NCS mobilizes global tech ecosystem for 'RISE 2026' @Jos as Aliyu calls for national renewal - ITREALMS

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The nation’s foremost professional umbrella body for Information Technology practitioners, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), has officially announced the hosting of its landmark annual event, the NCS International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, reports ITREALMS.

Under the high-impact theme, "Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and Economic Renaissance," widely dubbed RISE 2026, the global hybrid conference is scheduled to run from Monday, July 27, to Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.

NCS demands mandatory e-transmission of election results - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed deep concern over the National Assembly's retention of Section 60(5) of the Electoral Act 2022, labeling the Senate's rejection of mandatory electronic result transmission a "step backward" for the nation’s digital leadership, reports ITREALMS.

As the foremost body for IT practitioners in Nigeria, the NCS maintained that this legislative decision creates a loophole that undermines the technological integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

Zinox shakes GITEX Nigeria'25 with ₦15m donation to NCS, CPN, boosts digital education - ITREALMS

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The 2025 edition of GITEX Nigeria ended on a remarkable note with a strong show of corporate philanthropy from Zinox Technologies, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous ICT company and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), reports ITREALMS.

At the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, stunned stakeholders when he announced a combined ₦15 million donation to two key professional bodies driving Nigeria’s digital ecosystem; the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and the Computer Professionals (Registration) Council of Nigeria (CPN).

NCS fixes November 20 for NITMA 2025, set to honour IT trailblazers - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially announced that the 2025 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) will hold on November 20, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

NCS President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, disclosed this during a press briefing, last weekend in Lagos, noting that the event would recognize and reward outstanding individuals, institutions, and governments that have contributed to advancing Information Technology (IT) development in Nigeria and beyond.

NCS President swears in new exco, elders counsel unity, patience - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has inaugurated its new Executive Council (Exco), with a strong call from the President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, for members to uphold their oath of office and dedicate themselves to the growth of the society and the advancement of Information Technology (IT) practice in the country, reports ITREALMS. 

Addressing members during the inauguration, the NCS President stressed the importance of openness to advice and collective contributions, noting that the diversity within the society remains its strength.

NCS inducts 1,289 new members @2025 confab, signifies growth in Nigeria's tech sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially welcomed some 1,289 new members at a recent induction ceremony in Kano, as part of the NCS's 2025 International Conference, reports ITREALMS.

This event, ITREALMS gathered was a significant expansion of Nigeria's professional IT community, with the largest group of inductees being the 800 ordinary members, a category that includes a wide range of professionals, students, and enthusiasts.

Aliyu: Indigenous innovation, not foreign tech, is Nigeria's path to prosperity - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has called for a major shift in the nation's digital landscape, urging a move from reliance on foreign digital solutions to the development of homegrown, intelligent innovations, reports ITREALMS.

This was the core message delivered by NCS President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, at the opening of the 2025 International Conference in Kano State, an event he hailed as a digital renaissance for the region.

Cybersecurity Forum 2025: NCS charts course for digital sovereignty - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has asserted a powerful new mandate for the nation's digital future, emphasizing a crucial pivot from mere cybersecurity awareness to aggressive policy development, robust capacity building, and collaborative action, reports ITREALMS.

This strategic shift was the cornerstone of the welcome address delivered by Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President of the NCS, at the opening of the 2025 Cybersecurity Forum, held at the National Open University Head Office in Abuja.

Under the resounding theme, "Digital Sovereignty: Building an Agile and Resilient Nation," Dr. Aliyu underscored the escalating sophistication and impact of cyberattacks, from ransomware crippling essential services to threats against critical infrastructure. He passionately declared that the time for reactive measures alone is over; Nigeria must now proactively fortify its digital frontiers.

"The digital world we rely on for communication, commerce, governance, and daily life is under constant threat," Dr. Aliyu stated, painting a stark picture of the challenges. "Cyberattacks are growing in scale, sophistication, and impact. From ransomware targeting hospitals and schools, to threats against critical infrastructure and personal data breaches, the need for robust cybersecurity practices has never been greater."

