‎….seeks partnership on IT services*‎‎The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has commended National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC’s) contributions to the unity, integration and socio-economic development of the country.‎‎He made the commendation, when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.‎‎Adeyanju noted that the Scheme’s policy...
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NITDA Hits Major Milestone: 10,000+ Civil Servants Trained in Digital Literacy Drive
The Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda has reached a critical turning point with the successful completion of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme.‎​Implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), the initiative has effectively saturated the...
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NITDA Rewards NYSC Digital Champions with ₦3.5M and Laptops to Boost 70% Literacy Goal
‎ABUJA – In a major push toward Nigeria’s digital transformation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has rewarded outstanding corps members with ₦3.5 million in cash and eight high-end laptops for their roles as “Digital Literacy Champions.”‎​The awards were presented by NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during a strategic visit to the National...
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NCC Launches Landmark Review of 2000 Telecom Policy to Slash Costs and Modernize Infrastructure‎
J. Adaralegbe‎In a move to align Nigeria’s digital landscape with global realities, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commenced a comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000.‎The overhaul, arriving nearly three decades after the original policy’s inception, seeks to address the skyrocketing operational costs plaguing the industry and provide a roadmap for...
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FG Targets 95% Digital Literacy by 2030 as NITDA Awards Tech-Savvy Civil Servants
‎ABUJA – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing the public sector through massive digital upskilling, targeting a 95% digital literacy rate by 2030.‎​Speaking at the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training awards ceremony, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, revealed that the country is currently...
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NITDA Pledges Support for CAC’s AI-Driven Transformation at 35th Anniversary
‎The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has committed to providing full technical support to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as it integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its core operations.‎​The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, announced the partnership during a goodwill message at the CAC’s 35th-anniversary celebration, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall,...
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Strengthening Ties: ITU and NITDA Collaborate on Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Agenda
Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), recently led a high-level delegation to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to deepen cooperation on Nigeria’s digital evolution. Accompanied by ITU Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Emmanuel Manasseh, the visit centered on tackling connectivity gaps and fostering inclusive ICT growth. ​Representing...
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First Lady Launches New Landmark Centre at OAU
ILE-IFE – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially commissioned the “Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre” at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Thursday.  The facility, a collaborative gift donated by the Ooni of Ife with technological support from NITDA, is designed as a hub for mentorship, storytelling, and student reflection. ​Joined by the Ooni...
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Night Blaze at Kwara University of Education Contained as Fire Service Saves Biology Lab
A late-night fire outbreak at the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, was swiftly brought under control on Friday, January 30, 2026, following the prompt intervention of the Kwara State Fire Service. The incident, which occurred at about 9:14pm, affected a block of four offices being used as storage facilities, with three of the offices...
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NITDA & NBC Joint Forces to Redefine Nigeria’s Digital Landscape
‎ In a high-powered meeting focused on the future of Nigeria’s digital landscape, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, hosted his NBC counterpart, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, to blueprint a strategic alliance between technology and media regulation.‎‎The “Culture-First” Transformation‎Inuwa revealed that NITDA’s secret to success wasn’t just software, but a radical cultural overhaul. To...