Jide Awe
Jide Awe is the Founder of http://www.jidaw.com, an IT Career portal. He is an IT consultant who writes and speaks on career, training, certification and ICT for development issues. He shares experience through interviews, articles and speaking engagements. His articles have been published on ITToolbox.com, Certification Success, IT Certification News, About.com's certification section, webpronews.com, MCMCSE, CIPSacrossCanada, Certification Magazine and many publications and sites.
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December 19, 2011
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) December 2011 updates including the investiture of the President and National Executive Council and the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) awards held in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as the visit of NCS to the First Bank of Nigeria.
June 28, 2011
Jidaw systems (Jidaw) an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) career and entrepreneurship development firm has participated in and organized several events this year in Nigeria to mark the 2011 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD). The programs organized in conjunction with the African Information Security Association (AISA) are based on the original WTISD theme "Better Life and Security with ICTs for Children in rural communities" from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
April 16, 2011
The African Children Cyber Safety Initiative (ACCSI) of the African Information Security Association (AISA) intends to mark the 2011 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) with the theme: "Better Life and Security with ICTs for Children in rural communities".
April 16, 2011
IT Training and Certification Courses in Nigeria offered by Jidaw Systems Limited including A+, Cisco CCNA, VSAT Field Engineering, Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTS, Network Security, Practical Network Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, Linux+
April 16, 2011
Recently jobs in Nigeria announced in April 2011 were listed on the CareerAware Website, a web resource developed to promote e-skills, career development and empowerment in Nigeria.
April 16, 2011
Jidaw Systems Limited, the socially driven ICT firm in Nigeria has provided resources and events to support the empowerment of women with ICTs.
November 30, 2010
CareerAware content on job advice and opportunities, as well as a career interview in Nigeria
October 31, 2010
Developed by Jidaw Systems Limited, ICT training, consulting and web content provision firm in Nigeria, the Nigeria Computers blog is a public online resource for Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) in Nigeria.
October 31, 2010
Information Career Newsletter for October 2010 including Interview, Updates and More Empowerment
July 19, 2010
Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) Open University Africa in partnership with the Open University of Malaysia (OUM) is accepting applications for admissions to the September 2010 Trimester in the various postgraduate academic programs.
Send mail to int@ait.edu.gh for more info on academic programs: Masters Degree Programs (By Coursework and Research) and PhD Degree Programs (By Research).
May 26, 2010
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) updates in Nigeria for the month of May 2010 including the ICT4D Plan and The Future of Nigeria
March 13, 2010
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has updated its A+ Certification exams to provide technical support professionals with a more comprehensive skill set. The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. Previous A+ releases have now been retired. All English versions of the CompTIA A+ 600 Series - exams 220-601 through 220-604 were no longer available after March 5, 2010.
March 13, 2010
Nigeria Information Technology Exhibition NITEX 2010, CTO Networking with USA 2010, Wireless Communications Engineering Certification Exam, FREE IT Certification and Career Seminar- Straight Talk, No-Nonsense and CCNP New Exams 2010 are Nigeria Information and Communications Technology (ICT) updates and news for March 2010.
March 03, 2010
Areas of focus of African Information Security Updates starting the month of March 2010 are Information Security Fundamentals. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Training in Africa and getting African citizens to connect and engage for the promotion of information security in Africa through the African Information Security Association (AISA).
February 15, 2010
Interview with Mrs. Funmilola Omojola an IT Professional, Woman in ICT based in Lagos, Nigeria
February 15, 2010
Sell Yourself for Career Growth. Selling yourself, promoting yourself is essential for career progress.
February 15, 2010
Computer Training Fundamentals Video CD developed by Kome Itoje, IT entrepreneur based in Delta state of Nigeria
February 15, 2010
Information Security Fundamentals session conducted by Richard Mba of the Team at Jidaw in Lagos, Nigeria
February 15, 2010
A+ Certification course - Computer and Network Diploma Training program Enhanced by Jidaw
January 27, 2010
Interview with Kome Itoje an IT Entrepreneur based in Delta State of Nigeria who is the Creator and Publisher of the widely acclaimed Video CD on Computer Fundamentals
January 18, 2010
The ICT Security Africa Summit is the ideal forum for business and government leaders working in technology, information security, cyber crime and ICT audit to form frameworks and develop cyber security strategies to tackle cyber-based crime within Africa.
January 18, 2010
Gender Training and Development Network in Nigeria, Africa founded in 2004 and based in Nigeria is deploying technology to fulfill its mission.
January 11, 2010
Practical VSAT Training Offers in Africa including discounts and special offers
January 11, 2010
Information Technology Training in Nigeria provided by Jidaw Systems deploying Computer Education for individual and national growth and development
January 11, 2010
Information Technology Enthusiast, Media Marketing Graduate Job Opportunities in Nigeria
January 09, 2010
PMP Exam Prep Bootcamp for Project Management Professional Certification Training in Nigeria
January 03, 2010
As a member driven group members of the Loughborough University Nigeria alumni are expected to share information about their growth, achievements, challenges – personal and professional - as well as ideas, developments and events that will be of interest to other alumni. It will also provide career advice opportunities for Nigerian students hoping to study in Loughborough.
