Bossman:

Visual Basic scales well with MS Access. Java can also be used. You definitely cannot use JavaScript which is just a scripting language, used mainly to make the user interface (browser) somewhat interactive.

It's your call. You can either make it a stand alone application or a web based application. You just need to determine which programming language you are more comfortable with. Do some design and analysis and then go from there.

I'm willing to learn a new language if thats what will solve the problem. I know VB and Access gel well. I just need to know if its possible to create it as an application that will not need to be installed.
Cheers

sbucareer:


olat, I don't know how you can manage to get it, but if you can, you can NEVER fail your exams. Visit Test King. If you buy any of their certification and read all the question in that package, normally it is about 250 questions in one product.

I think CISSP cert. is 60 questions and must pass 45 or something like that to get the cert. Believe me olat, if you can study all the 250 questions or more in a product like CISSP, 60 of those questions will come out. I can bet you money if you want.

The problem is how to buy the product since you people in Nigeria do not have credit cards or something like that. But if you can, stop reading and just buy testking and pass all your exams.

It all includes Java, MCSE, CCNA, CISSP etc.

Hi sbu, guess I cant refute your statement but I want to ask, does testking work for scjp and other java exams too?

ok so they inscribe their identity on the wheel covers. i wondered where all the official cars o vmobile, mtn, glo, shell etc were. But i think we can only rate the companies who inscribe their names on the bodies of the vehicles.

cheers.

Seeing sites like

White lady:

@ Smartsoft
Sometimes i am there when he designs because i want to learn one or two things from him.

His site has expired. Or didnt you get the link right? www.defaultltd.com

layi:

Most nigeria companies do not market themselves well which of course stems from the fact that they don't hav much 'skills' to market. no real investment in building a tech-savvy team. I see nigerian designs at times and just laugh, using rainbows colors all over a website. they spoil job for others.

Of course there are a few of us that are good. If u got a good marketing team who are also technically adept, u'll get jobs. A Nairaland member Deji olowe designed Access bank website..

And when they give the jobs to Nigeria, they underpay. I partnered wit a friend to [b]re[/b]design www.starcomms.com but we were paid peanuts (less than 300k). This is bad. I have a friend in Dubai who earns $12K monthly workin wit cold fusion technology only.

Check out www.2advanced.com and see what foreigners have got to offer. Its not only bout the design but how it helps your business. Solid biz-tech integration and creativity is what most nigerian firms lack.

Yes www.aronnigeria.com, www.babingtonjewellers.com and a host of others attest to this.


But truly some Nigerians who know their onions have some tight jobs (functionality & aesthetics) in their portfolios. Firms like woo interactive, issl, socketworks etc.

Hi all, I want to create a cd based application which is essentially a database (directory) with a front end to search the database based on a user's defined criteria. I need to know what program to develop this with- The two options I know of are VB and Macromedia Director. I learnt javascript can't connect to a database else it would have been my choice since it wil be preferrable ifthe application will autorun once the cd is placed in the drive without any need for installing. Thanks guys. The database will most likely be in access.
Cheers

thats not what i mean, its an application and i laready have two ideas- write an app with VB or Javascript enabled web interface? Please advice me.

i want to create a cd directory with thousands of records. I don't know how to start it. Please advice me.
cheers.

i thinl alaba international or oshodi is still your best bet. prices start from 50k for good sets.
cheers

No pun intended, but this is supposed to be a website of a web development firm- http://www.rextec.com/

k2, since you don't have any personal information on your profile, you can please send me a mail stating the details of this job.

ok K2, what do you want to do exactly? You didnt give too much info. I can do the job. Please holla!

ok K2, what do you want to do exactly? You didnt give too much info. Please holla!

maybe its just a coincidence

africanboy:

funny that it mostly php and java guys that want tutorials for everyone, it almost like they are on a crusade on something - like the english crusades to win back the holy land.

am more interested in technology that can easily help develop weblications - i think i might follow up the php tutorial.

don't php and java allow one to develop "weblications"?

Guys, I am not being tribalistic, but i noticed that the top guys on the list are of the Igbo extraction. And they are also the majority on the list.