The forum, a flagship initiative of the NCS, has brought together a formidable assembly of minds: experts from government, industry, academia, and the private sector. Their mission, as articulated by Dr. Aliyu, extends beyond merely understanding the current threat landscape. It's about forging "forward-looking strategies in AI security, data protection, incident response, policy, and international cooperation."

A key thrust of the NCS's renewed focus is the development of actionable policies. Dr. Aliyu stressed that the forum's outcome would not just be insightful discussions, but a comprehensive communiqué slated for delivery to all relevant government and private agencies. This communiqué will serve as a direct appeal for stakeholders to champion critical areas for national cybersecurity, including:

Building cutting-edge and relevant cybersecurity infrastructures designed specifically to protect Nigeria's digital sovereignty. This calls for a strategic investment in homegrown solutions and resilient frameworks.


Intensive training and development of a robust pipeline of cybersecurity experts capable of effectively managing and defending these critical infrastructures. Recognizing the global shortage of skilled professionals, Nigeria must cultivate its own talent pool.


Aggressive, nationwide cybersecurity advocacy campaigns, achieved through strategic partnerships with professional bodies like the Nigeria Computer Society. By leveraging the NCS's extensive structure and state chapters, the aim is to ensure comprehensive national coverage and embed a strong cybersecurity culture across all segments of society.

"It is through open dialogue and shared expertise that we will strengthen our collective defenses and ensure a safer digital future for all," Dr. Aliyu urged attendees, emphasizing the collaborative spirit essential for this national endeavor. He encouraged active engagement, critical thinking, and a shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity.

The 2025 Cybersecurity Forum marks a decisive moment for Nigeria. The NCS, under Dr. Aliyu's leadership, is not simply raising awareness; it is spearheading a movement to translate knowledge into concrete action, policy into protection, and collaboration into an unyielding digital shield for the nation's future and sovereignty. The call has been made, and the pathway to a truly agile and resilient digital Nigeria begins now.

NITMA’24: Over 45 personalities conferred with NCS fellows - ITREALMS

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… As Leo-Stan Ekeh emerges Elite Leader in IT Growth

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) through its 2024 Nigerian Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) at the weekend conferred fellowships to some members and distinguished Nigerians, which came in two folds, namely professional and honourary, reports ITREALMS.

These include some 39 professional fellows and seven honourary fellows, just as the Chairman, Zinox Technologies Group, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh emerged the Elite Leader’s IT Growth and Development awardee.

NCS to host 3-day forum on cybersecurity @FCT - ITREALMS

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The umbrella professional body in the Computer and Information Technology in the country, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has concluded plans to host a three-day CyberSecurity Forum and Workshop at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of NCS, Dr. Mohammadu Sirajo Aliyu, said that the three-day event has been slated to hold at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on June 11 through 13, 2024.

Aliyu emerges 15th NCS president - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has elected Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu as its 15th President, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Aliyu, ITREALMS gathered, emerged unopposed and is the first candidate from the Northern part of the country to be elected as President of the 45-year-old body.

Ya'u emerges convener of NCS Situation Room - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Civil Society (NCS) Situation Room has elected Dr Y.Z Ya’u as its Convener in an election held during its strategy meeting on Thursday, 8th June 2023, reports ITREALMS.

The platform of about 80 organisations also elected two co-conveners.

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.

NCS to confer fellowships on 55 Nigerians @NITMA2022 - ITREALMS

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The 2022 edition of the Nigerian Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) is set to conferred fellowship on 55 worthy Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

NITMA is a flagship event organized by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in recognition of outstanding Nigerians in the Information Technology (IT) industry.