January 02, 2010
1000 perfect score in CCNA exam from another Jidaw Student Oluwafemi Awoyera - Cisco Training Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA 640-802 IT Training Feedback - career certification - subnetting, access lists, simulation, internet
January 02, 2010
Jide Awe, CEO of Jidaw becomes Fellow of Nigeria Computer Society NCS professional Fellowship award for Information Technology, ICT for growth, empowerment, and self-development in Africa
October 16, 2009
Jidaw Systems Limited, foremost IT Training and Consulting firm, based in Lagos, Nigeria has announced its Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) End of Year Training Bonanza - Limited Time Offer.
October 10, 2009
Cisco CCNA training in Nigeria, regarded as the most affordable, highest quality, Cisco certification training in the industry. Jidaw's CCNA Internetwork PLUS has been revamped and is now ALL-INCLUSIVE to include Tuition, Training materials, Simulations and the latest most current Exam practice tests.
October 10, 2009
Jobs in Nigeria and Career Opportunities for October 2009
October 10, 2009
MIS Training Institute and African Information Security Association (AISA)are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Security Africa Summit 2009 will be taking place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana on 1st - 4th December 2009. An exclusive 10% discount is available for AISA contacts.
October 10, 2009
Solid IT Careers You can pursue - Information Technology prospects and opportunities for growth and development in Web development and design, Information Technology entrepreneurship, Programming, Technical support, Telecom engineering, Networking and Research
October 05, 2009
Again, it's another 1st of October - Nigeria's Independence Day. But what is Nigeria celebrating - real or flag independence? Is the Nigerian really independent if ICT is a bystander? How is ICT helping to facilitate genuine sovereignty?
August 17, 2009
The Project Management Step by Step Group is created to foster knowledge sharing in Project management. The purpose of this resource is to shed light on practical Project management tools, techniques to help equip us with superior Project management skills and understanding.
August 12, 2009
Property in Nigeria to let, homes, office, houses land for sale, rent and accommodation by Nigerian property developer and real estate agent Yindos Royal Nigeria
July 14, 2009
Primrose Development Company, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria, a growing and successful real estate development company with development projects in Lagos and Ghana is looking for a Controller and a Real Estate analyst.
June 12, 2009
Jidaw Systems Limited, foremost IT Training and consulting firm is again going on the offensive with its revolutionary IT empowerment program taking place in Minna, Niger State in Northern Nigeria
June 12, 2009
The report of the Children and Young People Online Protection forum organized by the African Information Security Association (AISA) to mark the World Telecommunication and Information society day (WTISD 2009)
May 10, 2009
The African Information Security Association (AISA) is organizing the "Protecting Children and Young People Online" forum to promote the adoption of policies and strategies that will protect children in cyberspace and promote their safe access to online resources. All key stakeholders are involved in the "Protecting Children and Young People Online" initiative – children, parents, students, educators, business owners, civil society, etc. AISA plans to examine the role of different stakeholders and existing initiatives, as well as the development of Practical "Online Children protection" strategies.
May 03, 2009
Web Developer / Designer Vacancy in Nigeria
May 03, 2009
Lagos State University (LASU) Jobs and Vacancies in Nigeria
April 08, 2009
Job vacancy in Nigeria for Project manager with Civil engineering experience in construction company
March 09, 2009
Jidaw, African IT Training and Consulting firm based in Lagos, Nigeria goes on the IT Career and Entrepreneurship Offensive with its strategic empowerment programs- IT Entrepreneur Guide and Free IT Career and Certification Seminar
March 07, 2009
Article on Information Technology Tips and Tools for enhancing the productivity of Entrepreneurs and business people.
March 07, 2009
Call for Papers for Nigerian Computer Society 2009 International Conference taking place in Abuja, Nigeria
March 07, 2009
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) who developed and runs the Security+ certification talks about the certification in an interview with Carol Balkcom, the Security+ Certification Product Manager for CompTIA conducted by Jidaw.com
January 18, 2009
New Year - the New and the Fundamentals in IT Career Growth
Progress in our career journey entails putting the new in the mix with the fundamentals of career growth.
In setting fresh targets you should always consider the 5 top career branding and growth issues:
Don't joke with Number One; Know the why and what you are building; Carve Your niche; Communicate and Be Positional; Professionalism.
To breakaway from the pack, new cannot be for the sake of new.
January 18, 2009
Should I choose VSAT? Why CCNA? What about MCSE? Many especially newcomers must address these career questions. Mbosowo Akpan, Cisco Certified associate and VSAT engineer based in Calabar, Nigeria has been in this boat.
Mbosowo Akpan was a Guest on e-skills and Your Career Radio. Let's hear how Mbosowo upset the status quo with the ICT Foundation with CCNA and VSAT interview.
