Eko-Konnect

Eko-Konnect is a cluster of the Nigerian Research and Education Network.

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We sincerely appreciate our esteemed speakers, moderators, and workshop facilitators for making #EkoKonnect2025 a success! Your insights enriched discussions on advancing research and education in Nigeria. Special thanks to @Datasphir for facilitating the #geteduroam workshop.

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More institutions are taking ownership and collectively shaping the strategic direction of the country's community-governed identity federation, eduID. ng.

📌 Learn more at https://t.co/nBciMq0Z44

#eduIDng #ResearchInfrastructure #HigherEducation #OpenScience #Nigeria

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Spotlight: Prof. Christine Ofulue
Insititution: National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

We are pleased to have Prof. Christine Ofulue @YetofulueOfulue serving on the eduID. ng Policy Review Working Group (PRWG) following the inaugural Assembly of Members convening.

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Her participation reflects the growing institutional collaboration shaping the future of trusted digital identity and research infrastructure in Nigeria.

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7/7 Learn more about the Assembly and how institutions can participate: https://t.co/CYjpqK6p4v

#eduIDng #IdentityFederation #ResearchInfrastructure #OpenScience #HigherEducation #Nigeria

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1/7 eduID. ng, Nigeria's Identity Federation has convened its first Assembly of Members, bringing together 17 universities and polytechnics from across Nigeria.

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6/7 These groups will support policy development, governance evolution and technical coordination as the federation continues to grow.

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4 years of building. Now it's yours to govern.
https://t.co/7RfzJRHCGE is formally activating and giving Nigerian universities, polytechnics & research institutions direct ownership of their digital identity.
Take your seat 👉 https://t.co/e8QxWWuhZV
#eduIDng #Nigeria

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As 2025 closes, we’re grateful for the collaborations that shaped a year of progress in #OpenInfrastructure and #ResearchAndEducation in Nigeria
In 2026, the conversation continues in Abuja at #EkoKonnect2026, alongside the unveiling of https://t.co/yqnGj9r1L9

Season’s greetings

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#EkoKonnect2026 in Abuja brings the community together around Eko-Konnect and https://t.co/KLYvWulYDu — an emerging national coordination and visibility initiative, with programme design informed by national policy discussions led by the @OfficialNUC.
Here’s to an impactful 2026.

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Thanks to our community for strengthening Nigeria’s research & open digital infrastructure in 2025—from cloud services and repositories to publishing platforms, IAM & #PIDs.
In 2026, we move from adoption to coordination.

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We proudly showcase our work with the Lagos Museum in preserving cultural artifacts using #PIDs.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/jfdWS7jaeL…
Is your institution optimizing the use of PIDs? Contact @EkoKonnect for more info on how to boost your scholarly & research visibility.

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At @AulnuOfficial 112th Bi-Annual Conference 2025—focused on revolutionising university libraries through emerging tech— @EkoKonnect hosted a #PID workshop, sharing practical tips to boost research visibility using specific #PIDS and institutional repositories. #AULNU2025

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Take your campus global with #eduID.ng—Nigeria’s Identity Federation. A single secure login ➡️ access to global WI-FI @eduroam, research tools, and academic platforms via #eduGAIN. Join leading Nigerian institutions that are onboarding. Enquire today with  @ekokonnect!

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WACREN is pleased to announce an open call for piloting #RUMBU - a shared, community-governed #repository platform for Nigerian 🇳🇬 institutions. ‘RUMBU’ aims to bridge the infrastructure gap in Nigeria's research landscape, to foster collaboration, enhance hashtag#research visibility, and ensure compliance with global #openscience standards. See details of the call here => https://t.co/j7qk2sdGUZ @LIBSENSE @AulnuOfficial @AC3_News

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Following #EkoKonnect2025, we extend our sincere appreciation to @aiinnigeria for their generous support. Your commitment to fostering innovation and providing solutions for research and education in 🇳🇬 using AI is truly commendable. We anticipate future collaborations!

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Wrapped up Day 2 of #EkoKonnect2025 with an engaging https://t.co/7RfzJRHCGE & @eduroam workshop! Attendees got hands-on experience onboarding into an https://t.co/7RfzJRHCGE IdP and logging into #geteduroam. Huge thanks to everyone who participated! See you at our next event!