch of Stop, Think and Connect (STC) project, which aims to make the web a safer place,” CSEAN president said.

Intending members, Mr. Afon said, are meant to undergo rigorous admission screening and assessment processes including reference, signing of code of conduct and most importantly having in-depth professional knowledge of cyber security.

He equally said that any member caught contravening cyber security laws will be handed over to the police for appropriate sanctions as the association is collaborating with security agencies and delisted too.

ITRealms further reports that the induction which had other highlights including a launch paper entitled: Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) by a United Kingdom (UK)-based ethical hacker, Mr. Peter Chukwuenweniwe, took a critical look at cyber security and measures that could be implemented to keep cyber space crime-free and checkmate the activities of hackers, witnessed the presentation of certificates to the inductees and constitution of Lagos State branch Executive of CSEAN.

The newly constituted Executive Committee for Lagos branch included Adeyemi Ademiluyi as chairman; Olamide Odeneye as vice chairman; Remmy Nweke as Secretary, with Olatunji Matthew Igbalajobi to assist him at the secretariat; Victor Idonor got the position of Public Relations Officer (PRO), Osagie Ona was named Research and Training Officer, while Kingsley Roberts became the Treasurer/Financial Secretary.

The President emphasised that as leaders they must create time in order to live up to the expectation of their duties, advising them to be transparent.

CSEAN, ITRealms recalls, is a non-profit group of professionals and aspiring professionals in the field of information security in Nigeria and diaspora,championing the cause and awareness of information security best practices, acting as advocate for change to address cybercrime phenomenon through engaging intellectual minds, business and political leaders.

The members also benefit in building and developing professional network, participate in international cyber security events organized by partner associations, professional and educational developmental programmes.

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Johnson to declare open A4AI-Nigeria Coalition Tuesday

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The recently appointed Honorary Chairperson of Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)-Nigeria Coalition and the immediate past Minister of Communication Technology, Dr Omobola Johnson, would on Tuesday, November 24, declare open (A4AI) stakeholders meeting in Lagos, ITRealms reports.

In a press release by the Communications Officer, World Wide Web Foundation, Lauran Potter, she said that the Internet and the access to information and services that comes with it has become a key component of everyday life in many countries.

Johnson spoke preparatory to her opening a meeting of stakeholders working to increase access to affordable Internet in Nigeria. The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)-Nigeria Coalition will convene at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce broadband prices in the country, and to deliberate best practices for overcoming key obstacles to improved affordability.

ITRealms  gathered that Dr Johnson who will be joined at the meeting by Dr Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian National Communications Commission (NCC), who currently serves as the National Coordinator for the A4AI-Nigeria Coalition, said, “the importance of expanding access to affordable broadband so that all Nigeria’s citizens can come online cannot be overstated. I look forward to working with the A4AI-Nigeria Coalition to ensure that we develop and advocate for the policies needed to ensure Internet for all.”

Low levels of affordability remain a significant barrier to Internet and broadband access in Nigeria, where just over 42 per cent of citizens are online. A recent study by A4AI – the world’s broadest technology sector coalition working to bring down the price of broadband – revealed that Nigeria does not meet the UN target of entry-level broadband priced at 5 per cent or less of average income for those living in poverty.  

The A4AI-Nigeria Coalition comprises over 100 stakeholders from across Nigeria’s public, private, and civil society sectors, who are working together to tackle barriers to affordability in Nigeria, including pricing transparency, infrastructure sharing, and consumer awareness. This meeting will mark the group’s third since the Coalition was formed in March 2014, and will be opened by DrOmobola Johnson, who was recently appointed Honorary Chairperson of A4AI, ITRealms learnt.

Ndukwe said, “The A4AI-Nigeria Coalition has been hard at work since March 2014 debating the primary barriers to increased Internet access and affordability in Nigeria and the best ways to overcome these challenges. We have worked with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Nigerian Communications Commission to monitor TV white spaces trials and develop appropriate policy recommendations; drafted a document that spells out the benefits of the Internet to sensitise users and non-users; and developed policy recommendations to improve infrastructure sharing and the use of open access across Nigeria.

“Yet much work remains to make affordable Internet across Nigeria a reality. This meeting will allow us the unique opportunity to assess our progress to date, and to determine priorities and next steps for our work going forward. We look forward to sharing our conclusions with you after the meeting, and to continuing our work toward the important goal of universal access,” he concluded.

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Adeyemo earns award for public relations development

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The Public Relations Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Mr. Shola Adeyemo has been honoured for his contributions to the development of public relations by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Capital Chapter, ITRealms reports.

Known as Outstanding Performance Award, Adeyemo earned the recognition based on his innovative roles in public relations in Nigeria and the hospitality industry in particular. The award was presented to him at the 26th Annual General Meeting/Conference of NIPR Capital Chapter which was held in October.

In a citation for the award, ITRealms gathered, the NIPR stated that Mr. Adeyemo was being honoureded for his “outstanding personal attributes which he has harnessed over the years to lead a robust Public Relations Department in Transcorp Hilton Abuja., in addition to his consistent display of passion for the Public relations profession”.

