NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X

Nigeria yesterday, successfully, launched one of the most advanced earth observation satellites (Nigeriasat-2) of its kind that is commercially available in the imaging world into the orbit at exactly 8:12.am Nigerian time in Russia.

Nigeria Sat-X, which was built by Nigerian engineers trained at the same time the Sat-2 was being built as a demonstration that Nigeria can build and launch its satellite was launched alongside NigeriaSat-2.

With the launch of the two satellites, NigeriaSa-1, which has since overstayed its life span in orbit would be replaced.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja shortly after showing the live coverage of the launch site, in Russia to the audience, the project manager of the NigeriaSat-2 and X, Mr. Francis Chizea, said that NigeriaSat-2 and X, have five years life span, just like NigeriaSat-1, and “will continue the work which NigeriaSat-1 is doing, but is more advanced in technology.”

Explaining further, Mr. Chizea, noted that the satellite was designed for five years, just like NigeriaSat-1. “It is still in the orbit functioning and providing images as it used to be. They are two different satellites on their own; Nigeria Sat-2 is a higher resolution satellite, carrying 2.5m resolution camera on board.

“It also has 32m camera on board, because we expect that very soon, Nigeria Sat-1 will expire, and stop working. So to ensure that there is data continuity, we also have that 32m camera in Nigeria sat-2. It is a more advanced space craft. Whatever Nigeria sat-2 is doing in the orbit now is to carry out earth resolution that Nigeriasat-1 has been carrying out for the past 8 years, but with 32m camera, it has better grand meter set, which we never had before. Now, we can have our own high earth resolution data from our grand station whenever we want it.”

On the economic implication of the satellite, he said, it is not just launching of the satellite that matters but to improve the socio-economic life of Nigerians, adding that data from Nigeria-sat-2 will be used for various applications “in agriculture, urban mapping, environmental monitoring, etc. nigeriasat-2 is one of the most advanced satellites of its kind that is in the orbit today.”

Explaining why the satellite is the most advanced of its kind, Chizea pointed out that the Nigeriasat-2 unlike any other satellite can image lots of images, “for example, it can image a still image, under a very low skill which was not possible in Nigeriasat-1. Nigeriasat-2 is very agile, you can image and offload at the same time to the grand station, this is the facility that is not available in satellites of its kind. It can carry out images from security, pipeline monitoring to coastal monitoring, depending on what we have on ground.”

On the Nigeria Sat-X, he said, the space agency is in control of it is, as it is in its early stage operations. He said that SSTL Satellite company in Russia, trained the engineers and as well built Sat-2.

Also speaking, the acting director-general of National Space Research and Development Agency, who is also director of policy, planning and research, Mrs. Augusta Iheanacho, said the agency is particularly delighted because, “it is our engineers that built Nigeria-Sat-X, using Surrey’s facilities far away in the UK.”

She, however, appealed to the federal government, that since Nigerian engineers were able to build and launch Nigeria Sat-X, they should be given all the necessary support to launch same achievement in Nigeria.

“If only we had the critical infrastructure we need to be able to build our own satellite in Nigeria. Like I said, the critical infrastructure will required is the assembling, integration and testing and designing centres, we promise Nigeria, that henceforth, we will be able to build our own satellite in Nigeria, without outside assistance,” she added.

THE TWO ORBIT
Nigeria launched two observation satellites into orbit yesterday, and authorities said they hoped to use the equipment to monitor weather in a region seasonally ravaged by disasters.

Nigeria launched NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X into orbit yesterday morning from a Russian launch pad in the town of Yasny, President Goodluck Jonathan said on state-run television.

He described the event as "another milestone in our nation's effort to solve national problems through space technology."

The satellites could have a variety of applications, authorities said, which include monitoring disaster-prone areas in a country that stretches into Africa's Sahel, a belt of land on the Sahara Desert's southern fringe that sees extreme weather conditions. It experiences severe droughts in the dry season and devastating rainfall in the wet season. Floods last year displaced about 500,000 people nationwide, with most of them in the Sahel region.

Authorities said NigeriaSat-2 can detect anything wider than 8.2 feet (2.5 meters), such as cars. That means the satellites also could be used for military and intelligence purposes.

The satellite launch also spotlights Nigeria as a main African player in space technology development, rivaling countries such as South Africa and Algeria, which also have space programs. Despite the strides Nigeria's space technology industry has made in recent years, it remains largely dependent on other nations' technology.

NigeriaSat-X was built by a team of Nigerian engineers and scientists at Surrey Satellite Technology in the United Kingdom, while NigeriaSat-2 was built in collaboration with the UK company's team, said Felix Ale, a spokesman for the National Space Research and Development Agency.

