By Fatima Bello The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged full support for the digitisation of Hajj operations in Nigeria, emphasizing its importance in improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability. During a meeting with officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at NITDA’s headquarters in Abuja, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa reiterated...
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AFRICA MUST LEAD THE AI REVOLUTION THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, INCLUSIVE INNOVATION – NITDA DG
By Oluwole Alao The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has urged industry leaders across the continent to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business, organisational, and operational models to unlock new opportunities, redefine leadership, and drive smarter decision-making toward making Africa deeply rooted in AI-driven innovation. Inuwa made this call when he...
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NITDA, SECDOJO, SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN NIGERIA’S CYBER RESILIENCE
By Oluwole Alao In its continued effort toward the implementation of the present administration’s agenda of strengthening national security by committing to robust cybersecurity measures and digital trust to safeguard the nation’s digital infrastructure as well as contribute to the overall peace and prosperity of the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has...
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NITDA FORGES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROPEL NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURENITDA FORGES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROPEL NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE
By Zuwaira Ayitogo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate impactful global partnerships aimed at fostering inclusive growth, driving innovation, and accelerating technological advancement across Nigeria. This strategic direction was highlighted during a recent meeting held at NITDA Headquarters. The NITDA Director General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa , CCIE who joined...
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NIGERIA SET TO HOST LANDMARK GITEX EVENT IN WEST AFRICA
In a major stride towards positioning Nigeria as a global technology hub where digital technology is leveraged to uplift the nation, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced its strategic partnership with KAOUN International to host the world-renowned Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Nigeria. This announcement...
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NITDA, MTN Foundation Collaborate to Boost Digital Literacy
As part of efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has called for a collaborative partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation to promote digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. Inuwa made this call during a courtesy visit by MTN...
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TECHNOLOGY, NEUTRAL TOOL FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-DG NITDA
By James Ishaku The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the significance of perceiving technology as a neutral instrument that can accelerate Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement. Speaking during a virtual panel session titled “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa outlined the importance of leveraging...
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Google: Tinubu Directs NITDA to Coordinate AI In Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) to coordinate, alongside the private sector the efforts of the government in advancing the Artificial Intelligence and Digital transformation in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga monitored on...
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NITDA, Flutterwave, Alami Team Up to Drive Digital Inclusion for Nigerian SMEsTECHNOLOGY, NEUTRAL TOOL FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-DG NITDA
The recent partnership among the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Flutterwave, and Alami, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, is a strategic collaboration aimed at addressing the digital divide in Nigeria’s economy by empowering SMEs with the tools and resources they need to thrive in the digital age. The focus is...
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The Need to Adopt Wireless Communications for the Health and Safety of Miners in Nigeria.
By Dr. Anabi Hilary Kelechi. Mining is a crucial sector in Nigeria’s economy, providing employment and contributing significantly to revenue generation. However, it is also one of the most hazardous industries, exposing workers to various risks, including cave-ins, gas explosions, equipment accidents, and exposure to harmful substances. Given these dangers, the adoption of wireless communication...