 The Institute also highlighted his exemplary leadership skills, and role as a seasoned administrator and an accomplished public relations practitioner as deserving of recognition.

Presenting the award to him at a well-attended gala dinner, the National Vice President of NIPR thanked him for his high level of professionalism and continuous commitment to the growth of corporate communications in Nigeria.

Receiving the award, Mr. Shola Adeyemo, thanked the NIPR for the recognition and honour and pledged his commitment to promoting excellence in corporate communications in Nigeria.

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Ekweremadu escaped assassination

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Tuesday (17-11-15), escaped suspected assassination attempt, according to his special adviser on media, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, reports ITRealms.

He also said that the attempt occurred at about 10:00am between Apo Flyover and Dantata Construction Company’s yard, close to the Old Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters junction on his way to work.

Anichukwu equally said that the suspected assassins who operated in a tinted, white-coloured Mercedez Benz AMG E63 without a plate number, were chauffeured by a long-bearded light skinned foreigner, apparently a mercenary.

The vehicle, which was positioned by the Apo Bridge, on noticing that the Deputy President of the Senate’s convoy took the right turn to join the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway instead, made a turn.

“The occupants attempted to attack the convoy, but were blocked. The driver violently broke into the convoy and they made several frantic attempts to attack the Senator’s official car,” he said. 

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Osun to name model high school after Soyinka

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The State of Osun has concluded plans to name a 3,000 capacity model high school after Prof. Wole Soyinka in Osogbo, reports ITRealms.

The Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made this disclosure on Wednesday while receiving an award of Excellence from the Association of Primary school Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON) in Osogbo.‎

His administration's commitment, Aregbesola said is to develop education in the state, by putting forward for use a high school facility with the capacity of 3,000 students named after Prof. Wole Soyinka in Ejigbo on Monday‎

"On Monday, we are going to present our model high school, named after a worthy Nigerian and a great educationist himself, Prof Wole Soyinka. It is a school in a class of its own, that will accommodate 3,000 pupils, with full learning infrastructure," he said.

Equally, Aregbesola said that his government has come to the realisation that school environment largely determine the quality and character of students produced.
Responding, the National President, AOPHSHON, Alhaji Mahmud Lawal applauded the governor for his giant strides in education.

Lawal also described the state educational policies as one of the best in the world, stressing that governor Aregbesola has bridged the wider gap between the public and private education in the country.

Alhaji Lawal who identified with the state government on the current economic situation lauded Aregbesola for his unwavering support to quality education as he has provided a smooth template and conducive academic environment for pupils and students across the state.

He averred that in spite the current financial challenges being encountered by the present administration, the state didn't deter from all the programmes embarked upon.

The (AOPSHON) National President contented that the state government has been building its educational policies on the solid rock of academic transformation, success and development which according to him has manifested in the quality of its pupils and students.

He said the provision of viable educational sector in the state has significantly translated into what he described as vibrant basic education knowledge acquisition which according to remain the best stage of learning.

According to him "Osun State deserves a worthwhile commendation and encomium especially on its giant strides and laudable achievements in educational sector which had earned it several accolades and international recognition.

"Though our coming to Osun State was primarily to hold our annual National Seminar/Workshop and as well acknowledge the trends of general development and immense contributions of the current government in education most importantly elementary education.

"We have identified primary education as the most essential part of human life which must not be ignored by any serious government as it sets pace for subsequent knowledge acquisition and academic qualifications,” he said.

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Riemann Hypothesis: ICMCS confirms Nigerian professor Maths discovery

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The International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMCS) has confirmed the discovery by the Nigerian Professor, Opeyemi Enoch, a senior lecturer in mathematics at the Federal University in Oye Ekiti, reports ITRealms.

A member of the Conference committee of ICMCS 2015 where Prof. Oyemi presented his finding on the long-year unresolved Riemann Hypothesis, entitled "A Matrix That Generates the Point Spectral of the Riemann Zeta Function" Nina Ringo, a prominent scientist in the field of mathematical control theory said in an electronic mail (email) to CNN that he personally considered the results to be very important.

"I consider his results to be very important and confirm his discovery" Ringo said.

Speaking on his solution to the 156 year mathematical problem, Opeyemi said that solving the complex Riemann Hypothesis, comprises the distribution of prime numbers, and comes with a $1 million, about N199,230,000 prize awarded by the Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI).

Mr. Opeyemi also said his findings are due for publication by a journal attached to the Vienna conference on December 1, stressing that he would pass on his paper to the CMI then. 

Reacting to some media reports doubting his discovery, Opeyemi said: "I have a proof and the mathematics community is behind me."

He pointed out that the 156-year-old math puzzle took him "seven good years" and that comments from detractors had not dampened his sense of achievement.

"People have the privilege and the right to say whatever they want to say," he said, adding "I have not really been giving attention to some of the comments."  

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Pix: Nigerian Professor, Opeyemi Enoch courtesy CNN