Category: Technology

NITDA DG advocates gender inclusion in Digital Literacy to boost Economic Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in digital literacy programs across Nigeria, stated that empowering women through technology is crucial for national development.   Inuwa made this assertion while delivering a goodwill address at the inauguration of the Quality Education and Girl Child Initiatives (Luminah 2030), organized by the Federal Ministry of Education at the Federal Secretariat Complex. The initiative is part of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) for Renewed Hope, focusing on six…

NITDA, JICA Ignite Women’s Entrepreneurship Through ‘IgniteHer Bootcamp’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), successfully concluded the IgniteHer Bootcamp on Friday, March 7, 2025. The five-day intensive program, held in Abuja, empowered 90 female entrepreneurs with critical business development skills, financial management strategies, and digital transformation tools to enhance their ventures.   The initiative was designed to bridge the gender gap in business and technology, equipping women with digital literacy, financial planning, and market access opportunities. Through expert-led sessions, participants gained practical knowledge on business structuring, financial sustainability,…

NITDA, NUC Renew Partnership to Drive Digital Literacy Curriculum in Nigerian Universities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum across all Nigerian universities. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team to the newly appointed NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, at the commission’s headquarters. The renewed collaboration aims to accelerate the rollout of the curriculum, first agreed upon in December 2024, to integrate digital literacy and emerging technologies into university education. Inuwa highlighted…

NITDA, NSUK strengthen partnership on AI-Driven Research, Digital Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) to promote research, digital literacy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions aimed at addressing national challenges.   The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCOE, made this known during a courtesy visit by NSUK management team led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, to NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Inuwa highlighted the importance of forging stronger ties between academics, technology experts, and entrepreneurs to address critical issues such as…

NITDA, JICA unveil “IgniteHer” Bootcamp to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to promote women’s entrepreneurship in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the “IgniteHer” Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Abuja. The five-day intensive program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with essential business skills, digital literacy, and strategic planning tools.   Speaking at the launch, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, represented by the Special Adviser on Strategic Partnerships, Mrs. Iklima Musa, emphasized the critical role of the program in advancing gender equality and…

Nigeria, UK collaborate to strengthen National Cybersecurity Architecture

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to fortify Nigeria’s digital space, the United Kingdom and Nigeria have partnered to establish a National Cybersecurity Architecture, aimed at addressing rising cyber threats and enhancing cyber resilience.   The partnership is being facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission. Speaking during a meeting with UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, said the collaboration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms driven by digital transformation.   Inuwa emphasized that NITDA’s…

Reps Committee extends deadline for Memoranda submission on State Creation, LGAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), has extended the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local government areas (LGAs) across the country.   The extension was contained in a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Monday, March 3, 2025. The new deadline is now March 26, 2025, instead of the earlier announced March 5, 2025.   Kalu explained that…

NITDA DG calls for Industry collaboration to propel Nigeria’s Digital Future

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for strengthened industry collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, describing innovation and policy as critical enablers of sustainable economic growth.   Inuwa, represented by NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, made the appeal at the Omniverse Summit 2025 held in Lagos. He stressed that Nigeria’s potential to become a global digital powerhouse lies in the collective efforts of stakeholders across public and private sectors.   According to the DG, Nigeria’s digital economy…

NYSC partners Data Protection Commission to combat Identity Theft

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a pool of data privacy processing professionals in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, made this known when the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, paid him a courtesy visit at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.   Brigadier General Ahmed emphasized that the Scheme, as a data-compliant agency, would ensure effective partnership with NDPC to safeguard data privacy and combat identity theft. He further…

NITDA trains 1000 civil servants on IT project clearance to boost digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the federal government’s commitment to digital transformation and efficient service delivery, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the training of 1000 civil servants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes.   The capacity-building programme, held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday, 25th February 2025., aim to enhance participants’ skills in collaborative planning, budgeting, and management of ICT systems. The training targets ICT, Budget, Finance, and Planning Officers in Federal Public…