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Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) is the umbrella body for students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, and all IT-related courses in Nigeria. (NACOS) was formed in 2020 to replace the Nigeria Association of Computer Science Students(NACOSS) established in 1993.

As of 2023, NACOS holds student membership of approximately One Million (1,000,000) members, spread across over 250 local chapters in tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. These chapters are located across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, making NACOS the largest and most organized student body in Africa.

History

The Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS) was founded in July 1993 by a group of students with the support of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), its parent body. NACOSS was established to represent students in computer-related disciplines across Nigeria's tertiary institutions, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology.

By 2012, NACOSS had grown to include over 250,000 registered members in more than 150 local chapters spanning universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Its activities focus on capacity building, professional development, and fostering entrepreneurship in Information Technology.

In 2020, NACOSS transitioned into the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) to reflect the broader scope of computing disciplines and to align with advancements in the IT field.

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