How about this sbucareer, You'd be shocked how many developers don't know how to use word, myself included.

Where do you intend to study Nigeria or Abroad ? I'd advice you to study Mathematics as studying computer science is a waste of time. Pick up any book on programming C and you are good to go.

I think what is really needed is a dedicated website/forum run by developers for developers geared towards Nigerians. For this I can provide the hardware and network bandwidth provided there is enough interest and seriousness from those who will run it.

My advice to anyone who wants to learn UNIX and by UNIX I mean any POSIX compliant SYS V, BSD or LINUX variants is to install it and go straight to http://www.ugu.com/sui/ugu/show?I=help.beginners . It will make learning easier and less painful. And one more piece of advice, learn to program in C and you will truly be a master of any UNIX domain.

Yes you can if you have direct access to an operators smsc via SMPP or some other protocols. You should checkout http://www.simplewire.com, they provide very affordable sms sdks and have agents in Nigeria. In my opinion they make the best ESME/SMPP platform in the world.

VANSO is looking for a Java Developer to assist with building Java Applications. Must have 2+ years of Java experience. Experience in design, programming, implementation, UNIX/LINUX, SQL, Java , Client/Server. Perl scripting language a BIG plus !

· You be able to modify existing code and develop new programs.

· Be able to work with internal system users, and external technical personnel. Ability to understand user requirements, and propose and implement solutions.

· Ability to learn new technologies and understand network concepts.

· Prepare status reports, technical write-ups, flow diagrams, etc.

· Excellent customer service values and innovative problem solving skills.

· The position is responsible for the full project life cycle, from requirements definition through implementation.

All interested parties, please send your information and salary expectations to jobs@vanso.com. If you know anyone who fits this job discripton, refer them and if they get hired you get a commision.