NITDA DG visits NiRA: Thumbs-up AfriNIC IPv6 Training

The Acting Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Vincent Olatunji paid a courtesy visit to the NiRA Headquarter in Lagos.

The Acting Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Vincent Olatunji paid a courtesy visit to the NiRA Headquarter in Lagos. For the DG, NiRA is a child that has the blessing of the Agency by virtue of standard, training and process which places NiRA in good light.

He believes that when the deliverable is obvious to the government and its people, nothing can stop the support of NITDA. He stated that NITDA will continue to support startups to create employment and job creation, Small Medium Scales, Innovation Hubs that would create home-grown solutions that would address issues within Nigeria.

The DG believes that the community does not need competition but collaboration, With the submission of a road-map to the Federal Executive Council, everyone is expected to be ready to make Nigeria work. The Ministry of Communication is set to change the attitude of Nigerians with partnerships and collaborations to make it work.

The Past President of ATCON, Engr, Lanre Ajayi stated that it was exceptional for the DG to take time to visit. Quoting the NiRA President, it was the first time a DG of the Agency would pay such a courtesy call to the NiRA Building. Engr. Ajayi requested for more room to seat and discuss mainstreaming discussion on Innovation Hub and programs that widening Capacity Building. He appreciated the visibility that the Acting Director General is given to NITDA and hope for more productive actions.

The representative of University of Ibadan, Dr. Osunade was happy to see the Acting DG in action. He requested that the agency pay attention to the eNigeria Exercise and ensure that life comes back to it. He was sure that they would ensure they take the first move to promote the industry and the sector in the right direction.

AfriNIC representative, Mr. Mukon Akong Tamon believes that Africa may become the dumping ground if we refuse to develop in the right direction. We consider NiRA as a critical infrastructure, just like every ccTLD in Africa. To move the GDP, its important to ensure that the infrastructure is credible to handle the emerging technologies and process.

The NiRA President introduced the NiRA Academy to the Acting DG. He stated that NiRA hopes to use this arm to train more Nigerians to global standard. Also, The Ndukwe Kalu Foundation, NiRAs arm to execute the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the association. The President also suggested that the Agency should look at the support that ngNOC can get from the Annual training.

In response, the Acting DG hope to fill the existing gap within the University while the students are in a dynamic environment. He believes that all the needed suggestions and request would be included in the agenda for the agency.

.NG host AfriNIC training: Nigerian Experts benefit (IPv6 and INRM).

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) in partnership with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the University of Ibadan, was in Nigeria to train an handful of carefully selected participant to benefit from the developmental approach to emerging technologies across the globe. The need to migrate from the Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPV4) to IPV6 is imminent against all odds.

The training is organised to enhance capacity and encourage the adoption of IPv6 in Nigeria amongst Internet Service Provide (ISP). The training wraps up today with AfriNIC Expert Trainers are satisfied with the level of feedback from participants.

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR JOB VACANCIES AT THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE

1. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) wishes to announce vacancies in the following MDAs:

(i) Federal Ministry of *Information*;
(ii) Federal Ministry of *Environment*;
(iii) Federal Ministry of *Justice*;
(iv) Federal Ministry of *Trade and Investments*; and
(v) Bureau of *Public Procurement*.

2. Suitably qualified candidates with character and integrity, who are interested in making career in the Federal Civil Service, are invited to apply for any of the posts indicated in each of the MDAs:-

i. Qualified Applicants can *access Application Forms on-line* on FCSC Website:
*www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng*

ii. *Collect FCSC Forms* from Chairmen of the States Civil Service Commissions in the Following *Geo-political Zones*:
(a) North-West (Kaduna);
(b) North-East (Yola);
(c) North-Central & Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mabushi (Abuja);
(d) South-East (Owerri);
(e) South-South (Port Harcourt);
(f) South-West (Ibadan).

iii. FCSC Headquarters, 4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.

For avoidance of doubt, *application form is free.* Completed Application *Forms must be submitted where collected* on or not later than *six (6) Weeks* from the date of this Publication (Advertisement).

All Application Forms should be submitted in a *sealed envelope clearly stating the Ministry, the post applied for* and addressed to the:

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4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.

*Signed*
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Director (PRS)
For: Honourable Chairman

International Workshop: Register for the IPv6 Training.

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and University of Ibadan (UI) in partnership with Africa Network Information Center (AfriNIC), have concluded plans to organize a 4day International Workshop on “Internet Number Resources Management (INRM) and  IPv6  Planning and Deployment” in Lagos from August 23 to 26, 2016.  This is part of AFRINIC annual free extensive training program for over 600 network engineers, with priority given to AFRINIC members.

Participation at the workshop is targeted at Network Engineers in the Nigerian ICT ecosystem including the academics. Resource persons for this workshop are international experts coming from outside Nigeria. 

In a Press Release signed by the organizers, the workshop is expected to:

o    Provide impetus for Nigerian Network operators to migrate from IPV4 to IPV6 with its attendant advantages

o    Provide qualitative training for those engineers that manage our networks which would, as we  tackle the problem of quality of service  in the telecommunication industry

o    Provide Nigerian Network Engineers with the required knowledge to compete favourably with their counterpart in the global market.

o    Enhance, as well upgrade, the performance of Network Engineers on network management with the ultimate goal of ensuring the sustainable growth of the Nigerian ICT ecosystem.

o    Boost the productivity level of our network engineers.

For more details, visit AFRINIC dedicated training portal at http://learn.afrinic.net

Kenya to Host ICANN's African Regional Engagement Office

Nairobi, Kenya… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched its first African regional engagement office in Nairobi. ICANN made the announcement today at a press briefing during bilateral engagements with the ICT Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Joe Mucheru. Tarek Kamel, Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Government and IGOs Engagement, Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to The President & Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, and Pierre Dandjinou, VP Global Stakeholder Engagement for Africa were present at the briefing. The office located on 17th Floor of ICEA building will be officially unveiled at an event at the Intercontinental Hotel later in the evening, with various industry stakeholders present to witness the momentous occasion.

The move by ICANN to select Kenya as its African home is a stamp of approval to Kenya's increasingly important role in the Internet ecosystem. The regional presence will further deepen ICANN's engagement with African Governments as well as the private sector players.

Statistics by Communications Authority estimate that Kenya's mobile phone penetration stands at over 88% while Internet penetration stands at 82.6%, reaching about 35.5 million people making Kenya among the most connected population in the world. Kenya also boasts one of the most active online populations on the continent with users increasing every day. The growing reach of the Internet coupled with the rapid spread of mobile phones and the wide diffusion of social media have immensely contributed to Kenya's socio-economic development growth.

source:

https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2016-05-24-en