Category: Technology

NITDA,SMEDAN mull Joint Programmes for SMEs, Build Database for Interventions

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Having approximately 40 million small businesses spread across Nigeria and they are responsible for 50 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) and 70 million jobs, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the Agency (NITDA) will collaborate with the Small and Medium Entreprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to have joint programmes in terms of Infrastructure, digital literacy, and many more; to build a database that will give insights into happenings and where to appropriately channel interventions.   The DG disclosed…

DG reiterates NITDA’s commitment to grow Northern Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem

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In view of the relatively low visibility of the Innovation ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, despite being a region with hub of innovators, creatives, startups and several success stories, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to support, and catalyse the emergence/growth of the region’s innovation ecosystem. Inuwa said this while delivering a Keynote Address during a ‘Stakeholders’ Engagement on the State of the Northern Innovation Ecosystem’, which held in Abuja. Describing the event as “‘setting the sense of urgency…

DG NITDA calls for integrating AI in Nigeria’s Security Sector

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Dr.Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the potential for increased efficiency and effectiveness in Nigeria’s security sector through collaboration between the security industry and the startup ecosystem. Inuwa made these remarks while hosting the Commandant of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Alhaji A. S Adeleke, represented by Deputy Commandant D. E Egbeji. The visit included faculty members and participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC 17) with the theme “Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Emerging Economies in Africa: Challenges and…

Online Safety Advocate, Rotimi Onadipe intensifies efforts to educate whatsapp users about 2-step Verification

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In a bid to increase users’ awareness about online safety, a prominent advocate of online safety, Rotimi Onadipe, has told users of WhatsApp Messenger App to add more security features to their accounts in order to prevent their accounts from being compromised and used for criminal purposes. Recall that February 6th, 2024 was Safer Internet Day 2024 and Onadipe and other advocates of online safety across the globe celebrated the day through different platforms and used the opportunity to increase global awareness about online safety. Briefing journalists in Ibadan on…

NITDA, Sierra Leone partner for effective Cross-border collaboration

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In a strategic move to actualise the “Forge Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration” pillar outlined in the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0 2024-2027), the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, has affirmed commitment to collaborate effectively with the Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovations of Sierra Leone, Ms Salima Bah.   Representing the DG, the Director of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, Dr Aristotle Onumo, conveyed NITDA’s dedication to fostering innovation without inhibiting it and emphasising the significance of co-creation,…

Interconnect debt dispute between Glo and MTN resolved – NCC

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved. In accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn. Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the aim of mitigating any potential disruptions to subscribers undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process. The Commission in a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs,Reuben Muoka, further reiterated…

Nigeria witness steady Increase in active voice, internet subscriptions, drop in teledensity …… as NCC updates Telecom Indicators

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Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices.   The adjustment which is reflected in the telecom industry statistical reports of September, October, and November 2023 published on the Commission’s website, was predicated upon the Nigerian Population Commission (NPC)’s projection of Nigeria’s population at 216,783,381, as of 2022, replacing…

DigitalForAllChallenge: DG NITDA lauds Initiative, unravels plan to create Tech Clubs across Nigeria

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Sequel to the National Information Technology Development Agency’s quest of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027, and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, in transforming the economy and empowering Nigerians through technology, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has commended the DigitalForAllChallenge 2.0 initiated by Tech4Dev and unraveled plans by the Agency to use the vehicle to create ‘Tech Clubs’ across the country.     Dr. Inuwa disclosed this while delivering a Keynote Address at the Launch of the skilling competition initiative.     He said, “our…

Interconnect Debts: NCC grants Globacom more time to settle with MTN

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has granted Globacom Limited more time to settle its interconnectivity dispute with MTN Nigeria Communications Limited.   NCC disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs , Dr. Reuben Mouka on Thursday. 18th January,2024.     The statement read;   “On January 8, 2024 the Nigerian Communications Commission published a Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024 due to long-standing…

JUST IN: De Lorenzo SpA donates 1000 E-Learning Solutions to NITDA

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De Lorenzo SpA, a leading Italian company specialised in the design, development and production of technical and vocational training didactic equipment in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Automation, Process Control, and Factory Automation, has made a substantial donation to The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).   In a formal attestation of the donation, Mr. Luciano Prosperi, President of De Lorenzo SpA, confirmed that the company will be contributing one thousand (1000) E-Learning Solutions, specifically designed by De Lorenzo, to NITDA. This significant donation aimed to bolster the…