US Consulate holds technology workshop for pupils
The United States Consulate General in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Baltimore-based Global Air Media, on Tuesday, concluded a two-day drone technology workshop for secondary school pupils and women Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics leaders.
The training was held at the Cedar STEM and Entrepreneurship Hub and American Corner at the Co-Creation Hub, both in Yaba, Lagos on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. A team of three drone experts led by Global Air Media co-founder Eno Umoh facilitated the series of workshops.
Thirty primary and secondary school pupils were coached on the basics of building a drone from the scratch, as well as the requisite skills for piloting and landing an unmanned aerial vehicle.
In addition to the students’ seminar, 13 female STEM leaders were mentored on the evolving technology needs of the 21st century, particularly in the fields of real estate and construction, cinematography, as well as humanitarian and emergency response.
Full article : http://punchng.com/us-consulate-holds-technology-workshop-for-pupils/
Envoy wants more Nigerian teachers in Tanzania
The High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria, Muhidin Moweto, on Thursday requested the deployment of more Nigerian teachers in the country.
Moweto, who made the request shortly after presenting his Letter or Credence to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for posting 41 teachers to Tanzania under the Technical Aid Corps programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The envoy underscored the presence and positive roles of Nigerian firms in his country, particularly in the manufacturing and banking sectors.
Full article : http://punchng.com/envoy-wants-more-nigerian-teachers-in-tanzania/
NIIT is seeking applications from young Nigerians
NIIT is seeking applications from young Nigerians for the 19th National Scholarship. With a thrust on creating skilled manpower for the Nigerian IT industry, the NIIT Nigeria Scholarship will help students get skilled for a Global career in IT through training in technology.
IT industry in Nigeria is estimated to among the fastest growing IT industries in the world. NIIT conducts the IT Scholarship exam every year to help identify meritorious students to join this industry and be a part of the global skilled IT Talent pool. NUT Scholarships have become one of the most awaited events in the annual events calendar of the country.
Application Deadline: 13th July 2018
Scholarship test date: 14th July 2018
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
Number of Awards: Not specified
Type: Undergraduate, Masters, Training
Award Provider: National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
Eligible Fields of Study:
DigiNxt MMS, Big Data, Java Enterprises Apps with DevOps, Digital Marketing apart from Revolutionary MMS. NIIT is also launching a state-of-the-art program in financial accounting- “Tally.ERP9” in Nigeria and other programmes.
Eligibility:
School Leavers, Under Graduates, Graduates [Unemployed, Under-Employed], Individuals desirous of enhancing their technical skill-sets and students in general who aspire to know about I.T. and career in I.T.
Full article : NIIT Nigeria Scholarship Programme for Nigerian Students 2018