ISPON SOFTWARE CONFERENCE AND COMPETITION 2013

CALL FOR SOFTWARE PROJECT ENTRY
FOR
NATIONAL SOFTWARE COMPETITION 2013
MISSION:
“ENTHRONE INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SKILL TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE NIGERIAN WORKFORCE.”

THEME FOR 2013 CONFERENCE: “SOFTWARE STRATEGIES FOR RETOOLING THE WORKFORCE”.
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) hereby calls for qualified Tertiary Institutions established and recognized in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Competitors must be members of ISPON Software Clubs in those institutions and accredited to register and participate in the National Software Innovation Cup Competition now declared open by ISPON.
The final is scheduled for October 22 – 23, 2013.

ABOUT NATIONAL SOFTWARE COMPETITION
The Software Development Club (SDC) was established by ISPON to engage in National Software Competition (NSC). It is a Software Development Competition designed to engage the young minds in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. It was established and created by The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), to uncover Software Development Talents in Nigeria. The highlight of the Competition is crowning the Winners of the National Software Innovation Cup (1st, 2nd and 3rd place Winners and other special categories) at the Tinapa Knowledge City.

COMPETITION REQUIREMENT

    COMPETITION ENTRY RULES
· Registration per team is Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N2,500) only.
· The full documentation and Business Plan of submitted project must be submitted online on
or before September 22. 2013.
· A Team from each School or Club of Developers must be made up of not less than Two (2)
and not more than Four (4) Members.
· Maximum amount of Two (2) Teams per school
· The Role and Skill-Set of each Team Member must be fully described – with their pictures.

      DOCUMENTATION – MANDATORY
The following Competition Documentations are Mandatory:
· Concept, Objectives and Goal.
· Project Structure – with Block Diagrams and Flowchart.
· Project Logic Process Analysis.
· Operation Dynamics of the solution.
· Functionality Analysis.
· Documentation (Technical/User Manuals).

· Project Management Model.
· Marketability (To include Target audience and Marketing Strategy).
· Technical Support.
· Screen Shots
· SDC Project Team Profile + Pictures

PROJECT CATEGORIES – THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND REVLUTIONISE THE NATION:

All projects for this competition have been grouped into Categories ranging from A – F. The assignment for the National Software Competition will include but not limited to the following Categories:

CATEGORY A
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS.
1. m-Agriculture.
2. m-Government.
3. m-Learning.
4. m-Entertainment.
5. m-Social Media.
6. m-Health.
7. m-Games.
8. Digital Transportation Solutions

CATEGORY B
LAND REFORM & CADSTRAL APPLICATIONS SOLUTIONS.
1. National Database Application for Land Distribution.
2. e-Agriculture, e-Farming and Food Security Solutions.
3. National Depository for Land title Holding and Records (Federal, State, FCT and LGA Levels).
4. Urban Designs and Rural Shelter Planning Solutions.

CATEGORY C
EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS.
1. Edutainment, Tourism & Multimedia Solutions
2. e-Campus Solutions.
3. Nigerian Lessons Online Solutions.
4. e-Learning – Digital Tour Solutions.
5. e-Library Applications.
6. Campus Innovator Applications.
7. Campus Alert Security System.

CATEGORY D
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.
1. Business Intelligence Solutions.
2. e-Project Management.
3. e-Workflow & Document Management.
4. Nigerian Games On-line Solutions
5. Games and Entertainment Solutions.
6. Graphics and Visual Animation Solutions.
7. Micro-Banker Solutions.
8. Anti-Hacking and e-Security Applications.

CATEGORY E
PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS.
1. National Security Database Solutions.
2. Climate Change & Green Tech. Solutions.
3. Nigerian Food Database Solutions.
4. State and Community CERT Solutions.
5. Nigerian Local Language Translator Solutions.
6. e-Elections Solutions.
7. State e-Government Portal Solutions.
8. e-Health Information Management Solutions.
9. Airport Database and Security Solutions.
10. Environmental Modeling Solutions.
11. Digital Entertainment Solutions.
12. Justice & Court Proceedings Applications.
13. Public Building Development & Regulation Applications.

