FG calls for submission of Research papers for ICEGOV2024

Nigeria is planning to host a workshop at the 17th Edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). This is to further support DPI’s effective design and implementation by the Federal Government.   Interested researchers from the wider academic networks are called to submit papers tailored to the workshop’s theme “Designing and Implementing Scalable and Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in African Context”.   The DPI-tailored paper should be submitted into the following tracks of the conference: Track 1: Trust and Ethical Digital Governance for…

NAHCON: Beware of Fraudulent Recruitment Messages

This is a public notice from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to alert Muslim intending pilgrims, medical team applicants and or any interested party about the circulation of fraudulent messages regarding recruitment into NAHCON’s medical team and corporate organization. It has come to the Commission’s attention that misleading information is being forwarded to individuals falsely claiming recruitment for full-time officers within NAHCON or as medical team members and other Hajj ad-doc committee members. NAHCON is not currently recruiting full-time officers, or any other staff for that matter and…

NITDA opens Application for COHORT 3 of Professional Courses in partnership with Coursera

In line with the Agency’s drive to implement the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to create one million digital jobs in the Information Technology sector, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Coursera calls for application from interested Nigerians to apply for the Cohort 3 of Coursera courses. Recall that NITDA and Coursera on October 19, 2022 launched a partnership to help combat high rates of youth unemployment, which stood at 19.6% in 2021, with both parties intend to train 8000 Nigerian learners annually in…

2022 RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CONSTABLES: FCT Police Command to commence physical/credentials screening for invited applicants.

The FCT Police Command will on 8th January, 2024 commence the physical and Credentials screening exercise of all invited applicants of the 2022 Police Recruitment of General duty/Specialist Police Constables who are indigenes of FCT. The screening exercise which will take place between 8th to 29th January 2024 in all States of the Federation and FCT Abuja is aimed at examining the physical fitness and to cross check the credentials of all applicants shortlisted for the screening exercise. Invited applicants are to report at the FCT Police Command (Block B)…

NCC Opens Applications for 2023 Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025, which is to encourage the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research. The goal of this initiative is to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. Therefore, the Commission has invited Tech Hubs, and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enrol their start-ups and their solutions in the Talent Hunt Research through a Hackathon organised…

Nigerian Navy debunks Online Advert on Sales of Admission Forms For Nigerian Navy College Of Health Sciences And Technology Offa

The attention of the Naval Headquarters has been drawn to a fraudulent online advertisement/sales of admission forms for the Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences and Technology Offa, Kwara State to unsuspecting members of the public. The fake advertisement fixed the cost of obtaining admission forms at the rate of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) while the school fees is stipulated as One Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Naira (N186,850.00). The criminals further directed all payments for the forms and school fees to be lodged into a…

PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS, CORPS MEMBERS, CORPS PRODUCING INSTITUTIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to reiterate that Deployment and Relocation of Prospective Corps Members, as well as Corps Members are carried out free of charge, and in accordance with the Deployment and Relocation policies of the Scheme. Accordingly, Relocation of Corps Members is effected on individual merit, in line with the laid down policy. In addition, mobilisation of Prospective Corps Members for national service is free of charge, as Corps Producing Institutions do not pay for that. Any infraction on the above policies should be…

NYSC reacts to delay in payment of June monthly allowance to Corps Members

The Management of National Youth Service Corps NYSC in a statement signed by Eddy Megwa,Director, Press and Public Relations has reacted to a report making its rounds on the delay in payment of June monthly allowance to Corps Members serving in various states of the Federation. The service stated that its aware of worries and agitations by Corps Members over the delay.   The statement read in part;   “For the avoidance of doubt, the Scheme completed all arrangements for the payment of Corps Members’ allowance since 27th of June,…

ADVERTORIAL: Make Unauthorized Advert on NYSC and Face The Law – Management

This is to inform Members of the public about the activities of some unscrupulous persons that are impersonating the National Youth Service Corps through fraudulent means on the internet. For the avoidance of doubt, all services in NYSC with regards to deployment, issuance of kits to Corps Members while at the Orientation Camp, accommodation, feeding, posting and relocation attracts no fee. Members of the public, especially students, prospective Corps Members, parents, guardians, Corps employers and Corps Members are strongly advised to beware of the activities of these persons whose intent…

PUBLIC NOTICE: NCC holds maiden edition of Nigeria Girls Can Code Competition(NGCC) February 1

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in its efforts at promoting Digital Literacy and Skills of young school girls in the country, is organising a maiden edition of the Nigeria Girls Can Code Competition (NGCC) in line with the catch-them-young global initiative.   The NGCC aims to engage girls in secondary schools across the country to debate on innovative ways to address the challenges of food security through the application of fifth generation (5G) technology.   This is in line with the Federal Government’s policy initiative – Nigeria Digital Economy Policy…