Nigerian officials hope this launch goes better than the country's last. In May 2007, Nigeria launched its first communication satellite, built by a Chinese team and launched from a Chinese pad. NIGCOMSAT-1 was expected to provide phone, broadband Internet and broadcasting services in Africa's most populous country, but it was lost in space just over a year later. Authorities said a replacement satellite will be launched before the end of the year.


THE SATELLITE IS A BLESSING TO AFRICA
Gajere Nduke, director of the National Centre for Remote Sensing (NCRS), says the successful launch of NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X is a blessing to Africa. Nduke, in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, said Nigeria would reap the benefit of investing in the satellites.

`Being the first satellite in Africa with this kind of high resolution, I am sure the West African Sub-region and Africa will be able to use it for development,’’ Nduke said. He added that the satellites would help the country to adequately plan its various sectors and be used to outsource its natural resources. The director promised that the centre would make good use of the satellites for the development of the country.

``Because of the high resolution of the satellites, NCRS is going to use it to map Nigeria into 1:25,000 scale,’’ Nduke added. Meanwhile, the Director-General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Seidu Mohammed, has said that the successful launch of the two satellites had consolidated the country’s position as a budding space nation.

Mohammed, in a statement signed by Felix Ale, NASRDA’s Head of Media and Cooperate Affairs, said that defending the country’s sovereignty was not only a political issue, but also scientific. He added that the efforts of young Nigerian engineers and scientists in building NigeriaSat-X had brought a lot of prestige to the country. (NAN)

NIGERIA'S GROUND STATION CAN'T RECIEVE SIGNALS FROM LAUNCHED SATELLITE.
Nigeria launched satellite - Two days after Nigeria launched two satellites into space for security and environment monitoring purposes, indications are that the ground station in the capital city of Abuja lacks the facilities to receive images from one of the satellites.

Two Nigerian-built satellites, NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X, were launched Wednesday in Russia, where they were built by Nigerian engineers

But the private Guardian newspaper reported Friday that the ground station in Abuja was equipped only to receive images from NigeriaSat-2 for which it was built, not for NigeriaSat-X.

The implication is that Nigeria will have to rely on the UK-based Surrey Space Technology Ltd for information from NigeriaSat-X.

The paper however quoted Nigeria's National Space Research and Development Council (NARSDA) as saying the ground station can handle information from NigeriaSat-X.

NARSDA spokesman Felix Alle was quoted as saying: “Our facilities can receive images and monitor the operations of NigeriaSat-X. The engineers are currently doing telemetry, a process that involves sharing software with the satellites. The satellites are currently receiving all the software that we are sending to them.”

In 2006, British satellite firm Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) signed a contract with NARSDA for the supply of the NigeriaSat-2 Earth observation satellite, related ground infrastructure and a training programme to further develop an indigenous space capability in Nigeria.

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The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is  recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja.

Job Position: Drivers (2 positions)

Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post level: GS3
Duration:  One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Job Description
One Driver will be based at the UNESCO Office while the other one will be working from the
Federal Ministry of Education

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and Supervision of the Administrative Officer. the Driver provides functional support to the Project  “Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria” in the Abuja Office in the delivery of quality driving services for the implementation of the Project activities

The Incumbent is expected to :

•  Serve as Driver to the Project Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria
•  Dispatch mails and other materials related to the Project
•  Maintain Project vehicle in good working condition and record all vehicle movement in the logbook
•  Assist with airport, Hotel reception and security escorts with regards to missions in relation to the project
• Assist in workshop logistics, photocopying, binding and filing of documents
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities upon request by the Supervisor or Project Officer

Qualification and Experience:

•  Completion of secondary education
•  Fluency in English language
•  Valid Driver's license with at least 5 years driving experience
•  Excellent driving skills and ability to use basic motor tools
•  Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and UN Experience as a driver
•  Familiar with the local traffic laws and safe travel routes and good knowledge of road networks in most Nigerian cities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use office equipment such as Fax, Photocopying Machine, Scanner, etc.

Application Deadline
31st August, 2011

Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, lel1er of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees and driving license. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked" Driver Literacy Project", and mailed to:

UN House
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone
Central Area District, Garki
Abuja, Nigeria.
abuja@unesco.org
Tel: +234 (9) 4616531
Fax: +234 (9) 4618510

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True Moment Media Limited publishers of the Moment Newspaper, Nigeria's most independent newspaper, is seeking to fill the following vacant positions:
 

1.)  Editor (Saturday)
 

Requirements

•  The ideal candidate must be highly driven professional with at least 15 years experience in print journalism,  last five of which must have been in a senior editorial position.
•  The candidate must be a graduate of mass communication, political science or economics.
•  He/she must be a good manager of men and resources.
•  International experience would be an added advantage.
•  The position comes with an attractive remuneration package.

