CECAD to host 2nd SID @NIRA House - ITREALMS

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The Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD) has concluded plans to host its second annual Safer Internet Day (SID) at the NIRA House in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this to ITREALMS, Project Coordinator on SID 2019, Hilary Damissah said that the bottomline is to unite major stakeholders and create a platform for robust engagements towards raising awareness on the issues that surround internet usage, with the aim of preventing the misuse of the internet, and the promotion of responsible digital citizens.

“We hope that SID 2019 will better equip young people to take more responsibility of their online lives, and harness the positive power of the internet for personal development and societal good,” he said.

Damissah also told ITREALMS that half of everyone on earth is today online, hence safety has becomes a concern.

“Moreso because any data we input online can be instantly stored, intercepted, and weaponized against us by others,” he said, stressing that how to protect kids from the dark side of the cyberspace is among the issues to be discussed at this year event, insisting that the coming generation must learn to deal with these issues.

Further, he said, this year's Safer Internet Day (SID) would focus on "Together for a better internet", is a call to action for all stakeholders to join together and play their part in creating a better internet for everyone, and especially for younger users.

Nenye Dom/Editor

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GOCOP set for second annual conference in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has concluded plans for its second annual conference holding on Friday, October 19, 2019 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

A statement released in Lagos on Wednesday by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Olumide Iyanda, confirmed that the theme of the conference is “Online Publishers’ Role Towards a Sustainable Economy, Credible Election and Security in Nigeria.”

Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba (CON), has confirmed his presence as chairman of the event.

“Aremo Osoba’s choice as chairman is informed by his enviable profile as a journalist, elder statesman and peace advocate.

“He brings in a wealth of experience as former Managing Director of Daily Times Nigeria Limited, Governor of Ogun State and member of the Nigerian Constituent Assembly, among others,” the statement said.

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Senior Team Manager for the Africa Program of the Open Society Justice Initiative, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has also confirmed his presence as the guest speaker.

“Recognised globally as an authority in international law, international economic and human rights law, public policy and political economy, Prof Odinkalu’s presentation will provide a clear roadmap for the media and other critical stakeholders in the Nigerian projects,” the statement added.

Chairman, Centre of Excellence in Multimedia Technology, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye; and former Director, ICT Centre, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Prof. Leonard Shilgba, will be the discussants.

The Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other stakeholder groups in the media will be represented at the conference.

GOCOP represents media organisations registered in Nigeria with promoters drawn from practitioners who have served at senior levels in the profession.

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