British Computer Society plans collabo with NCS - ITREALMS

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The British Computer Society (BCS) has advanced plans to collaborate with the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to improve the quality of membership of both organisations, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS at the Headquarters of NCS in Alausa Lagos on Friday, the International Director, BCS Learning and Development Limited, Mr. Stephen Tweed, said the core of the collaboration would be in the area of skill advancement and quality certification.

Gambari to lead FG delegation to NCS confab 2022 - ITREALMS

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The Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari has been confirmed to lead the Federal Government’s delegation to the 2022 International Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) holding at the Cultural Centre (June 12) Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, reports ITREALMS.

The three-day conference with the theme "Smart, Secure & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022)" would have Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the chairman of the conference.

NCS’ Artificial Intelligence summit to debut in Nasarawa - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advanced plans to host its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Summit in Lafia, Nasarawa State, reports ITREALMS.

NCS AI-Summit2022 briefing:
L-R Mr. Iyiola Ayoola, NCS President, Prof Adesina Sodiya and his deputy Dr Mohammad Sirajo Aliyu

Disclosing this to ITREALMS on Tuesday at the society secretariat, NCS President, Prof. Adesina Sodiya said they are taking the debut to Nasarawa due to the open-arm of the state government in welcoming their idea.

ISDE 2021: All is set, as 700 inductees expected in Uyo - ITREALMS

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Over 700 inductees are expected to join the fold of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body of all Information Technology (IT) professionals, interest groups and stakeholders in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Adesina Sodiya, President, NCS

Currently, ITREALMS gathered that NCS prides itself with about 15,000 members, spread across all the states of the federation.

Lagos NCS demands office space @Digital Village - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Lagos Chapter, has demanded for an office space at the Lagos State-owned Digital Village, reports ITREALMS.

Digital Village building, ITREALMS gathered is at the back of Alausa Shopping Mall also known as Shoprite, which is in a strategic location good for organizing activities.

Otunba APS Arogundade, President, Information Technology Systems and Security Professionals (ITSSP) made this request on behalf of the chapter in his speech at 2019 Information Technology (IT) Conference and Award in Lagos.

The Lagos NCS chapter, he said, has used the hall for its conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) previously, noting that having an administrative office at the Digital Village will add value to the structure and NCS respectively.

“We feel that having an operational office in the premises, having the address of the building on the chapter's letterheads and having the address on call cards will drive more IT personnel and activities to the digital hub,” he pointed out.

Arogundade commended Lagos State for recognising the certification of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) by placing whoever has it on Grade Level 10 across board in the state.

He also requested that such gesture be extended to those IT professionals at the Local Governments and Local Council Development Authorities (LCDAs) need your assistance.

According to him, the Local Government is the closest to the people and as such, in this 21st century, LGs in Lagos State should have departments of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) where the professional IT staff will serve.

“The report we have is that these our colleagues are programme analysts but posted to the Budget and Planning Department with no clear IT related job description, and when they get to Level 12 or thereabout, they leave the Computing profession by converting to other cadres that could guarantee them better recognition as they progress in LG system,” he lamented.

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Adegboyega: Lagos can leverage NCS on THEMES - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State government has been urged to leverage the expertise in the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) chapter in the state to ensure successful project, reports ITREALMS.

Making this call at the weekend, the Lagos State chairman of NCS, Mr. Ganiyu Adegboyega, assured that the chapter has qualified, competent and experienced professionals with appropriate Information Technology (IT)-based solutions and ready to partner with the government on this project.

The chapter 2019 conference theme” Information Technology: Enabler of a Sustainable Lagos Economy”, he said, aligned with the focus of the present administration in Lagos State, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and supported by NCS member, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, as deputy, termed T-H-E-M-E-S, which the government intends to use as its six (6) pillars of development.

He listed the components of T-H-E-M-E-S, to include Traffic Management and Transportation, Health and Environment, Education and Technology, Making Lagos a 21st Century state, and Security and Governance.

For Adegboyega, above components could each be implemented through the use of Information Technology based solutions.

“We look forward to collaborating with the government to achieve its aims and objectives,” he said.

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