2.)  Deputy Editor (Daily)

Requirements

•  The deputy editor would support the editor of the paper.
•  The candidate must be a graduate of philosophy, politics, economics or mass communication with at least 12 years post qualification experience, the last five of which must have been in senior editorial positions.

3.)  Asst Editor (Enugu, Kano)

Requirements

• The candidate for this position must be a tested journalist with at least 10 years experience, the last three of which must have been spent as a bureau chief.
• The applicant must have in depth knowledge of the politics and economy of the Niger Delta region and be capable of managing correspondents based all over the South-south region.
• He must have excellent contact with key players in politics, industry and civil society.

4.)  Senior Reporters (Abuja, Port Harcourt)

Requirements

• Candidate for this position must be based in Federal Capital Territory and already working with a national newspaper for at least five years.The ideal candidate must be a graduate of mass communication, politics or economics.
• Reporters are needed to cover politics and business.

5.)  Admin Manager

Requirements

• The candidate for this position must hold a university degree in the arts or social sciences and be a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management.He must be a person of integrity with unblemished professional record.
• He must have at least 10years experience, the last five of which must have been in a management position.

6.)  Correspondents (Kaduna, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Asaba)

Requirements

• The correspondents must be journalist with depth knowledge of the zones they are based.
• The ideal candidate must be a graduate of mass communication with at least seven years post qualification experience.

7.)  Advert Officers (Uyo, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Asaba and Enugu)

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have been working in the advert department of newspaper or client service department of an advertising agency.
• He/she must have a minimum of five years experience and be able to produce a track of sales.
• The advert officer should have in depth local knowledge of the area and be an excellent networker.

8.)  Accounts Officer (Port Harcourt)

Requirements

•  The ideal candidate must have at least degree or HND in accountancy.
•  Experience is not necessary, as the candidates will benefit from in-house training

Application Deadline
23rd August, 2011

Method of Application
All applications including detailed CV and photocopies of relevant credentials should be sent to:
The Admin Manager
The Moment
2 Kolawole Ashimi St
Off Ogudu/Ojota Road
Lagos, Nigeria
OR, Applications can also be sent by email to: admin@momentng.com

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Deli Foods Nigeria Limited - We are a biscuit manufacturing company located in Lagos and require urgently the services of dynamic, proactive, and experienced personnel to fill the following vacancies.

1.)  Area Sales Manager

Location: Eastern & Northern Regions

Qualification/Requirement:

• B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a FMCG preferably in a biscuit manufacturing industry and not more than 40 years
• Must be computer literate, good communication skills and inter-personal relationship and above all, must be conversant with the area you are applying for.

2.)  Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Qualification/Requirement:

• BSc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years working experience in a FMCG preferably in a biscuit manufacturing industry and not more than 35 years of age
• Must be computer literate, good communication skills and inter-personal relationship and above all, must be conversant with the area you are applying for.

3.)  Sales Administrator

Location: Lagos

Qualification/Requirement:

•  B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years sales working experience and must be computer literate, with good communication skills and interpersonal relationship.

4.)  Network Administrator

Location: Lagos

Qualification/Requirement:

•   B.Sc./HND in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related fields
•   Must have good knowledge of both hardware and software
•   Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols is a must, also ensuring security of information and giving access to relevant users
•   Must not be more than 35 years old.

5.)  System Administrator

Location: Lagos

Functions:

•  Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software problems
•  Also performing and coordinating effective installation, advanced operation of the system hardware and software on servers.

Qualification/Requirement:

•  B.Sc./HND in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related fields
•  Must have good knowledge of both hardware and software
•  Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols is a must, also ensuring security of information and giving access to relevant users
•  Must not be more than 35 years old.

6.)  Account Officers

Location: Lagos

Functions:

• Some of the primary functions include receipt of all customers ledgers, making/reporting of debit balance, bank/Supplier reconciliation, Payee/vat returns and must be proficient in Microsoft excel, Word and Power Point.

Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Finance with a minimum of 3 years working experience and must not be more than 30 years of age.

7.)  Cost Accountant

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

•  B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Finance with a minimum of a minimum of 5 years cognate work experience in cost accounting and must not be more than 40 years old
•  Membership of ICAN or other relevant professional body is an added advantage.

8.)  Brand Managers

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 3 years in brand management preferably in healthcare and food products (FMCG) and not more than 40 years.
• Must be responsible for Brand Development, strategy, innovation and implementation.

