Category: Technology

ITU ranks Nigeria High in Digital Transformation Readiness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A new report of the International Telecommunications Uion (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart. In the report conducted by the ITU, and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and unveiled by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in Abuja on Monday, Nigeria was ranked among…

FG asks Nigerians to Apply for ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on all Nigerian youths and IT enthusiasts to join the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by registering to participate in the Economic Community of West Africa’s (ECOWAS) Cybersecurity Hackathon. The event is aimed to empower citizens across the region with vital cybersecurity skills.   The event is being organised by ECOWAS and hosted by Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and NITDA.   The Cybersecurity Hackathon presents an excellent opportunity for both beginners and seasoned professionals…

NCC unveils Centre of Excellence for Technical, Vocational Trainings in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Centre of Excellence in Abuja, aimed at providing Nigerians with technical and vocational skills to support the digital economy. At the occasion,the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani said, “My expectation is that NCC will collaborate with more stakeholders to make this initiative a true centre of excellence for Africa. There is no society in the world that can prosper without connectivity. The connectivity requires human for its proper functioning”. In his speech,the Executive Vice Chairman of the…

Telecom Stakeholders Identify Obstacles to FG’s 90,000km Fibre Project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have said the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables across the country will face several obstacles, especially from state governments, that might truncate the project.   According to them, without addressing the current issue of Right of Way charges, multiple taxation, and levies, which are under the control of state governments, the project which is to be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) would be an exercise in futility.   The stakeholders, who spoke during the Sixth Edition of…

Healthcare Delivery: NITDA, ACEPHAP to leverage digital technology

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with the Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) in transforming the healthcare delivery in Nigeria through technological innovations. This was made known when a delegation from the ACEPHAP led by its director, Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci visited the DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the Corporate Headquarters of the Agency to discuss possible areas of collaboration. Inuwa outlined a comprehensive plan to leverage technology as an enabler across all critical sectors in Nigeria, with a…

Digital Supply chains ‘ll revolutionise Agriculture, improve food security in Nigeria – DG NITDA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has emphasised the transformative potential of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain in addressing challenges faced by Nigeria’s farmers, noted that these technologies can revolutionise agricultural practices and improve food security. Inuwa, who was represented by Engr. Salisu Kaka, Director of Digital Economy Department, said this while delivering a keynote speech in Abuja at the Launching of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply-Chain in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms Project organised by…

Data Breach: CASER hails NIMC stance, demands diligent prosecution of perpetrators

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A civil society group,Citizen Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights CASER has backed efforts by the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to address issues of data breach by online vendors.   It also urged the agency to go all out to ensure that individuals within and outside of its system found culpable in the breach of sensitive data be made to face the full wrath of the law.   The group in a statement signed by its Executive Director ,Frank Tietie said that NIMC had been proactive in identifying and…

NITDA restates commitment to achieve 70% digital literacy level in Nigeria by 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the digital literacy campaign of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Director General NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has said the Agency’s committed to Nigeria achieving 70% digital literacy level by 2025 through innovative approaches in delivering initiatives, continuous collaborations and stakeholder engagement.   Inuwa made this known while receiving representatives from the Afre.lib Academy led by the Executive Director of Operation Mrs Joice Gomina who were on a visit to the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.   The purpose of the visit was to seek…

NITDA partners FCT UBEB to foster Digital Literacy in schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant development in Nigeria’s educational sector aimed at boosting digital literacy among school children, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Educational Board (FCT-UBEB) towards revolutionising the way young Nigerians engage with technology and equipping them with necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.   The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE made this known when he hosted a delegation from the Head-to-Head Debate Committee of FCT UBEB led by its Ag. Executive Chairman,…

NITDA, World Bank set to enhance Cross-border data services through effective synergy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In its continuous effort to propel Nigeria into a future where digital technology and economic growth uplift the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with the World Bank and World Trade Organisation to implement the presidential priority areas of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth as well as accelerating diversification through industrialisation and digitisation.   This was made known when the DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE played host to a delegation from the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation led by Mr.…