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Updates from our classrooms, competitions and community, plus practical advice on staying safe online.
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Another Super Bowl! – IT4YUS Information Technology School Debate
Come and witness a battle of wits and words at its peak! In group A, Unity High School, Ugwu Oshiri, would be slugging it out with Community Secondary School,
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Digital skills that make a difference
We are a non profit organisation dedicated to helping youths acquire life-transforming digital skills. Imagine a world where every child can learn essential d
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Preparing Our Youths for a Beautiful Future
The maiden edition of IT4YUS ANNUAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEBATE held on the 3rd day of March 2022, was indeed a success. In fact, expectations were surpassed.
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Beware of Phone Call Scams
The greatest defense you have against a phone call scams is yourself. Anytime anyone calls you and creates a tremendous sense of urgency or pressure, be extre
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What to do if your Facebook account is hacked
If you’ve been tricked into providing your Facebook account password to a hacker, they can use your Facebook details to hack your other accounts on other servic
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My Journey in the Blind World Continues.
Today, as usual, I remembered how the night fell on me at noon. It was on this day, nature abruptly ceased and shut down the windows of my sight. There was no
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The Journey is Still On
IT4YUs remains committed to securing a viable future for the youths. In furtherance of our highly cherished objectives, it's our joy to bring to your notice tha
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The Long Night
By: Chikwado, the BLIND POET. Yesterday, I thought It will all end by tomorrow, In my darkest lonely world, I
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Simple Ways to Stay Safe Online
Technology alone cannot fully protect you; you are your best defense. Ultimately, the greatest defense against attackers is you. By using common sense, you can
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Challenges & Prospects of IT in Oshiri by David, Rita Ezinne (IT4YUS Scholar)
In places like my own immediate community Oshiri, people just live for the day, giving a hoot only about what to eat and stay alive.
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Social Media Privacy Series #2
Privacy Tree: Social media settings can’t protect you from friends, relatives, and co-workers who view your postings and then have the ability to share those po
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Social Media Privacy Series #1
Most people would never consider walking into a crowded room and loudly broadcasting to total strangers all the details of their private life—from their health
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Fly with the wind
“Technology will change, and so must we. Lest we remain the last leaf on a dead branch, the others having decided to fly with the wind.” —Christine Lagarde, he
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Quote of the week
“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
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Meet the Champions!
In line with our strong commitment to grooming the youths for the challenges of now and the future; IT4YUs always organises a brain-sharpening essay competition
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The Journey Is Still On…
On the 29th October, 2019 - IT4YUs completed the 4th batch of its youths computer training cum education initiative. Thirteen (13) vibrant, young minds were ful
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No Risk, Pay the Cost; Know Risk, Reap the Rewards.
In our risk-avoidance culture, we place premium value on safety. We insure our vacations. We check crash tests on cars. We extend warranties for our appliances.
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Impossible is just a mindset
One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word "impossible." He knows all the rules which will NOT work. He knows all the
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WhatsApp Hacked!
Upgrade your WhatsApp now to protect yourself!!!. As a rule, don’t use any app that you won’t be able to upgrade. Apps will have issues, its a matter of when
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Thoughts are things
One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word "impossible." He knows all the rules which will NOT work. He knows all the
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Social media: An Imaginary World that Exists in the Cyber Space ~ Adaeze Chiamaka Eze
Social media is an imaginary world that exists in the “cyber space” where everything seems perfect; a quixotic platform where people have different fake version
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Information Technology Revolution ~ Inyima Silas
IT impact the present century like a tonic of sorts. It's changing expectations and realities. Do you know that 70 percent of global population, at present, r
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Impacts of Information Technology in Our Time ~ Nweze John Uchenna
People today suffer information overload. Technological progress inevitably creates addicted dependence on technology. Many choices being made now will be cost
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IT REVOLUTION: The Life-wire of the 21st Century ~ Ogo Precious
The impact of technology has been overwhelming, and its usefulness, as far as adaptation is concerned, has continued to increase exponentially. At best, we are
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Winners of the Maiden Edition of IT4YUS Scholars Essay Competition!
Given that we are addicted to boundlessly impacting our society; and that the crux of our core objectives is gifting the youth with the most potent tool of info
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Dynamising The Fixed Mindset!
Imbibing the mindset that we can have or get all we want in life; The mindset that we are superior to others because of our family, background or tribe; The m
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The Unlimited Chikwado: The Man That Defiled All Odds!
A Latin maxim says: per angusta ad Augusta - through difficulties to honours. Such an expression aptly describes the life's voyage of the enigma called Chuks, w
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IT4YUS is a year old!
Today marks a circumference of many success stories and challenges. From abstract conception to ultimate reality, IT4YUs now towers high in impacting the youth
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Catch Them Young Day#3
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The ABCDs of Staying Safe Online
It is very easy for an individual to maintain a good online hygiene. The amazing thing about it is that most online service providers for example, Facebook, Twi
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Quote of the week
Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. and change has its enemies - Robert Kennedy
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Blockchain Technology: Re-defining the Cyber Warfare
From regulatory authorities cracking down on blockchain powered cryptocurrencies to both individual and state-sponsored hackers draining crypto-wallets, cryptoc
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Quote of the week
“The Stone Age has not ended due to lack of stones, but because new technologies have appeared.” ~ Vladimir Putin. Adoption of new ways of doing things is all
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Quote of the week
The key secret to success is not excessive expertise, but the ability to use it. Knowledge is worthless unless it is applied. ¬ Max Lukominskyi
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Quote of the Week
Unlike most people, who simply wait and wish for luck, you can seek to become the kind of person equipped with the skills and abilities to do brilliant things.
