E-Business
Resourcery Partners Cisoco on Video Tool Seminar
Resourcery Plc., a leading system integrator in Nigeria in partnership with Cisco Systems International is organising a one day business seminar tagged “Video as tool for corporate communication and productivity”.
The event is aimed at showcasing development in both one-way and two-way video solution and how well this can be employed within the corporate arena for improved business benefits.
The event is targeted at key decision makers in marketing, corporate communication and human resource departments of medium to large organizations in Nigeria. This was disclosed at a media parley which took place at the corporate head office of Resourcery recently.
Speaking from Abuja via video, Mr. Olugbenga Adanlawo, business solution manager (Voice and Video Solution) for Resourcery noted that the global use of video to aid productivity and communication has been on the ascendancy within the corporate environment for some time now and the Nigeria business environment is beginning to enter that developmental phase as well.
This he said necessitated the need to bring together the people who may be the biggest users of the video solution in large to medium scale organizations.
Adanlawo said; “This business session provides an important opportunity for our invited guest to see the practical demonstration of howVideo solution can be deployed as an effective Corporate Communications and Human Resource management tool. It would also provide a real life in-sight into how video can be a cost saving innovation as well as an efficient in-person experience for face-to-face meetings.”
He however noted that; “the real benefit is staff productivity improvement.” This he illustrated by saying; “for instance, instead of an employee spending an entire work day travelling to and from Abuja/Port Harcourt for a two-hour meeting, the employee can have a productive ‘face to face’ meetings with the person in Abuja or Port-Harcourt within the confines of her office in Lagos. Which means valuable travel time (which actually translates to work time) is saved and employee productivity level increases. This is only achievable if video solution is deployed by the employee’s organization.”
Also speaking on the importance of the event to invited guest, Mrs. Angela Chike-Dike, senior manager (Business Development) noted that Hiring processes can be very lengthy and costly, especially when candidates are located in other cities or when multiple people are involved in the interview process.
But organizations with video conferencing systems in their offices can reduce expenses and time by bringing candidates into the nearest facility and allowing interviews to be conducted both in person and over video.
Such interview session she noted can also be recorded thereby enabling persons unable to bge part of the live interview process to see and evaluate candidates over video.
She noted that; “Video conferencing can be used to achieve significant benefits beyond increased productivity and reduced costs. Other important benefits are the reduced downtime and increased quality of life for travelling personnel as well as reduced hiring cycles for key employees.”
Chike-Dike then summed it by saying; “Even local manufacturing organizations can use video conferencing and content sharing to verify product quality, make revisions, and ensure accuracy throughout the supply chain. All these can be achieved while the competition is left behind to rely on next-day delivery of services.”
Founded in 1985, Resourcery provides end-to-end business solutions to its customers across the West African market. The company offers business solutions that cut across Enterprise Network Infrastructure, Business Voice & Video Solutions, Data Security and Business Intelligence Solutions amongst others.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its ICT Department.
This marks a significant stride toward enhancing electoral integrity, efficiency, and innovation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
This decision was reached at the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held in Abuja, following a series of consultations and engagements on the global and continental impact of AI on elections.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC underscored that the growing relevance of AI in electoral matters necessitated a proactive institutional framework to manage both the risks and opportunities it presents.
“Our interactions with electoral bodies across Africa highlighted both the risks of AI—such as fake news and content manipulation—and the vast potential it holds for data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, automated voter services, and geo-spatial intelligence for logistics,” Olumekun noted.
According to him, the newly created division will centralise the Commission’s AI efforts, ensuring a harmonized approach to deploying intelligent systems that enhance decision-making, improve voter engagement, and boost the credibility of the electoral process.
“The creation of this division puts the Commission at the forefront of institutionalizing AI capabilities in electoral management.
It is also part of our ongoing reforms in areas where administrative action is sufficient to drive change,” he said.
He added that the AI Division will help INEC better coordinate its existing technological investments while providing safeguards against the misuse of AI technologies.
“We are positioning ourselves to maximise the positive impact of AI while mitigating its negative implications. This step strengthens the credibility and transparency of elections in Nigeria,” Olumekun concluded.
The initiative, INEC emphasised, reflects its commitment to embracing innovation in safeguarding democracy and improving electoral services nationwide.
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has unveiled a new Application Programming Interface (API) integration system to allow private firms access company data from the Commission’s database.
Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), registrar general of CAC, who spoke in Abuja at the unveiling said the system would give selected private organizations access to CAC services through technology-based companies, called “super agents.”
“This is a practical step to show that the Commission is committed to meeting the expectations of our customers,” he said.
Magaji explained that the integration allows the agents to retrieve data from the CAC database for use in specific client requests, outside the standard services provided by the Commission.
“Before now, only a few government agencies had this integration, especially those involved in investigations, anti-money laundering, and terrorism financing. Now, private companies that meet the criteria can also access it,” he said.
He said the system complies with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and information such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth may be restricted.
“This is a call to law firms and companies with the right technology. We’ve started with NIPS because of their credibility. Embassies and banks can now authenticate company records directly through them.”
“There are prescribed fees. We already collect them on our portal, and now customers can also pay through these agents,” he explained.
He named NIPS, MoneyPoint, and OPE as some of the companies involved.
“OPE and MoneyPoint handle only registrations. But NIPS has moved further into validation and verification,” he said.
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, executive director at NIBSS, who represented Premier Oiwoh, managing director, said the service allows secure and efficient data verification.
“This is the result of years of effort to connect our systems with CAC. It will help users verify data within the limits of data protection laws,” she said.
She said the move is a way to lower costs and promote interoperability across the financial sector.
Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
A statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior’s said the initiative forms a key part of its ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.
The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience.
The platform allows users to apply for and manage business permits, ensuring that both local and foreign businesses operate legally in Nigeria.
It includes an Expatriate Quota System to manage work permits for foreign employees, helping companies hire skilled workers while complying with Nigeria’s immigration laws.
The Citizenship Administration and Management System provides a streamlined online process for applying, tracking, and managing Nigerian citizenship applications and related services.
Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are expected to access the platform through the ministry’s website: https://interior.gov.ng , Direct Portal Access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng , or contact candb-support@interior.gov.ng for support and inquiries.
“The Ministry of Interior remains committed to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for citizenship administration, while continuously enhancing service delivery through digital transformation,” the statement read in part.
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