Nigeria Computer Society needs N400m to complete secretariat - ITREALMS

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An estimated sum of N400 million is needed to complete the national secretariat of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as over 40 Information Technology professionals have been conferred with fellowship of NCS in addition to two honourary fellows.

NITDA bill 2022 lacks stakeholders input says NCS, seeks complete withdrawal – ITREALMS

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The umbrella body of Information Technology (IT) professionals in the country, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has asked the Executive arm of the Federal Government to immediately withdraw the bill before the National Assembly for the amendment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, because it lacks stakeholders input, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made by NCS President, Prof. Adesina Sodiya while reviewing the industry with ITREALMS on Tuesday in Lagos, insisting that the current bill as presented lacks any stakeholder input in entirety, as most of the inputs were merely collated but jettisoned eventually.

Fayemi reinstates commitment to complete secretariat complex - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State government led by Governor John Fayemi, has approved the completion of phase V of the State Secretariat complex with the aim of creating a more conducive working environment for workers in the State, reports ITREALMS.

The State Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Values Orientation, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known in Ado -Ekiti on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the last State Executive Council meeting.

The Commissioner said the Council approved #290,941,856.36 for Lot 1 and #321,055,946.70 for Lot 2 of the State Secretariat complex; adding that the projects are expected to be completed within six months.

Olumilua disclosed that the Council equally approved earth dredging of Osun stream channel, construction of concrete channel at Temidire/ Ifedore street, and the reconstruction of a failed culvert at Ajolagun in Ikere Ekiti at a sum of #140,088,688.25.

He added that a sum of #194,530,627.27 was approved for the earth dredging of critical areas in Ado Ekiti. These areas include Onala – Balemo –Elemi; Ita Eku – Poly road –Emirin; Omisanjana –Ureje – 133KVA; Awajin –Ureje road and Ireakari- Ilawe road covering a distance of 18,500 metres and will be completed within 12 weeks. The dredging works are aimed at arresting the incessant flooding of the areas.

According to Olumilua, the State Executive Council also approved the following Ekiti State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill 2019; which seeks a better outlaw any form of discrimination against persons living with disabilities in the state.

Another major decision of the meeting was the approval for the procurement and distribution of 10,000 bags of customized Safe Delivery kits (aka Mama Kits) across the 16 LGAs in Ekiti State. This is to ensure that pregnant women are well equipped with necessary health care materials for safe delivery. The project will cost the state government a total #54,200,000.00, as approved by the council.

Olumilua who was flanked by the Commissioners in charge of Works and Environment ministries, Mr Sola Adebayo and Hon Gbenga Agbeyo and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, at the briefing said the Dr Kayode Fayemi-led government was doing everything possible to put smiles on the faces of the people of the state, through effective implementation of the administration’s five- pillar agenda for developmental.

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Etisalat unveils Easylife Complete

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Innovative mobile network operator, Etisalat Nigeria, has launched a new tariff plan called Easylife Complete, reports ITRealms.

Easylife Complete, ITRealms gathered, is a simple flat tariff plan that allows customers to enjoy calls to all networks in Nigeria at 15k/s as well as make calls to anyone in US, UK, Canada, China, India, Germany and Malaysia at the same 15k/s. In order to enjoy this affordable tariff plan, a N5 daily fee is applicable for prepaid customers.

Director, Consumer Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Adeolu Dairo, said the company is determined to provide customers with more choices to stay connected and enjoy quality services at affordable rates. 

“At Etisalat, we continue to innovate with products, services and solutions that make life a lot easier for our customers. Easylife Complete is a testament of our customer-oriented attitude; through our quarterly Customer Forums and other platforms, we constantly obtain feedback from our customers and we respond appropriately in meeting their needs and preferences”, he said.

Dairo added that Easylife Complete also provides customers with free 15 minutes to call friends, family and anyone on the Etisalat network as well as free 15 minutes data which they can use to catch up on online updates or browse their favorite sites. These benefits are also available on Postpaid.

 “With all these, you can see customers have all they need from a telecommunications perspective on Easylife Complete, courtesy of Etisalat” he said.

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