Cheers

rich olly:

@pojutime

correction, toni is not a woman, she's a lady and a beautiful one for that matter. i haven't seen her before but beauty can never be hidden. it shows one way or the other.

I'll nominate her as the NAIRALAND WOMAN OF THE MONTH OF MARCH and i hope seun will present her with the award.

Whats the difference between a woman & a lady?

i think the banks have a higher percentage

Yes o. It won't be a bad idea. And it'll help convince the doubters.

guys, keep it up.

but is the "battle" between php and java?

Eeya! Sorry dear I "can't" imagine what you're going through.

What actually causes such problems?

Hnd-holder:

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF 14TH ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY ON
"ENGINEERING EDUCATION, PRACTICE AND REGULATION: THE NIGERIAN SITUATION"
Held at the International Conference Center, Abuja, 20th - 21st September 2005

The Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) held its 14th Engineering Assembly in the International Conference Centre, Abuja from 20th - 21st September, 2005. The theme of the Assembly was "Engineering Education, Practice and Regulation: The Nigerian Situation".

The Assembly was declared open by the Special Guest of Honour, Engr. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, FNSE, GCFR, President and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, ably represented by the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe. The occasion was spectacularly graced by several imminent Nigerians including the Former Head of State, Gen. Dr. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), GCFR, who ably presided over the proceedings of the Opening Ceremony with his characteristic eloquence and charisma. Other dignitaries included State Governors, Leaders and members of National Assembly, the Chief Host and Minister of Capital Territory, Cabinet Ministers, gurus from the industry and academia.

An impressive attendance of about 2,500 participants was recorded at the Assembly. A total of seven invited papers covering engineering education, practice and regulation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development were delivered and discussed in the two-day duration of the Assembly.

A special feature of the 14th COREN Assembly was a special forum of the Committee of Deans of Faculties of Engineering (CODET).

The following is a summary of the presentations, discussions, conclusions and recommendations arising from the two-day brainstorming session of the engineering family on the crucial issue of Engineering Education, Practice and Regulation in Nigeria:

1. The reforms of the Science, Technology and innovation systems which the Government has initiated with UNESCO are vitally important in addressing poverty reduction, sustainable development and the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals for which Nigeria is a signatory.

2. Engineering Education and Practice have declined over the years, despite all the regulatory efforts, due to neglect of massive investment in the education sector in general and science and engineering programmes in particular. There is urgent need for governments to redress this anomaly with massive investment in infrastructures and human resource development. COREN shall strengthen its network with international bodies to ensure mutual recognition of engineering personnel and qualifications to enhance the mobility of engineering personnel so as to benefit significantly from cross-border partnerships and globalization

3. The present education of engineering personnel has been shown to fall short of the requirements of the modern workplace. The teaching and learning objectives of our education system need to be reviewed to emphasize student competencies in original problem identification, formulation and solution in a multi disciplinary atmosphere and under given constraints. COREN must insist on changing the current conventional methods of imparting engineering knowledge.

4. There is uncoordinated use of education and training capacities between industry and products of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) leading to serious gaps in the actual and expected quality of graduates produced. Entrepreneurship is considered as a major catalyst for leveraging the economic transformation of Nigeria through employment generation, self-reliance and poverty alleviation. Entrepreneurship should be introduced at all levels of education in Nigeria.

5. The training of the Nigerian Engineering Technicians and Craftsmen should be intensified through the support of the organized private sector while the government should encourage such companies through tax reduction. The current status of the Trade Centres and Colleges of Technology should be upgraded with better equipment and staffing for effective training of Nigerians.

6. Efforts should be made by the government to assemble and keep record of appropriately trained engineering technicians and craftsmen, as well as regulate the practice effectively.

[b]7. The Assembly invited all stakeholders in engineering education, training and practice to embrace and invest in the Supervised Industrial Training Scheme in Engineering (SITSIE) for technology transfer and experience development. SITSIE Certification will form the final clearance for engineering personnel to enlist for the NYSC while the SITSIE and NYSC years count as experience for the Engineering Personnel.

