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Organization & Inclusion: Priorities of NCS Enugu 2014 LOC

Organization and inclusion are the main priorities of the #NCSEnugu2014 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) as preparations are firmed up for the event.
LOC is making significant headway towards the hosting of the 25th National Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), which is held Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria from July 23 through 25, 2014.
NCS conferences are the largest annual gathering of IT professionals and stakeholders in Nigeria.
Behind every NCS conference is the National Conferences Committee, the National Secretariat and a dedicated LOC.
Led by Dadson Jon Nwakalo FNCS, CEO, DCS International Ltd., (the Knowledge Engineers), the #NCSEnugu2014 LOC has been actively pushing the conference agenda and its challenging theme, “Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Nigeria: The Role of IT” within Enugu state and neighboring states.
As expected, the LOC has been liaising with the National Conferences Committee in planning on the ground logistics, funding, registration promotion, volunteer recruitment, local publicity and media coverage, accommodation assistance, as well as local transportation.
The LOC has placed a premium on organizations to effectively handle the various scenarios and activities.
Organization is geared toward mobilizing resources, stakeholders and sponsorship in the region for the conference, where, Inclusion is also an LOC priority – all stakeholders must come on board.
This is reflected through the composition of the LOC which consists of local contacts and volunteers who are members from surrounding educational institutions, government agencies, private firms and related organizations such as the Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS), ICT Dealers and Operator’s Association (ICTDOA).
By prioritizing organization and inclusion, activities of the #NCSEnugu2014 Conference LOC have been well coordinated and directed, as shown during recent visits with NCS President and NCS National executives to critical stakeholders in Enugu state.
In addition to the LOC Chairman, other LOC members that participated in the visits include Arc Udeani, Dr Modester Ezema, Engr. Mrs Ngwu.N., Agu Nneka, Dr. Chinwuko, Dr. Okoronkwo M. C., Onyia ThankGod, Nnanyelugo Nwoye, Arinze Nduanya and Chijioke Ozooffordu.
Highly commendable is the inspiring and infectious LOC commitment especially in encouraging participation by IT practitioners and organizations from the region.
#NCSEnugu2014 is gathering momentum all fronts and already LOC’s unprecedented mobilization of stakeholders has resulted in great interest locally.
The conference provides a great opportunity to showcase IT investments and activities in Enugu state and the entire region.
In preparing for a massive turn out for the conference, the LOC is leaving no stone unturned. Creating unforgettable conference experiences is the worthy goal.
It’s about benefit for all – attendees, presenters, NCS, Enugu state, neighboring states, the whole of Nigeria and the global IT community.
NCS holds the annual conference to focus on IT as being truly a vehicle for the accelerated development of the Nigerian economy and society.
The LOC appears committed to playing its role in making #NCSEnugu2014 the best NCS conference so far. Emphasis on organization and inclusion placed by the LOC is certainly not misplaced. May their efforts bear good fruit! Wishing NCS, Enugu state, neighboring region and the entire IT community a most fulfilling and memorable conference!
Jide Awe, chairman, Publicity, Events and Trade Services Committee of the Nigeria Computer Society
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FG Enrolls 59,786 Inmates on NIN Platform

Federal government has said that it has successfully captured 59,786 inmates, representing approximately 74 percent of the total prison population into the National Identity Number (NIN) database.
This figure is based on a total of 80,879 inmates across 256 custodial centres across the country.
Abubakar Umar, spokesman, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Deputy Controller of Corrections, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, dismissed recent media reports alleging that the NIN registration had yet to begin in custodial centres.
Umar described such report as misleading, inaccurate, and not representative of the current situation.
According to Umar, the NIN registration exercise within the correctional facilities was ongoing and has achieved substantial progress.
He credited the achievement to collaboration between the NCoS and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which has enabled successful enrollment of majority of inmates into the national identity database.
According to him, “As of June 7, 2025, a total of 59,786 inmates, roughly 74 percent cent of the total inmate population have been captured on the NIMC platform,” Umar said.
“Efforts are ongoing to register the remaining inmates, and necessary mechanisms have been established to ensure the seamless completion of the process.”
He emphasised that the assertion that NIN registration has not started in custodial centres was factually incorrect and overlooks the extensive work already carried out.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to integrating all inmates into national data systems, including NIN registration, as part of broader efforts to support rehabilitation, reintegration, and digital inclusion for individuals in custody.
Umar also urged media outlets to confirm their information with appropriate authorities before publication to prevent the spread of misinformation that could undermine the Service’s progress and public understanding.
E-Business
NIMC Denies Blocking Police Commission from Verification Server

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG, NIMC
In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server.
Dr. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, described the reported “inability of the Police Service Commission to access the NIMC verification server” as misleading and inaccurate.
He suggested that any challenges faced by the PSC may be due to internal issues within the commission itself, not from NIMC’s end.
The statement reads: “To set the record straight, the NIMC granted verification access to all Nigerian Police formations for the verification of the National Identification Number (NIN). The NPF, PSC and other security agencies have been enjoying uninterrupted verification services for over five years.
“NIMC has provided top-notch verification services for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force, as conducted by the PSC and at no time have there been any complaints or issues regarding NIN Verification by the NPF or PSC.
“The Commission has a robust and harmonious working relationship with the Nigerian Police Force and the Police Service Commission. The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) department of the Nigeria Police Force is actively managing the long-standing verification and integration service between the NIMC and all Nigeria Police formations.Entertainment tourism packages
“NIMC will continue to provide flawless verification services for the purpose of recruitment, security mapping, cybercrime control, and any other security matters.
“The framework by which NIMC provides services to the security agencies was recently restructured for standardization and effective implementation, following consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser, and NPF has confirmed the verification services have continued to be available. We therefore believe that any service interruption experienced by PSC may be due to internal matters.
“NIMC is committed to providing excellent verification services to the PSC, NPF and all its partners but the terms and conditions inherent must be adhered to for uninterrupted flow of service.”
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Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity, Launches National Cleanup Plan

Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity and clean up the nation’s cyberspace.
Recognizing that cybercrime knows no borders, Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger global partnerships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
This announcement was made during a press conference before the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from July 9th to 11th, 2025.
Sa’ad Abubakar, national cybersecurity coordinator from the Office of National Security Advisor, said fighting cybercrime must take the whole of society and the whole of the government approach.
According to him, “Apart from the deterrent approach whereby government agencies such as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest individuals, take them to court and prosecute them, the youth can be nurtured into better citizens who can showcase their capacity in better ways and be useful to the country.”
Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA, also stressed the need for collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrimes.
According to him “Then, in addition to that, we also want to build a stronger global collaboration with the global cyber security ecosystem, because when you look at cybercrime in general, it doesn’t respect the borders.
“Someone can commit a crime from Ghana using a Nigerian ID in the US. So you can look at him physically in a different jurisdiction, pretending to be in another jurisdiction, committing the crime in another jurisdiction.
“So without that kind of synergy and working together, it will be difficult to address these challenges. The third one is challenge. The third one is getting an alternative to cybercrime for our kids in Nigeria. We have this as a major challenge.”
Inuwa further highlighted the upcoming conference’s importance, noting that it would tackle key issues through workshops, discussions on emerging threats, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration strategies, and training programmes.
He also announced that the National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 would feature the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognising top contributions in the field.
The DG extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate with Nigeria in building a safer digital future.
The press conference was attended by notable figures, including Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC); Hanniel Jafar, Representative of the President, of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN); Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marketing Management LLC and members of the press and other stakeholders.
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