About NCS
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
Our Aim
Advancement and Promotion of Computing/Information Technology Education and Practice for the benefit of all
Strategic Objectives:
Promotion of the education and training of Computer & Information Scientists, Computer Engineers, Information Architects and Information Technology & Systems Professionals.
Actively encourage research in the advancement of Computer & Information Science, Information Technology & Systems, and practice; and disseminate results of scientific works carried out in industry, military and education sectors.
To promote the interchange of information about the sciences and arts of information processing and management among specialists and the public.
To develop the competence of members and encourage integrity among members who are engaged in the practice of Computing, and to uphold the ethics of the profession as contained in the Code of Conduct and the Code of Practice of the Society.
To promote and protect the professional interests of its members.
To advise members, governments, other competent authorities and the general public, on national and international policy matters affecting the computing, information & systems technology industry.
To build global affiliations, to cooperate with similar professional organizations throughout the world, and to receive, render or reciprocate such services as are beneficial to and consistent with the objectives of the Society.
To position as the sole representative of members of the Society in all negotiations and consultations with the Federal, State and Local governments and their agencies on matters of policy affecting the conduct and practice of the computing and information technology & systems profession and industry.
To contribute to the formulation of polices, and the development and assessment of educational and training curricula relating to the profession.
To recognise and advance the interests of gender, the handicapped and other disadvantaged groups as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as relates to the information and computing society.
o advocate for the recognition by Government of that complex of issues and concepts subsumed in the “Digital Divide”.
Collaborate with relevant governments, institutions and organisations in proffering solutions to the issues of the “Digital Divide”.
From student to experienced professional, we have something for you.
With Membership of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), you have demonstrated your commitment to your Professional Development and the Development of Information Technology community
Programs & Events
About LevelReg
Student Academic Level Registration (LevelReg) is a portal designed to register students of Computer Science and related courses nationwide in every Academic Session including Masters and Research Students. LevelReg will help to authenticate students’ current academic profile to enjoy available benefits in Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). It will also assist in tracking their progression in school and academic pursuits.
About the Scholarship Fund
Within the context of these core objectives, NCS has a constitutional responsibility towards career development of her numerous members (Students, Affiliates, Technologists, Corporate bodies). In a way of giving back to the Society and support educational and research development, NCS have Scholarship fund and Sponsorship. Scholarships are the best and most effective ways for students to be granted the opportunity to realize their dreams of a quality and sustainable education.
About the Competition
The National Information Technology Whizkids Competition is open to students in Private and Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria. The Nigeria Computer Society considers the Competition as a development process and encouragement of excellence amongst secondary school students across the country, who are the future leaders of this great nation.
Innovation Development Fund
It is obvious that the key ingredients to leapfrogging IT development in this country are research and innovations. NCS introduced Innovation Development Fund (NIDF) to provide necessary supports for developmental research and innovations in Information Technology
ETHICAL INCIDENCE REPORTING
The National Executive Council (NEC) has established a whistle-blower policy to capture unethical issues within the Industry. Please use this online form to report any unethical issues to NEC with or without your personal details.