DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NITDA DG launches SRAP 2.0

In the stride towards continuous engagement and inclusivity, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration with stakeholders in the technology ecosystem to achieve a resilience and prosperous digital transformation for Nigeria by unveiling the NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0. The Director General made these affirmations at the Omniverse Summit, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.   Inuwa highlighted the necessity of shared goals, resources, and knowledge to make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s digital future.…

NITDA DG charges IT Stakeholders to collaborate with Govt to nurture start-ups

The National Information Technology Development Agency’s commitment to nurture an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem as enshrined in its Strategic Road-map and Action Plan 2.0 received a major boost in Lagos at NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Expo, an event put together by GAGE Award in partnership with the Agency to showcase innovative businesses locally and across the globe with physical presence in Nigeria. The NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE while delivering his keynote address at the event which has its theme as “Evolve” averred that both the government and…

DAF honours Dabiri-Erewa with Bridge Builders Award 2024

Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri ,Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has been recognized as the first Nigerian recipient of the esteemed Bridge Builder award by the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Awards 2024 in Ghana. This accolade celebrated her tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community, marking her significant contributions to fostering peace, inclusivity, and unity both within Nigeria and internationally.   Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder & Head of Mission at DAF, lauded Dabiri’s exceptional dedication during the award presentation, expressing admiration for her longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s Diaspora.…

NITDA, SMEDAN sign MoU for Nigeria’s Economy diversification

In a bid to implement the agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth by accelerating diversification of the nation’s economy, a Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the pivotal role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been signed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).   Recognising SMEs as the backbone of the nation’s economic landscape, the MoU was signed with a primary focus on the growth of…

Digital Access: NITDA DG calls for massive Investment in ICT

In a concerted effort to propel inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, thereby laying the groundwork for the country’s technological advancement, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), CCIE, has called for substantial investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aimed at fortifying the nation’s economy through the integration of digital technologies.   Inuwa made this call during a meeting with Ms. Edosio Uyoyo and Traore Toho Syevie, a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) at the Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.…

Gov Otu greets Predecessor ,Ayade At 56

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has felicitated with his predecessor, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade on his 56th birthday celebrations.   The Governor in a birthday message noted that the former Governor remained an innovative and transformational leader that was committed to the industrialization of Cross River State and still has a lot to offer in terms of service and leadership.   Gov Otu said “My Most Distinguished and Effervescent Leader, on this auspicious occasion of your 56th birthday celebrations, I join your family and indeed all Cross Riverians in…

NITDA unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0 to enhance Transparency in Governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital services with the aim of enhancing transparency in government processes. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made this known at the handing over of deliverables to CEOs of NITDA, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday which was held at the e-Government Training Centre, Kubwa, Abuja. The event…

Tinubu and the creation of a new society By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria is at a critical juncture; and in such a context, it is _“cometh the moment, cometh the man”._ For President Bola Tinubu, this adversity should be turned into a historic advantage which should propel him to be the creator of a new society and his place in history will be assured, not for all time but forever. Men who took advantage of their opportunity include Park Chung Hee of South Korea, Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Take…

When ‘sorry’ means nothing, by Funke Egbemode

We called them the ‘happening couple’. Flex (real name was Felix) was a 500 level medicine student, while Tunrayo was a 200 level Law student. Though the two of them were very busy ‘effico’, they spent every free moment together. They went to the bukateria together, walked hand-in-hand to the library and the cinema. They were a reference point especially when we girls wanted to ‘yab’ our NFA male classmates who were in the habit of giving excuses to their girlfriends as to why they couldn’t take them to see…