By James Ishaku The Bauchi State Government, through the state’s Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially launched the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework (DL4ALL Bauchi Initiative), a flagship programme aimed at equipping citizens with essential 21st-century skills and positioning the state as a...
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NITDA Commends Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for Obeying Code of Practice.
TikTok, Microsoft, and Google are commended by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for submitting the 2024 compliance report and for their ongoing adherence to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code, which was released in collaboration with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and NITDA,...
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NITDA FORGES TIES WITH IGNITEHER BOOTCAMP ON DIGITAL GENDER INCLUSION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the second cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating gender inclusion and economic empowerment through digital innovation. This is a powerful demonstration of NITDA’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
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Nigeria Advances Citizen Led Digital Governance with Online Harm Protection Bill
By James Ishaku In a bold move to strengthen digital sovereignty and better safeguard its citizens, Nigeria is redefining its approach to technology regulation—shifting from market-driven oversight to a model rooted in public interest, civic inclusion, and human rights. Speaking at a multi-stakeholder policy workshop in Abuja, the Director General of the National Information Technology...
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CYBER SECURTIY: FG Committed to Relentless Fight Against Cybercriminals -Ribadu
By Lukman Oladokun In line with Presidential Priority Areas two and seven, which prioritise strengthening national security for peace and prosperity and accelerating economic diversification through digitalisation and innovation, the Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its continued commitment to combat unpatriotic individuals exploiting vulnerable citizens in the digital space. The National Security Adviser, Mallam...
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INUWA URGES BUSINESS OWNERS TO WELCOME AI AS INNOVATION PARTNER
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged business executives to stop seeing artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to human jobs and instead embrace it as a cooperative partner in fostering innovation and economic growth.Inuwa questioned the traditional view of AI as just an automation tool during...
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NITDA Introduced Digital Competence Framework To Retain ICT Talent
By James Ishaku To curb the rising wave of brain drain affecting Nigeria’s public sector, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a Digital Competence Framework and Career Progression Model aimed at strengthening ICT capacity and retaining skilled professionals within the civil service. Announcing the initiative, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, said...
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NITDA, NCFRMI Forge Strategic Alliance for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Displaced Nigerians
By Zuwaira Ayitogo The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing inclusive digital transformation, particularly among Nigeria’s displaced population. He made this known during a strategic engagement with the leadership of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) at...
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Nigeria, JICA Partner To Launch $11.2 Million Innovation Hub, Bolster Startup Ecosystem
By Oluwole Alao In a landmark move towards implementing the Presidential priority area of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth and accelerating diversification through industrialisation and digitisation by strengthening Nigeria’s innovation and technology ecosystem, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has announced the commencement of $11.2...