CATEGORY F
WEB SOLUTIONS.
1. e-Commerce Solutions.
2. Online Collaboration Services.
3. Online Helpdesk Solutions.
4. LAMP Server Based Solutions.
5. Virtual Learning Environments.
6. Online Survey Solutions.
7. Online Recruitment Solutions.
8. Online File Sharing Solutions.
9. Cloud Solutions.
10. Online Communication Solutions.
11. Online Tools (Any Kind of Online Service Tool).

If you are interested please contact:

John

08139428732

(NACOSS KWASU Vice President)

NACOSS NATIONAL HACKATHON EVENT

A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers and project managers, collaborate intensively on software projects. Occasionally, there is a hardware component as well. Hackathons typically last between a day and a week in length. Some hackathons are intended simply for educational or social purposes, although in many cases the goal is to create usable software. Hackathons tend to have a specific focus, which can include the programming language used, the operating system, an application, an API, the subject and the demographic group of the programmers. In other cases, there is no restriction on the type of software being created.

The word "hackathon" is a portmanteau of the words "hack" and "marathon", where "hack" is used in the sense of playful, exploratory programming, not its alternate meaning as a reference to computer crime. The term seems to have been created independently by both the developers of OpenBSD and the marketing team of Sun; these usages both first happened in 1999.

In our own case, Nacoss will be collaborating with the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) to ensure that our even is successfully organized.

         At least two teams are expected to register from kwasu..... if you are interested and willing to participate. Kindly Click to register or get intouch with;

LAWAL MOSHOOD                    JOHN

08038081138                             08139428732

EVENT FEATURES

In This Hackathon Event, we will have two groups of participants. The first will be software developers who will participate in the hackathon itself for 48 hours and the second will be any and every Nacossite that is interested in participating in this event, this second group will form the audience to support the developers.

Programmers are expected to form a team of 3 members compulsorily and each programmer is expected to register for the event with the sum of =N=1,000 naira only and to pay a minimal accommodation fee of =N=2,000. The audience which make up the second group are to register with =N=2,000 which will also cater for their accommodation and some other incentives. Also note that you could have as many teams as possible from any school.

ITINERARY

·         2^nd September, 2013                       -           Arrival / Opening Ceremony

·         3^rd September, 2013                       -           Hackathon Begins

·         4^th September, 2013                       -           Hackathon Ends

·         5^th September, 2103                       -           Closing Ceremony / Beach Party
-   6^th September, 2013                                   -              Departure

WINNERS EXPECTATION

There would be a panel of Judges who will be there so select the best solutions from each team presentation at the closing night. A total of 9 laptops will be won, NCS Branded Tablets, Nokia Phones, and express tickets to be among the finalists in the forth coming ISPON National Software Competition in Tinapa, Calabar.

N.C.S. 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

NIGERIA COMPUTER SOCIETY (NCS) PROGRAM DESIGN

INTRODUCTION

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is the umbrella organization of all Information Technology Professionals, Interest Groups and Stakeholders in Nigeria, formed in 1978 as Computer Association of Nigeria (COAN) and Transformed into NCS in 2002 as a result of harmonization with other stakeholder and interest groups. NCS is the national platform for the advancement of Information Technology Science and Practice in Nigeria

Mission:

Advancement of Information Technology Science and Practice; and their deployments as solutions and business enablers to all industry practices of human endeavour.

Interest Groups:

    Information Technology Association of Nigeria – ITAN

    Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria – ISPON

    Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria – ISPAN

Student Group:

Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students – NACOSS

NACOSS comprises of all Computer Science/Information Technology Students in all Tertiary Institutions and other NCS/CPN recognized Information Technology Training Centres in Nigeria

Briefing

Participants of this conference will include delegates from several countries of the world. The conference will take place at Royal Park Hotel (Opposite Olashore International School), Iloko-Ijesa, Osun State from 24^th – 26^th July, 2013.

