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Computer TechnologyTechnology is science or knowledge put into

practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools.

Computers have revolutionized the ways in which we store, share, and access information, and the speed at which technological advances have made price/performance improvements in this field is unparalleled.

Arguably, no other technology has developed as quickly and as cost-effectively as computer technology. Most people nowadays can’t imagine their world without it.

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(ICTs) Information and communication technologies

ICTs stand for information and communication

technologies and are defined, for the purposes,

as a “diverse set of technological tools and

resources used to communicate, and to create,

disseminate, store, and manage information.”

These technologies include computers, the

Internet, broad casting technologies (radio

and television), and telephony3

Utilizing ICT Opportunities

This is the use of ICT to attain your favorable goal.

This is the use of ICT to gain good position,

chance, or prospect, for advancement or success.

This is the use of ICT to exploit series of

circumstances with uncertain outcome, requiring

commitment of resources and involving exposure

to risk.4

Even the Bible Foretold; Technology!

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Bible Injunction On Technology

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ICT Opportunity Tools

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ICT Opportunity Tools

o Google o Altavista

o Netscape o Mamma

o Webcrawler o Lycos

o MSN o Yahoo

o Search.com o AllTheWeb

o And So on . . .

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ICT Opportunity AreasSchooling Abroad.

Scholarship

Person Learning. : YouTube, E – books; Google Groups: Google

Docs: Slide Share :Wikis; Use Bookmarks on Browser; Online Training: www.gameclassroom.com. www.cosmolearning.com/

Jobs

Income Generation.: Blogs : Blogger; WordPress

Church

ICT Career : Online Forum

Internet Business Ideas

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International Schooling Opportunities

Cardinal Star Resources http://www.cardinalstar.com/

Tel/ WhatsApp  08186830369

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Institution Partnership

Australia UkraineCanada United Kingdom (UK)Malaysia United States of America (USA)New Zealand

Cyprus

Poland ChinaAnd so on . . .

They Partner with Colleges/Universities in many countries like:

1. Guaranteed admission to a leading Universities Abroad.

2. They apply directly on your behalf.

3. They Fast-Track entry into a world-class degree Abroad

4. They offer comprehensive support services in area of Registration, Study Materials (CD/Manual).

5. They Offer coaching for the test.

6. They Can assist to locate scholarship for particular schools. 11

Requirement for Admission

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Requirement for Admission

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Useful sites See below for Job Seekers &Interviews

Skills Users SitesGREedge For GRE takers www.greedge.com

Indiabix For GRE and Job seekers www.Indiabix.com (free)

Graduatemonkey For job seekers  www.graduatemonkey.com

Jobtestprep For job seekers www.jobtestprep.co.uk

Magoosh Gre For GRE takers www.magoosh.com

Magoosh Toefl For Toefl takers www.toefl.magoosh.com

Interview skills For interviews www.Indiabix.com (free)

Interview skills For interviews www.youtube.com 

Interview skills For interviews www.jobtestprep.co.uk/interviewprep.aspx

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The Basic Process involved1. Student/Parents/Sponsor access their level of finance2. Student/Parents/Sponsor decide on appropriate study

destination3. Student/Parents/Sponsor identify the appropriate programme

and level4. Visit any of the agency to complete application form and

further counseling5. The Agency will send Application with all supporting

documents to school of choice6. If application is successful, Offer or Acceptance letter is sent to

student7. Student accept offer by meeting any condition stated on the

Offer letter.

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The Basic Process involved

8. Student attends a visa counseling at any of Agency’s offices

9. Student starts the Visa application process, the Agency ensures

students meets all the requirements that will guarantee visa

success

10. The Agency organizes pre-departure briefing

11. Student apply for accommodation

12. If visa application is successful, student books flight, fills and

return arrival form

13. Student prepares and travel to his/her study destination

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Fees Consideration International student’s fees differ by countries, colleges/universities and

level/programme of study.

Also, to be considered is the cost of living for the duration of study.

A country may have a higher tuition fees but with a relatively low cost

of living and others, lower tuition fees but with a much higher cost of

living.

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Scholarship Opportunities

For graduates & non-graduates, you might want to further your studies

by pursuing a scholarship.

There website where you can get scholarships by online text, quiz and

examination.

