Providus Bank, Polaris Bank join sponsors of QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit - ITREALMS

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Providus Bank and Polaris Bank have been announced as additional sponsors of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.

They join First Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell in supporting the landmark event.

PCRC urges youths to join Committee to prevent crimes - ITREALMSA

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The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has urged youths to join the committee to ensure prevention of incessant
armed robbery, kidnapping, terrorism and other criminal activities in the community.

The National Vice Chairman South West Geopolitical Zone of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Elder Prince Sunny Yemi Adenowo, said the youths are the greater of tomorrow and once they are not carried along and catch them young in community policing it will jeopardize the image of the community in future.

NDSF@15: Ojo, Adebayo, Nnamani, Ekuwem, Nwannenna, Odusote join DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame - ITREALMS

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The Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda, Mr. Edetaen Ojo alongside the chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria and CNSSL group, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Managing Director, Digital Realty Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Executive Vice Chairman, Teledom International, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; Managing Director, Condata Systems Limited, Dr. Chris Nwannenna and chairperson, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs Ibukun Odusote, have been inducted into the DigitalSENSE Africa Hall of Fame, reports ITREALMS.

Affirming this at the weekend, the Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke said that the induction exercise was held at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, as part of the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE forum on Internet Governance for Development, presided over by the award-winning Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda, Mr. Edetaen Ojo with the theme: “IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy & Safer Civic Space in Nigeria.”

FG & NLC Struggles: Dalung, APC chieftain, others join Legit.ng discourse - ITREALMS

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The approach by the Federal Government on the ongoing struggles by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) was top on the agenda at the discourse hosted virtually by the Legit.ng, Nigeria's leading digital media and news platform, reports ITREALMS.

The discourse, entitled "FG & Labour Struggles: Catalyst for Other Governance Demands" took place on Legit.ng's X Space, penultimate Saturday, with focus on the federal government and the labor congress struggles, and the consequences of this on other potential demands from the citizens.

Caleb Ogundele, Ramanou Biaou join global ISOC board of trustees - ITREALMS

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The President, Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria chapter, Mr Caleb Ogundele has been elected into the global ISOC Board for Trustees (BoT) a three-year term, reports ITREALMS.

Ogundele was elected under the chapter alongside Ramanou Biaou, former president, ISOC Benin.

Ebi, Ipinmisho, Adedeji, Ndionuka to join Marwa @Realnews 10th lecture - ITREALMS

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Prominent Nigerians have confirmed their participation in the Realnews 10th Anniversary Lecture. 

These include, Elizabeth Ngozi Ebi, Group Managing Director of Futureview Financial Services Limited, Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho, former director general and member of the Presidential Committee on Eradication of Drug Abuse (PACEDA), Dr. Dokun Adedeji, director general, Christ against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM) and Dr. Nkemakolam Ndionuka, consultant psychiatrist and medical director, Tranquil & Quest Behavioural Health.

CONFIRMED: INEC Chairman Yakubu, Ardo, Arase join Adegboruwa, Aniagolu-Okoye in Lagos for GOCOP Confab’22 - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the 2022 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) billed for Thursday, October 6 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, as keynote speaker and panelists are now in town for the epoch event, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming the development, Chairman, 2022 Conference Committee, Mr. Ken Ugbechie was quoted in a press statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Remmy Nweke, that the keynote speaker and Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is live in Lagos for this conference to be presided over by the founder, Centre for Alternative Policy Perspectives and Strategy (CAPPS) Dr. Umar Ardo, who arrived on Wednesday.

Confab’22: Delta, Lagos, NIMASA, Chevron, NDDC, Access Bank, Unity Bank, Glo join GOCOP partners

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The momentum has continued to rise for the sixth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) as more corporate partners have lent their support for the event scheduled for Thursday, October 6 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja-Lagos.

The chairman, 2022 Conference Committee, Mr. Ken Ugbechie revealed on Monday that the latest partners comprised Delta State and Lagos State, in addition to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Chevron Nigeria Limited, and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Defection: Akintola’s supporters, others took wise decision to join PDP says group

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A sociopolitical group based in Oyo State, the Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has lauded the followers of Chief Adeniyi Akintola, SAN who, according to the lawyer, have joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oke Ogun and Oyo zones of the state, insisting that they have taken the wisest decision.

The group, which also hailed the former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his pro-development, patriotic political style and straightforwardness, said that it was not surprised that the senior lawyer has come under criticisms from his party members who abhor the home truths about Oyo politics.