9.)  Legal Officer

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

• LLB from a reputable university with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience and must not be more than 35 years old
• Knowledge of company laws and other relevant industrial legislation is an added advantage.

10.)  Regulatory Affairs Officer

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Food Technology, Biochemistry or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience and not more than 30 years old
• Must have knowledge of processes with NAFDAC, SON and other relevant regulatory/statutory bodies.

11.)  Merchandisers

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

•  OND in Marketing or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years experience in merchandising preferably in health care and food products. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
•  Must have good communication skills and not more than 25 years old

12.)  Quality Control Officers

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

•  B.Sc./HND in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or other related field
•  Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a food industry preferably in a biscuit manufacturing outfit and not more than 30 years old

Application Deadline
30th August, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CV indicating positions applied for online to: recruitment@delifoods.org 

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The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Procurement Officers for CONHESS 07 and CONHESS 08.

The Institue was initially known as National Institute for Medical Research. It was formally established by the Federal Military Government through the Research Institute (Establishment) order of 1977, pursuant to the National Science and Technology Development Agency Decree (No 5) of 1977.

NIMR remained the only Institute concerned with research into human Medicine until the establishment of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development in Abuja.

NIMR is a goverment parastatal under Ministry of Health.  It has five research divisions, three non research divisions, several support units and research laboratories.

Vacancies exist for the following:

1.)  Procurement Officer I - CONHESS 08/1

Requirements

• The candidate must possess a Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Marketing Procurement or Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration or other related disciplines.Proficiency in ICT will be an added advantage.
• Procurement officer would run a career from CONHESS 08 – 15 within the career progression applicable in Public Service.

2.)  Procurement Officer I I - CONHES 07/2

Requirements

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent (HND) qualifications in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Marketing Procurement or Purchasing and Supplies, or other related disciplines.
•  Proficiency in I CT will be an added advantage.
•  Procurement officer would run a career from CONHESS 07 – 15 within the career progression applicable in Public Service

Salary Structure
Procurement Officer I CONHESS 08 Step I (N1,102,850 x N38,339.0) per annum
Procurement Officer II CONHES 07 Step 2 (N949,119.00 x N32,593) per annum

Application Deadline
13th September, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit 10 copies typewritten, detailed CV and copies of relevant credentials. The applicants should include the names and addresses of three referees who should be requested by the candidates to sent references on them under seperate confidential cover to the Director-General.
Applications with supporting documents should be addressed to:

The Director General
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
6, Edmond Crescent (Off Muritala Muhammed Way)
P.M.B. 2013, Yaba – Lagos

And should reach him on or before 13th September, 2011. Candidates are kindly requested to state their telephone numbers and email address.

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Senior Construction Supervisor (EFP)
Qatar Petroleum

Reference:
    0712788
Employer:
    Qatar Petroleum
Location:
    Qatar
Salary:
    On Application

Job Details
ENGINEERING (OFFSHORE PROJECT) OPPORTUNITIES

Qatar Petroleum is the National Oil Company of the State of Qatar. Working in Qatar offers a secure, family-oriented lifestyle where expatriate employees and their families are encouraged to fully participate in the community. All posts offer excellent locally tax-free salaries together with a comprehensive expatriate package, including family status, accommodation and furniture allowances, life insurance and medical coverage, generous annual leave with paid airfares, and other allowances.

Senior Construction Supervisor (EFP)

B.Sc. Degree/Diploma in Civil / Electrical Engineering.

12 years experience in construction management of EPIC projects with exposure to multi discipline activities connected with civil, mechanical and electrical in the construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical substations connected with oil gas industry both in onshore and offshore. Previous experience in offshore power cable installation and commissioning will be an added advantage. Self motivation with leadership and job-driving qualities to meet challenging project execution deadlines are required.

To view full details on each position please Click the apply button on the right

Only Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

INTERVIEWS
To be held in the UK from 15th – 21st September

Network Overseas
34 Mortimer Street, London W1W 7JS. UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7580 5151
Fax: +44 (0)20 7580 6242

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Parsons Brinckerhoff is a world-leading engineering
consultancy with over 14,000 employees across six
contents, and is part of the Balfour Beatty Group:
is currently looking for the following candidates
for Projects in Qatar.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Degree qualified with 15 years experience in pre-
contract and post contract management of major
infrastructure and highway projects.

Planner / Project Control Engineer
Degree qualified with 5 years experience in project
control, excellent written English skills,
knowledge of Primavera planning & project control
software.

Interested applicants please mention the position
in the subject line and send your comprehensive resume to
Apply for Vacancies for quantity supervisor Qatar

ChristensenE@pbworld.com

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