Among the list of scholarships present for postgraduate studies are:

1. Commonwealth scholarship

www.cscuk.dfid.gov.uk

2. Nigerian scholarships

www.scholastica.ng

3. Nigerian scholarships

www.fsb.gov.ng

4. Lagos Scholarship www.lagosscholarship.org5. Foreign University Scholarships

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Other Scholarships For YouthsAmong the list of scholarships present for postgraduate studies are:

1.http://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/

2.http://opportunitiesforyouths.com/

3.http://youthhubafrica.org/

4.http://studentcompetitions.com/

5.http://opportunitydesk.org/

6.http://www.youthop.com/19

Personal Learning Opportunities

There are online schools where you can get to do degree courses, masters and any level you want.

Examples of online schools:

Free Courses Mit Open Courseware http://ocw.mit.eduFree Courses Open To Study  Open2study.comFree &Payable Degree Courses

Atlantic International University http://www.aiu.edu/

Payable Degree Courses OAU

http://online.oaucdl.edu.ng   www.online.ifebusinessschool.com

Payable Degree Courses

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY http://www.nou.edu.ng/

Payable Degree Courses Harvard Online Courses www.extension.harvard.edu

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Academics Opportunities

As a teacher; you don't have to rely only on what you are

taught in school, you can always be better in anything you do.

There are lord of sites can help to achieve this e.g. slideshare,

pin interest, etc., they are educational websites that have

PowerPoint presentations on different topics.

As a teacher; it is essential you go on the internet before preparing

your lesson note or entering the class. You will have more information

for your students because you don't even know how far your students

have gone in preparing for the class.

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ICT Career Opportunities The Information and Communications Technology has offered

a world of opportunities to Nigerian

ICT Categorization

1.Database 6.Systems Engineering2.Network 7.Programming3.Security 8.ERP

4.Windows9. Auditing. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

5.Systems Support 10.Project Management

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ICT Professional Bodies Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN). http://www.cpn.gov.ng/

Nigerian Computer Society (NCS). http://www.ncs.org.ng/

Nigerian Internet Registration Association. http://www.nira.org.ng/

National Information Technology Development Agency.

http://www.nitda.gov.ng

Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON)

Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON)

National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers of Nigeria

(NATCOMS)

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

The Nigerian Academy of Engineering

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Job Opportunities

Nairaland http://www.nairaland.com/jobsJob Naij http://job.naij.com/Jobberman http://www.jobberman.com/hotnigerianjobs http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/ngcareers https://ngcareers.com/jobsjoblistnigeria http://joblistnigeria.com/

employmentnigeriahttp://www.employmentnigeria.com/

latestnigerianjobs http://latestnigerianjobs.com/jobrapido http://ng.jobrapido.com/

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Incoming Generation Opportunities

Popular Blogs are from Blogger & WordPress.This blogs are almost free.Overview of how to Make Money from Blogging:

1)Establish your home base.

2)Produce valuable content.

3)Build relationships

4)Grow your platform (and branch out).

5)Choose and implement streams of income

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Blogging Multiple streams of income

1. Google Adsense ads (pay per click and pay per impression

advertising)

2. Donations (via PayPal or snail mail — yes, some people do mail

a check)

3. Text Link Ads (sold for a fixed amount per month)

4. Chitika eMiniMalls ads (pay per click)

5. Affiliate programs like Amazon and LinkShare (commission on

products sold, mostly books)

6. Advertising sold to individual advertisers.

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Popular Nigerian Bloggers

Bloggers Blog Scope

Linda Ikejihttp://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/

News, entertainment and lifestyle

Jide Ogunsanya

http://www.ogbongeblog.com/

Educational Nigerian tutorial site

Ladun Liadi

http://www.ladunliadinews.com/

News, entertainment and lifestyle

Uche Ezehttp://www.bellanaija.com/

News, entertainment and lifestyle

Noble Igwe 360nobs.com Entertainment and lifestyle

Loy Okieze http://techloy.com/ Information Technology

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Church OpportunitiesWhat are the things we do in church that could be enhanced by ICT?

Our Hymns: We could have a Hymn application that will be

accessible to every member their phones.

Visible Songs & Scriptures: This is being used in most churches;

lyrics and scriptures are being projected to the screen through

applications like True Worshipper.

Prayer & Sermon Broadcast Applications.

E-Churches: Reach the congregation online.

Livestream Application: Live Church programs can be televised.

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Guide To Tap Into Opportunities

1.Seek information.

2.Connect with People that will advance your

goal.

3.Work hard in Preparation and Practice.

4.Read widely

5.Pray for favor29

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