Category: Digital Economy

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Mubarak Umar The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have renewed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum across all Nigerian universities. This was announced during the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and his management team visit to the National Universities Commission (NUC), where...

In order to propel Nigeria’s digital transformation, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged for increased industry collaboration, highlighting innovation and policy as crucial facilitators of sustainable growth. Inuwa stated that through concerted efforts among stakeholders, Nigeria has the potential to become a global digital powerhouse at The...

  The Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure was established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in a major step to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, during the virtual inauguration of the Technical Working Group on National Cloud Infrastructure The objectives of this initiative are to...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have established a cooperative working group. The main goal of the Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG), which was established in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, is to protect the rights of Nigeria’s more than 164 million mobile phone users. The important step,...

To further establish itself as a premier African digital hub, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stated its dedication to creating a creative ecosystem that strikes a balance between industry expansion and regulation by making investments in cloud infrastructure, data classification, and AI applications.This was said by NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa CCIE,...