January 18, 2009
Practical VSAT Training is the focus of the premier African VSAT Telecom Event - " Practical VSAT Training for Prospects and Opportunities in Africa". To learn more about the VSAT training program interviews were conducted with several participants and the videos have been posted online.
December 14, 2008
Africa´s premier Payment Card Security event will hold on the 27th January 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. The forum is about Data Security, Information Security and Payment Card Security in Africa.
November 16, 2008
Get the best Information Technology job in Nigeria by starting up and building your own IT business. Be your own Boss in the IT field through the Best Information Technology Job in Nigeria -Success in IT Business (SITB) program. The Success in IT Business (SITB) entrepreneurship program is designed to enlighten aspiring and start-up entrepreneurs on the Skills and Attitudes required to Create and Grow Profitable and Successful Information Technology (IT) businesses. It´s the best IT job in Nigeria because what you do and how you do it in your information technology business is all up to you.
November 14, 2008
New jobs announced in November, 2008 have been listed by Jidaw Systems Limited, ICT human resources and consulting firm and Web Content provider in Nigeria, on the Jobs in Nigeria and Career Opportunity resource. The resource aims to assist individuals to identify and grow their careers in Nigeria.
November 07, 2008
Digital Abuja is about the state of Computer, Information Technology and ICT Development, training and services in Nigeria´s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). IT Training, business and career developments needs to become a priority in Nigeria's capital city.
October 27, 2008
University of Lagos (Unilag) one of Nigeria´s top Universities is carrying out a major recruitment exercise. Unilag is looking to fill positions in quite a number of its departments and faculties. The Unilag jobs announcement lists 129 positions that need to be filled for various levels in dif...
October 04, 2008
The African Information Security Association (AISA)leading organization promoting information Security in Africa launches online news service providing Information Security news in Africa as well as globally.
October 05, 2008
The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) will be holding its IT Professionals´ Assembly / Annual General Meeting with the theme, "IT Enabled Nigeria: Imperative for Vision 20 2020" on Thursday 9th October, 2008.
October 05, 2008
What is MCSE? Why is MCSE Microsoft´s most sought after, and the world´s most popular, certification program? Microsoft´s new generations of certifications are Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and the Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA). However, Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) is the old war general that has led the certification battle.
August 06, 2008
Nigeria aims to use the newly developed ICT4D Plan to drive growth and development that will improve livelihoods and empower its people
May 23, 2008
In its bid to provide skills and expertise required for ICT in the knowledge economy, Jidaw Systems Limited is again organizing the highly acclaimed Practical VSAT Training program in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Hands-on VSAT Field Engineering Training (SPECIAL INTENSIVE) is a high demand program for de...
May 13, 2008
Ericsson, a leader in the international telecom industry has launched a skill development program in Nigeria. Key to this new initiative, "Ericsson Skills Acquisition Program", from the global telecom giant, is the recruitment of top class Engineers. It is a unique graduate development program in th...
May 09, 2008
As a developing and growing economy are many jobs in Nigeria for all categories and levels. It can however be challenging to identify sources of job opportunities. And of course even when you identify the opportunities there is competition for career opportunities in all sectors.
Jidaw Systems Li...
May 03, 2008
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is the backbone of the Knowledge economy. Quality human capital in ICT is however a key essential for achieving global competitiveness in today´s age. ICT professionals use their expertise to develop and deploy ICTs in society. The need to contribute t...
May 02, 2008
A major technology event taking place in Nigeria will be the 22nd Conference of Nigeria Computer taking place during the month of June. The Conference tagged NCS ENCITDEV 2008 will take place on June 24 - 27, 2008 at Valley View, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
The Nigeria Computer Soc...
April 25, 2008
Everybody has connections. Are you using your connections?
A mistake many make is in looking for experience only through the formal and traditional means. Market yourself using your connections. How effectively do you use your personal network of friends, family and acquaintances? How about your s...
April 21, 2008
A major technology event will be taking place in Lagos, Nigeria during the month of May. The event tagged CTO 2008 will take place on May 12 - 16, 2008 at the MUSON Center, 8/9 Marina - Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
The U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria has been organizing CTO technology marketplace e...
April 16, 2008
"How do I get a job in IT without experience?" "I am a newcomer to IT but I don´t have experience. I´ve been obtaining certifications, yet I still haven´t gotten an IT job."
One of the biggest challenges facing beginners in the IT profession is getting hands-on practical experi...
April 10, 2008
How should we approach training in view of the need to manage career growth and expectations? Can you simply throw money at training and certification and hope for the best?
December 28, 2006
In the bid to acquire skills and knowledge in today’s information age, many are turning to IT Training. For many individuals and organizations, the need for training has never been greater.
To remain relevant, you have to be equipped with knowledge and tools required by the digital age. And tra...
November 29, 2006
These days we talk about doing business in the global knowledge economy. Is learning optional? What really is the value of learning? As the knowledge aspect of the phrase implies, learning is at the core of all we do. New technology means we must learn to make use and take advantage of these new too...