What does GIS stand for? GIS stands for Geographical Information Systems. But what does it really mean? Is there a difference between GIS and Geography? How can GIS help you grow your business? These are some questions I will be answering. But first, let’s start from the very beginning…… What does GIS mean? A standard definition is given by ESRI, a global leader in GIS solutions, as follows “A geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS integrates many types of data. It analyzes spatial location and organizes layers of information into visualizations using maps and 3D scenes.” Let me simplify that for you. GIS is the science of location. When you start collecting, manage, analyze or share any information that has an address or a location-based element, well you can say that is GIS. GIS is in everything we do; our work, our home, recreation, religion, I could just go on Consider the following scenario Imagine you want to get a location for your proposed business center. What will you first consider? You’ll probably ask yourself “Is there good data network coverage? Are there residential, commercial, or other centers that will bring people to come close to my business outlet?” Someone who opens a business center close to an office where applications are submitted will probably receive more patronage than one that is close only to a bus stop. Now that is GIS. Click on the following […]

Agriculture, the mainstay of national and sub-national economies has never been more important in reviving an economy ravaged by the effects of COVID-19 than at present. The global pandemic has shown the importance of food security and our ability to call on the nation’s food reserves at this time only validates the decision to prioritize food production. Most farmers in Nigeria are rural farmers and so needs the Government to play a huge role in regards to favorable policies, agricultural research, grants to rural farmers, subsidized farm equipment, and storage facilities. The provision of farmers with modern tools will help increase the level of farm produce, as well as the rate and quality of products. Ensuring these supports reach the right farmers, in the approved quantities, and utilized properly, a GIS monitoring solution is required by the government at each level for monitoring and for ensuring compliance. Geographical Information System (GIS) uses technology that can help in building a database of farmlands with their accurate locations, not just as a point coordinate but as polygons of the entire farmland areas. We classify these into small, medium, large, mega and super-mega AgroGeoCoop clusters. Displaying this data in a series of dashboards will make it possible for management teams and decision-makers to plan and track appropriate interventions. This GIS solution is unique because it combines the capabilities of three technologies to better enhance Nigeria’s Agricultural activities. With this configurable application, organizations can build models that implement policies from management level to field […]