Activities

The theme of this years’ international conference is “e-Government & National Security”. Along with other sub-themes which include:

·         Transforming the Art of Governance through e-Government

·         Promoting Smart Government & Social Security through Information Technology

·         Promoting Economic Security through Information Technology

·         Promoting Political Security through Information Technology

·         National Database as Core Field of National Security.

There will also be a Nacoss Night Program, dedicated solely to Nacoss where most of our activities will be carried out as explained below.

NCS-Nacoss Night Explanation

The Nacoss Night will be solely sponsored by the Nigeria Computer Society. We intend to make maximum use of this event to actualize the following:

1.     Meet with most of the members of the Executive Council

2.    Have a one-on-one question and answer session with the NCS president and other presidents of interest groups affiliated with NACOSS.

3.    We will have a Software Exhibition Contest. (Details will be communicated to everyone through the office of the Software Director).

4.    We will also launch our desktop application software.

5.    Our plan for the remaining programs in this administration will be laid out.

MODE OF REGISTRATION

Registration is strictly online.

Visit www.ncs.org.ng for online registration and payment (members must login to complete the registration). You may also pay directly into any of the following Nigeria Computer Society's Bank Accounts before completing the registration online:

First Bank of Nigeria Plc: 2001762424

Zenith Bank Plc: 1011565784

Resort Savings & Loans Plc: 010510200000829

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee is 15,000 Naira

Enquiries, Comments and Suggestions

All further enquiries, comments and suggestions should be directed to the National President either by call or email using any of the details below.

Tel.:08162010752,07058124256

Email: garubamalik@gmail.com

Thank you so much

Garuba Malik
Nacoss Kwasu President

INTENDED GHANA TRIP

Greatest NACCOSITES,
              The Executives of NACOSS KWASU CHAPTER are currently planning on a week trip to Ghana for us all. We would like you to drop your view and ideas by commenting on this post. Its a week program in which would be educative, entertaining and fun thrilled. Kindly drop your comments and be reasonable with what so ever your comment is....
                                                                                                               thanks

KWASU POST UTME DETAILS

Kwara State University Malete, Ilorin Nigeria
Post UTME Online Application & Payment Procedure
1. Visit our payment portal online – payments.kwasu.edu.ng
2. Click on ‘Application Form’, then Post UTME Application
3. On the application form field select POST UTME on the drop down, select course of study and click on “Proceed”
4. Complete the form with your bio-data, courses applied for, Jamb Information, O ‘level info, upload scanned copy of your photo passport and O ‘level result
5. Ensure you enter your scratch card number if you have a result combination that WAEC, NECO and/or NABTEB. You do not need scratch card if you enter just WAEC results
6. Click on preview preview and proceed to payment
7. Select your card type by checking on the appropriate button– MasterCard, Inter-switch or Visa card
8. Click on ‘Make Payment ’
9. Write down the transaction reference number for your record purpose
10. Click on ‘Proceed to Payment’
11. Pop up will be displayed for Webpay. Select your appropriate card type again, enter your card number, expiring date, and security number( this is the last 3 digit on the back of your card) select your card pin number(usually your ATM Pin)
12. Click on ‘Pay’
13. After Processing, it will display progress. Click on ‘Continue’ to finalize your payments.
14. Click on Print in the Payment Notification. Take printout to Bursary for verification and course registration release.
15. In case you want to verify payment, go to the main page and click on verify payment, enter your reference number and verify your payment status. That’s all!
16. Thank you

2013/2014 NACOSS UPDATE

                   The coming section 2013/2014 would be an active one for all computer science students in KWASU. There are lots of activities that would be coming up. Currently planning on a trip to Ghana for all computer science students. If u have any idea and any means by which you feel you can improve the departmental organisation , kindly comment on this post or contact us;