8. SME dusters, informal sector operators such as the Nnewi dusters are recognized as institutions with potentials and features that should be tapped by COREN in the implementation of the SITSIE programme. There is need for radical change of attitude Government and individuals as to the need for massive investment in technology education and training as a critical success factor for the advancement of our country into the league of technologically developed nations.[/b]9. Government of all levels, Engineering education/training institutions, firms, practitioners and indeed all other stakeholders are invited to make reference to the Engineers (Registration etc) Act E11 2004 to guide them in the legal requirements for education, training, practice including employment of engineering personnel.

10. In order to enable COREN realize its mandate for control and regulation of engineering practice in all its aspects and ramification, Council has instituted the Engineering Regulations Monitoring Programme. Accordingly, COREN inspectors are empowered to conduct visitation to establishments for the purposes of enforcing compliance with the Engineers (Registration) Act E11 2004.

11. The recent engineering failures especially collapse of buildings and bridges is a big shame to the image of our country. However, these failures have been found to be traceable to the activities of non -registered engineering personnel '"quacks". To combat this ugly scourge, COREN has introduced Project Control Forms PCF (A, B, C) to be submitted by design engineers and displayed on construction sites. Approving authorities should henceforth desist from approving designs or supervision without completion Projects Control Forms COREN inspectors are mandated to visit building sites and enforce compliance with Project Control Forms regulations and all aspects of quality control and assurance.

12. All universities and polytechnics are to submit to COREN and NBTE respectively, within the specified period, data on students of approved programmes and applications for new programmes in accordance with the Engineers (Registration etc) Act 2004. Only duly registered engineering personnel should be appointed as Deans, Heads of Department or Directors of engineering personnel programmes. In order to streamline the flow of information and synergy with the Universities and Polytechnics, COREN calls for the resuscitation and effectiveness of the Committee of Deans of Engineering (CODET) and Heads of Colleges of Technology (COHEADS) in the country.

13. The Assembly notes that COREN has taken the right steps on a Salary Scale for Engineers in the Public Sector (ESS), and calls on government to expedite action on approving this for implementation

When does the implementation begin?

everybody,
please tonisafe is a woman o! lets stop calling her bros toni

cheers

sbucareer:


You are too naive or not accustomed with blind people accomplishment in todays modern society. I will not tell you the name of the software, because we are not allowed to say. But a recognition software that allows them to read print from their punch cards to the voice recognition software specially build for them and the software translate it to program, very easy if you knowledge can comprehend it.

Deaf people, off course can see, but with the help of special software which I will not mention here lets them hear or mimic hearing. Do you want to tell me that blind people cannot read and write? If you can answer that question then they can read the computer and write the company programs.

I don't want this to be a debate. If you can not understand technology it is up to you. A simple google search can give you examples of blind and deaf using computer, it is no rocket science.

It is only the IT company that I work for can afford such a research and promot equal employment opportunity like this. Mind you a blind man was once a Home Office Secretry of UK. Now tell me whether he uses computer or not?

Zahymaka, I am suprise that you are in the USA and do not know these things? What a shame!

Thanks sbu, now I know. Thats really enlightening.

oasis:

@sbucareer

You have a point about accessibility to the impaired.

But let's face it, if you're blind, you cannot watch movies online. And no w3c standard can change that. Unless of course you're saying that movies should be removed from the Internet to accommodate the blind.

We shouldn't confuse w3c recommendations with w3c standards. What you've enumerated are mere recommendations, which as Seun said could be selectively scorned depending on your target audience.

Do people really watch movies online as in it is a successful venture?
Seun, should you compromise standards because of money?

How do you register swish? By paying $40? You know we but our software in Ikeja

so what are we waiting for?

thats true, run both concurrently- it'll give you an edge. i know a guy who is currently an aca and has ocp(oracle 9i) and he's about graduating (Bsc Busines Admin). It is possible.

i think the question we should ask ourselves is this "when does it start"? But now that one of the supporters of the scheme "Adeseye Ogunlewe is out of office, maybe they'll backpedal form the idea.

Cheers

@sbucareer. So what are you trying to say? Yes or no? And how does a blind person program?

why not now?

Tonisafe,

You also didnt tell us how your dental appointment went, i.e. if you've seen a doctor.