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Quote of the week
A Candle does not loose its light by lighting other Candles. It will rather succeed in making a brighter room for everyone.
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Quote of the week
"The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways". - Robert Greene
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The society in which we are in can become better if the youths therein are made better. Everyman living on planet earth is a product of a choice ever made some
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Discover Yourself: The Journey that Matters Most
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Technological Evolution: A Saving Grace for Persons with Disabilities
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"You have the potential to excel irrespective of your background because your background is not the reason why your back is on the ground" ...IT4YUS I stand! ˜
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'The total course of Justice .......justice delayed is justice denied.' - Elder Barr. David Ngwee
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Scientia ipsa potestas- Knowledge itself is power” - Comrade Ezebe Justice Jabueze
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I will be happy to see stars rising from my town, together we can make Oshiri great - David Anayo Ikele
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Backbeat on Revolutions in Oshiri, a Community in Search of Hope and Assurance
Being Text of A Keynote Address by Macpherson C.O. Okpara at the Workshop on Information Technologies Revolution in Oshiri Initiated by IT4YUs , at Oshiri Dev C
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IT Abilities: Breaking Boundaries and Restoring the Gifted
I.T. ABILITIES: In the world of today, most especially in this 21st Century of our time, Information Technology (I.T.) has indeed exhibited its vast powers and
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List of awardees for 2018 IT4YUS scholarship scheme
Consequent upon the IT4YUS conference held on 6/01/2018, the organization presents below the list of awardees for 2018 IT4YUS scholarship scheme. The awardees w
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IT4YUS's IT Revolution 2018 in Oshiri
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Remedying Youth Un-Employability: What Information Technology (It) Can Do
Now, the question is not “can you read or write?” Reading or writing is a normal thing any serious-minded person can do. Your peculiarities lie in how efficien
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The Servant’s Room: Easiest Way to The Throne ‒ Time to Tap from The Greatness Within!
Dissociate yourself from people who have the same mentality as you. Go for those that have a bigger dream, bigger vision. Make friends with not necessarily th
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The Bearing of Information Technology on Education: Breaking Boundaries and Assuring Quality
The pace of change brought about by new technologies has, no doubt, had a significant effect on the way people live, work and play worldwide. New and emerging t
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Digital Literacy, Not English Literacy: Your Sure Bet for Unlimited Exploits
English literacy can only do one thing for you, and that's being able to communicate (through reading and writing) in English Language. But reading and writing
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Awake and Exploit Your Hidden Potential
You’re not here to fit into the world; you’re here to build and create a world of your own − a world where destinies are fulfilled and accomplished! A world whe
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Information Technology (IT) Illiteracy Among Youth: A Ubiquitous Mess
It's true that when the wind of change blows, some will remain adamant to adapt, while others will embrace it saying, "change is the only constant thing in life
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In this Information Age, Youth without IT Skills are Doomed; They Constitute Problem to themselves and the Society!
Theoretically expressed, computer literacy is “the ability to use computer and related technological devices efficiently, with a range of skills covering from e
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E-Payment Trends and Travails in Nigeria: Problems Begging for Solvers
Look around and you see the beautiful, unimaginable landmarks of Information Technology (IT) breathing life into virtually all utmost concerns of humans. In Nig
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Information Technology - Many Jobs, No Workers; Yet No Jobs.
The rate of unemployment in our society is increasing every day. Many people are being retrenched by their employers because of the economic hardship (recession
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Technological Evolution: A Saving Grace for Persons with Disabilities
In spite of the disparity between persons with disabilities and the everyday people, as engendered by a myriad of factors, ranging from societal disapproval to
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Youths Get Yourselves Ready for New Missions and Vision.
Whatever your mind can conceive, for sure you will receive! Try the best you can to cultivate a thorough habit of positive thinking.
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IT4YUS, for everybody
Welcome to the new world, this is a platform where the youths of our generation get empowered to improving and building their future ahead!
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Deloitte Data Breach Has Proven Again That Only A Password Is No Security
If Deloitte, One of the world’s “big four” accountancy firms that provide auditing, tax consultancy and high-end cybersecurity advice to some of the world’s big
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Yahoo – One of the worst security practice I have seen.
I got an email this morning from Yahoo. I started wondering if someone has hacked my account or maybe Yahoo detected a suspicious activity. Only to discover tha
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#Good Teachers
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.”Alexandra K. Trenfor
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Develop your strengths, your weaknesses will sort itself
Your dreams and mission lie in your strengths and not in your weaknesses. You can't have all the good qualities, just make good use of your strength and do
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The real You in You
There is nothing you can't do only if you believe in the power of your imagination (the power within you). It starts with the first day you graced the earth. Th
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