ALMPO chair, Alabraba to join ASPEN Institute fellowship - ITREALMS

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The chairman, Association of Licensed Mobile Payment Operators (ALMPO), Jay Alabraba, has been selected to join the Aspen Institute’s Finance Leaders Fellowship. Alabraba will join a diverse class of leaders from across the global finance industry, reports ITREALMS.

Alabraba, also the co-founder of Paga, ITREALMS gathered, is the pioneering mobile money operator, said, “I am honored to join The Aspen Institute through Class V of the Finance Leaders Fellowship and very excited to help advance the work of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. The focus of the fellowship aligns superbly with my personal values, and I will leverage on the platform to drive agenda items around both financial and economic inclusion.”

Breaking: Destiny Amana, Ogochukwu, Ajiboye Mayowa join NIRA Board - ITREALMS

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The President of the Nigeria Internet Group and chief executive of Icecool Contract, Mr. Destiny Amana has been elected into the board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) among two others, reports ITREALMS.

Amana, ITREALMS gathered is joining the board newly alongside Messrs Frank Ifeanyi Ogochukwu and Ajiboye Mayowa, while Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata and Dr. Eugene Ohu were also elected into the officers of the board as Treasurer and Financial Secretary respectively.

Join FirstBank's vybes throughout December - ITREALMS

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The FirstBank plc has promised customers an enjoyable December season with it vybe, which promotes the growth and development of entertainment genres including music, fashion and arts in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The yearly partnership tagged FirstBankIssaVybe which kicked off in 2018, is designed by the Bank to create an enthralling and enabling experience for Nigerians especially the young ones in the Yuletide season to bond with family and friends, whilst connecting with their favourite superstars.

From the exciting Alternative Sound 4.0, held at Terra Culture on 5 December 2019 to the unforgettable “An Evening with FBNHoldings” held on 13 December, 2019 to the pleasure overload of Island Block Party at Oniru Lagos on 14 December, lucky customers and followers of the Bank’s social media handles were given free tickets to have loads of fun!

Also, in the bouquet of fun extravaganza was Teni - The Billionaire Experience musical concert held at Eko Hotel on Monday, 16 December 2019 which had many customers thrilled to the finest of tunes by the Billionaire crooner and other guest artistes present.

Youth and teenage fashion lovers are not left out; as with Street Souk, they were exposed to the current trends in the world of creativity in the fashion industry. The event held on Wednesday, 18 December 2019. Keen on getting exposed to the best and latest designs, wears and fabrics in fashion, then the African Fashion Week Nigeria would be your port of call. The event, billed for 20 – 21 December 2019 attracts leading players in the fashion industry and promises to deepen the fashion appetite and interest of participants.

On the 27th of December, it would be the turn of Davido’s Good Time Concert to take Centre Stage and provide opportunities for FirstBank customers to win tickets to have a good time this season. FirstBank will then round up the year in grand style with the much anticipated concert with the Future Live in Concert scheduled for 29 December 2019 at the Eko hotel.

On the Bank’s commitment to vybing the society in December, the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications said “2019 has indeed been a significant year for the FirstBank family being our 125th –anniversary with the celebratory theme ‘Woven into the Fabric of Society’. DecemberIsAVybe is an avenue for us to appreciate our stakeholders for their support by promoting and providing opportunities to grow entertainment industry and empowering young people as jobs are created in this period. It’s an opportunity for those who cannot afford passes to attend key events through giveaways. It is our way of further showing that we are indeed well woven into the fabric of society.”

To win tickets for any of these events, join the conversation ‘#DecemberIsAVybe’ by following FirstBank on any of its respective social media handles; @firstbanknigeria on Instagram; @firstbankngr on twitter and FirstBankofNigeriaLimited on Facebook.

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World Bank, UNESCO join forces to enhance right to access - ITREALMS

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The World Bank and UNESCO have joined forces for enhancement of the right of access to information by victims of the armed conflict in Colombia, reports ITREALMS.

A promising joint endeavor by UNESCO and World Bank is underway in Colombia to foster more effective access to information on victims’ rights through the capacity building of key pilot stakeholders responsible for managing related communications.

After almost 50 years of internal armed conflict in the country, currently, over 8.5 million people have been recognized by the State as victims. With unprecedented progress having been made in recent years in the peace process, the development and implementation of effective transitional justice programs and policies is critical to building peace in Colombia.