Garuba Malik                                                    Owoyemi Nazir
08162010752                                                    08034190676
garubamalik@gmail.com

NACOSS FOOTBALL TEAM (KWASU CHAMPS)

NACOSS KWASU FIRST GRADUATING SET

Department of Computer Science has the mandate to produce graduates with adequate knowledge and skills required to meet the Information Technology need(s) of Nigeria and the International community. The students equipped with rounded knowledge and the “learn, unlearn and relearn” critical thinking skills required to cope with the dynamic nature of the Information Technology profession.  A graduate of the department is assured of adequate academic, technical and entrepreneurial skills for self reliance and national development as well as a spirit of community development. A degree in Computer Science opens windows of well-paid careers locally and internationally as Information Technology is increasingly becoming the second language for every other profession

After going through KWASU ( Kwara State University), a school with high educational standard, strict in any form of misconduct and religious. This set of NACOSSITES have finally made it through the school.
On behalf of NACOSS we Wish you well...

NACOSS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

NACOSS NATIONAL
Secretariat: Delta State University, Abraka

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DESIGN

INTERNAL MEMO

TO: CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

DATE: 6^TH May, 2013


INTRODUCTION

The International Conference is emanating from the office of the National President and the theme of this conference has been tagged “Building World Standard Software Applications”. Overtime, we have discovered that more Nacossites across the country are picking up interest in software development and as such a lot of software programs have been developed to suit several users, but eighty percent (80%) or more of this software do not meet standard requirements and as such are not presentable for marketing, hence the theme of this conference.

As stated above this conference is being organized from the office of the National President because of certain important strides that we intend to take in this administration. It also suffices to say that this conference is not a replacement of the ICT challenge trip being handled by the VP international which will be coming up later this year.

Conference Aims

·         To launch our own Nacoss Mobile Chat Application which will be sold to Nacossites across the country upon return

·         To launch the Nacoss Desktop Application which will also be sold to Nacossites across the Nation and will aid us in our proposed Nacoss Hall of Fame Award during the National Convention

·         To give Nacossites access to the international software market

·         Lastly, to set a standard for every interest group that intends to partner with Nacoss on any platform.

Briefing

Participants of this conference will include the delegates from Nigeria, Benin Republic and Ghana and is being held in conjunction with ISPON, WAIYS and NASS. The conference will take place in Advanced Information Technology Institute – Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence (aiti-kace) Ghana from 23^rd – 29^th June, 2013.

Schedule

·         Nigerian Delegates are to arrive Lagos on the 22^nd of June, 2013

·         Departure from Lagos is 23^rd of June, 2013 delegates from to Benin Republic will join us upon getting to Benin Republic, to arrive Ghana the same day.

·         Student exchange between participating delegates and conference preparations is for 24^th June, 2013

·         Keynote address by the ISPON President, presentation from other interest groups and software exhibition from invited guest will take place 25^th June, 2013

·         Unveiling and launching of the Nacoss Branded Mobile Application and Desktop Software and software exhibition contest is for  26^th June, 2013

·         One day tour of the conference venue and selected places is slated for 27^th June

·         Closing celebrations for 28^th June, 2013

·         Departure to Lagos is 29^th June, 2013.

Other Activities

We are currently holding discussions with the LeoStan Ekeh the CEO of Zinnox Computers to make it possible for three thousand Nacossites (3000) to purchase laptops with ease of payment spread throughout this administrative period. We also doing the same with Brian Integrated Services and we hope to have both companies participate in the conference.

There will be a software exhibition contest as stated above for participating schools. The software requirements and specification details will be communicated to all chapter presidents and participants by the National Director of Software in due time. There will be prices associated with the exhibition.

For enquiries,

Contact Garuba Malik NACOSS President KWASU CHAPTER

08162010752,07082116005

garubamalik@gmail.com