The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) was founded in 1884 with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison among its charter members. Today, the IEEE serves over 350,000 members who are geographically organized into 10 Regions, over 300 Sections, and more than 1,100 Student Branches worldwide. A Student Branch further falls 
under the auspices of the local Section. Nearly 60,000 Student members worldwide make up 13% of the membership of the IEEE and are essential to the continued growth and vitality of the IEEE. Over 50% of the current IEEE members joined as students. Not only is the IEEE the world's largest technical and professional society, it is also publishes 30% of the electrical engineering and computer science literature in the world. more [+]
Welcome to the Nigeria Section of the IEEE. We, the officers, look forward to a very successful year, and are pleased to have you as a member of our team. Both the professional and student branches are committed to making a difference in the community and in the lives of aspiring professionals. To that end, we have worked to plan activities that you will find enjoyable, enhancing, and rewarding.
We are convinced that you will find the benefits received from IEEE well worth the effort it will require to make our section one of the premier sections in our region. Yet, as the old adage says, " You get out what you put in. " Thus, we encourage you to support the Nigeria section with your input and participation in as many activities as possible.
Again, welcome to our team, and let's work together to put our nation in the fore front of technological innovations.
As you must have noticed, The Nigeria section has evolved into a strong and reputable work group, bringing together professionals and students from diverse fields. Our enhanced website would serve as a cohesive tool, binding professionals and providing enormous opportunities for active members. As time goes on we plan to unfold amazing packages that would put our members in the fore front of the technological advancement of our beloved country.
2008 Web Contest is here !!!
All IEEE Student Branches and Branch Chapters are eligible for the Web site contest. Each Student Branch may enter at most one Web site, regardless of the number of Branch Chapters present. To enter your Branch, simply send an email message to your Regional Student Activities Committee Chair (RSAC), Regional Student Representative (RSR) and to the Contest Administrator with the subject ..more
IEEE Region 8 Student Branch and Gold Congress
The biannual IEEE Region 8 Student Branch and GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Congress is the biggest event in the world for young engineering professionals and students all aged less than 28 years. At this congress, around 300 existing IEEE student branch members and young professionals from the Middle East, Europe and Africa gather in one place to learn new useful skills, meet, socialise and share professional experience with each other. ..more
Riddles
- What travels around the world while staying in one corner?
- What work can a printer never quite finish?
- How many letters are in the alphabet?
- How many consultants does it take to fix an electric bulb?
You are expected to answer the above riddles and send your answers to the the following email addresses
funshoadebayo@huawei.com or the webmaster mcrolly@gmail.com
This would be the criteria for selecting our section representatives at the region 8 congress.