Government outreach programs and efforts by civil society organizations to raise awareness of victims’ rights and their exercise have a critical role to play in informing citizens about the programs and benefits for which they may be eligible, how to access them, and the ways in which these can participate in the creation and monitoring of related public policies. 

However, recent research has shown that many of the municipalities in regions most affected by the conflict lack media producing local news and that efforts to provide victims with access to information about their rights are not always having their intended impact due to challenges associated with coverage, understanding of the communicated information, and continuity in follow-up.

In response to this complex scenario, the World Bank and UNESCO, through funding provided by the World Bank’s Nordic Trust Fund, are working with the Government of Colombia and civil society organizations to develop a series of activities to strengthen their capacity to communicate to victims about their rights.

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Danko, 2 others to join ICANN board after Barcelona - ITREALMS

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The ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee has named Danko Jevtovic as the newest member of the ICANN Board of Directors at the conclusion of ICANN63 in Barcelona, Spain, reports ITREALMS.

Danko will serve a three-year term and would be replacing Lousewies van der Laan for Europe.

There are two other new board members namely Rafael Ibarra for Latin America / Caribbean Islands, and Tripti Sinha for North America.

ITREALMS gathered that this is an update to the ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee’s 2 August announcement introducing selections for leadership positions within ICANN, after the Committee was informed by Lousewies van der Laan that, due to unforeseen family obligations, she is unable to extend her service to the Board after this current term.

ITREALMS recalled that the Nominating Committee is charged with recruiting and selecting a portion of ICANN’s leadership.

The Nominating Committee is mandated to ensure that ICANN’s overall leadership is diverse in geography, culture, skills, experience, and perspective. Selectees should meet the following basic criteria: Integrity, objectivity, and sound judgment, Support decision-making within groups, Ability to work effectively in English, Understanding of ICANN’s mission and operation, Commitment to ICANN’s success, Experience in world affairs, ability to contribute to cultural, professional, and geographic expertise, Willingness to work long and hard, generally as volunteers, for the global public trust.

ICANN prides itself with the mission to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique, so computers know where to find each other. 

ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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DigitalSENSE Forum 2018: Okereafor, Uzor join speakers’ faculty

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The duo of a first class electronics and telecommunications engineer, Dr. Kenneth Okereafor, and the chief executive officer, Wisdom Computer Technology, Mr. Francis Uzor, have joined the growing selected speakers faculty, at the 2018 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable billed for Wednesday, June 6 in Lagos, reports ITRealms.

According to the Executive Director, Operations at DigitalSENSE Africa Media, the organisers of NDSF series, Mrs. Nkemdilim Nweke, both Dr. Okereafor and Mr. Uzor would be addressing data protection and web entrepreneurship respectively alongside other speakers, at the forum slated for Cooperative Hall, Oshodi-Isolo Secretariat, Oshodi-Lagos.

The 2018 edition being hosted in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) with endorsement of the Federal Ministry of Communications, she said, would be presided over by the chief executive officer, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) who doubles as chairman, IPv6 Council Nigeria, Mr. Muhammed Rudman.

She noted that Dr. Okereafor, a columnist with ITRealms, a publication of DigitalSENSE Africa Media on Talking Biometrics, is an accomplished ICT professional and cybersecurity expert with over 20 years experiences in Enterprise ICT innovation management in private and public sector computing.

He holds dual PhD degrees in Computer Science (Cybersecurity & Biometrics) and Management (ICT Administration and Governance) with a first class Electronic & Telecommunications Engineering background.

He is a United Nations-trained Network Security Specialist and is proficient in Network Optimization, Data Protection, Biometric Systems and Digital Forensics.

Equally, she said that pragmatic entrepreneur and chief executive officer of Enugu-based Wisdom Computer Technology, Mr. Francis Uzor, was an unanimous choice speaker on the sideline of ICT Entrepreneurship session.

Uzor, she further said, has been the Business Development Manager and Co-Founder for Wizzyhub Technologies, an ICT based firm that founded the digital school software solution.

He has authored two books including “Maximizing Life after Graduation” and “21 Computer Secretes” with tutorial CDs.

The 2018 NDSF series is hosted in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Galaxy Backbone, Teledom International, IXPN, Computer Professional (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN), Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), among others.

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Centre LSD join forces with CSOs, media to push LG autonomy bill

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The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) in collaboration with the Civil Society Organisations cum Media Roundtable drummed support for Local Government (LG) autonomy, reports ITRealms.

