Category: Technology

As the world shift from certificate to skill acquisition, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has advised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) the administrator of the student loan initiative programme of the current administration to consider accommodating Nigerians who want to enroll in short courses that will equip them with digital skills.   Inuwa, who made this known in Abuja while receiving a delegation from NELFUND led by the Executive Secretary Mr Akintunde Sawyer said this will empower citizens with high-in-demand global skills that…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to collaborating and empowering women to bridge the digital gender gap in Nigeria. Inuwa expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from TECHWOMEN, led by Ms. Binta Mustapha, at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.   While noting the role of promoting digital inclusion among women from diverse backgrounds in national development, Inuwa said empowering women aligns with one of NITDA’s core pillars “Fostering Digital Literacy and Cultivating Talent” as…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that Nigeria is empowered digitally and thriving on innovation and inclusive economic growth through technology. Inuwa made this remark at a workshop themed “Intel AI programme for Africa Deep-Tech startups, Ecosystem stakeholders” which was organised by Afrilabs and Intel in Abuja.   He added that, “for us to succeed as a nation there is need for synergy, and we must strongly believe that the best solution emerges from collaborative efforts, harnessing diverse talents, expertise, and…

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has called on youths in Jigawa State to embrace Information Communication Technology skills because of its strategic importance and necessity to drive the nation’s digital economy. The NITDA’s boss made the call in Dutse, Jigawa State capital during the flag off of a capacity building training program sponsored by the state government for 1000 youths in the state. The training which is organised through collaboration between the Jigawa State government, the National Information Technology Agency NITDA, Base University…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…