The one-day roundtable was organized in partnership with Christian Aid with funding from UKAID under her Voice to the People (V2P) project, on Thursday September 21, 2017 in Kaduna to galvanize CSOs and media in the North West geopolitical zone to sustain the momentum around the issue of Local Government Autonomy and push for the passage of the bill at the subnational stages leveraging on the current constitution review process.

The Programme Officer of the Centre, Mr. Vincent Dania, said that Local Government Financial Autonomy bill seeks to abolish the state-local government joint allocation which puts enormous finances and control in the hands of state governors.

“The bill, if passed, will have positive implications for development in Nigeria especially at the grassroots level, hence the need for its engagement at all levels is critical,” he said.

Dania, also noted that a financially autonomous local government system that recognizes the place of citizens’ participation in decision-making, will ensure not just the virility of local governments to deliver services at the grassroots level but also bring about widespread development to communities across the country.

He commended the senate for passing the bill on local government financial autonomy amongst others in the ongoing constitution review process, the release enjoined Civil Society Organizations, the media, social media influencers as well as all well-meaning Nigerian citizens to sustain the push at the subnational level  to ensure the bill (s) scales through with their relevant provisions not tinkered with during the review stage by legislators at the State level.

As said by him, this was in the interest of the federalist principles Nigeria has opted for, and for ensuring that the local government, which is the arm of government that is closest to the people, performs her statutory function of being the engine of community and rural development.

He enjoined all well-meaning Nigerian citizens to share their opinions and contribute to the deliberations on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp to name a few.

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APPROVED! Lenovo, Stanbic join Yudala Zero Gravity train

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Legendary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) titan, Lenovo and notable financial institution, Stanbic IBTC Bank have joined the growing list of premium corporate organizations who have solidly approved the Yudala Zero Gravity, reports ITRealms.

Yuala Zero Gravity, ITRealms gathered is a mega digital entertainment concert powered by pioneer composite e-commerce outfit Yudala in partnership with New Concept Media Group (NCMG) and built on tripod of three-city dual mega concert featuring the best artistes in Contemporary Nigerian hip-hop and Rock Gospel, with loads of surprises and other side attractions in store for attendees at this inaugural edition.

Sources at Yudala, affirmed this to  ITRealms, noting that with core operations in more than 60 countries and its products sold in around 160 countries, Lenovo has remained a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and sales of personal computers, tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices, IT management software and smart televisions. In 2015, Lenovo was the world's largest personal computer vendor by unit sales, with its ThinkPad line of notebook computers, IdeaPad line of notebook laptops, IdeaCentre line of desktops, Yoga line of notebook laptops, and the ThinkCentre line of desktops enjoying worldwide acceptance and huge patronage.

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of the globally respected Standard Bank Group is one of Nigeria’s most structured and fiscally-responsible financial institutions. Boasting a wide range of personal and commercial banking products through over 180 branches spread across every state in Nigeria and its online banking platforms, Stanbic IBTC Bank has stood out with a suite of carefully designed retail and business banking products tailored for individuals and businesses. The bank has also leveraged on its self-service channels powered by sophisticated technology to bring convenient banking to customers.

With barely a month to flag-off, Lenovo and Stanbic’s partnership with Yudala on Zero Gravity will undoubtedly raise the profile of the event while also offering attendees huge potential value that will expectedly accrue from the involvement of both brands at the Zero Gravity concerts.

This inaugural edition of Yudala Zero Gravity will hold in three cities - Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. Each city will host two concerts: a Contemporary Nigerian music blast and a Rock Gospel concert. Zero Gravity will witness pure acoustics and live performances from the best Nigerian artistes in both genres of music. The mega digital entertainment event kicks off with a Contemporary music blast at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos on October 2^nd 2016.

As an initiative to reward customers, free tickets will be delivered to Yudala customers for purchases made from August 1st 2016 online or in any Yudala Experience Store nationwide. Customers will also be upgraded to VIP or VVIP on the basis of further purchases which may take them to the threshold for these categories. Also 100 free tickets are on offer for a lucky few who text their name and email address only to 08027829123.

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Nobel Laureates: Bill Gates, Martin Engstroem to join Honorary Senate

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The Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners Meetings slated for Lake Constance, would this year herald the induction of the Microsoft Founder, William H. Gates III otherwise known as ‘Bill Gates’ and founder of Verbier Festival & Academy, Martin T:son Engstroem as Honorary Senate members at the 61^st session later this June, reports ITRealms.

The Foundation spokesman, Christian Rapp, confirm this to ITRealms, saying the recognition of the duo of personalities was based on their sustained personal commitment to supporting and encouraging young talents by opening the door to future opportunities.

He said, that As part the 61st Meeting of Nobel Laureates to be held from Sunday, 26 June through July 1, would see the Honorary Senate composed of representatives of the scientific, business and political communities, and play a role in advising the Foundation Board of Directors.

The Foundation, he said, organises the annual meetings of Nobel Laureates alongside its Board of Directors, whereas the Founders Assembly of the Foundation is comprised of some 240 Laureates. 24 Nobelprizewinners and 570 young researchers from 80 countries are expected to attend the 61st Nobel Laureate Meeting.

ITRealms gathered that Martin T:son Engstroem in his role as founder and guiding light of the Verbier Festival & Academy has created an international forum for the advancement of young musicians which, since 1991, has become one of the most innovative music venues in Europe. The VerbierFestival Academy offers young performers the opportunity to gain experience which will be of great value in developing their careers. For three weeks, the young musicians who meet the strict selection criteria take part in daily master classes in which they are able to learn first-hand from acknowledged virtuosi and broaden their horizons.

The significance of the Verbier Festival & Academy for the musical world is comparable to that of the Nobel Laureates Meetings for the international world of science. Both institutions share the same values and goals of disseminating knowledge, inspiring young minds and building networks. The Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners Meetings at Lake Constancewishes to underscore these similarities by inducting Martin T:son Engstroem into its Honorary Senate.

William H. Gates III through the Microsoft Corporation founded by him has made a major contribution to the fact that computers are today a normal part of our everyday lives. After stepping back from his day-to-day involvement with the business, he has devoted much of his time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he founded with his wife, Melinda. 

The foundation focuses on global health and development, and improving public education in the United States.

In recognition of his work in the advancement of future-oriented communications technologies and his commitment to education and research, the Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners Meetings at Lake Constance is inducting William H. Gates III into its Honorary Senate. Through his Foundation, he is actively helping to improve the conditions under which people live and learn worldwide. His commitment is an inspiration to young researchers in that it demonstrates how science and research can contribute to overcoming global challenges.

The members of the Honorary Senate are: Josef Ackermann, José Manuel Barroso, Ernesto Bertarelli, Christof Bosch, former German Federal President Roman Herzog, Dr. h.c.Klaus Jacobs (†), Henning Kagermann, Malcolm Knight, Pamela Mars Wright, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, Joachim Milberg, former Federal President Johannes Rau (†), Annette Schavan, Shri Kapil Sibal, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Edmund Stoiber, Erwin Teufel, Daniel Vasella, Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, Martin Winterkorn

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Galaxy Backbone commits to deploying education cloud, partners Vice Chancellors

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Galaxy Backbone has reiterated its commitment to ensure that Nigerian Universities join the fray of cloud users as it partners Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities, reports ITRealms.

This, ITRealms reports would enable the leveraging its suite of cloud applications which can be accessed over the internet or Galaxy Backbone’s fibre and terrestrial wide area network. 

The partnership ITRealms gathered was one of the major outcomes at the Annual Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) Conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently. 

The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Mr. Yusuf Kazaure who was represented by the Group Head, Business Development, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Nneka Nwobi shared their excitement over the collaboration with AVCNU.

“We are excited that the shift from traditional software models to the Internet has steadily gained momentum over the last 10 years. As a leading ICT infrastructure and services company in Nigeria, we believe that the next decade of cloud computing promises new ways to collaborate everywhere and empower Nigerian Universities with the technology platform to compete in a global world” he said.

He explained that the key components of Galaxy Education Cloud include nationwide, dedicated institution management systems, a robust, personalized platform for student administration, access to nationwide fiber backbone with special discounts for higher education and dedicated online collaboration spaces for VCs and faculty with secure access control. 

Equally, Malam Yusuf said that as a key technology partner, Galaxy will ensure high-speed connectivity links to all institutional partners as well as provide capacity-building activities for university personnel. 

Galaxy Backbone boss further said that universities are critical stakeholders in preparing the future workforce and that there was need for meaningful and robust engagement between the Gown and Town so that outputs from the ivory towers would meet the needs of the industries.

He urged the university authorities on the need to embrace requisite technologies and digitization of records across universities which would open plethora of opportunities that would drive internally generated revenues (IGRs) that are essential for entrenching universities autonomy.

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