Category: Technology

NITDA lauds NBTE for unbundling of HND Computer Science Program into Specialised Fields

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the recent decision by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations: Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity & Data Protection.   NITDA in a release signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar,Head,Corporate Affairs and External Relations, said the visionary move by NBTE was not just a game-changer in Nigeria’s IT sector; but represented a seismic shift in equipping Nigerian graduates with in-demand…

NITDA amends Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors, designed to streamline the process for the delivery of IT services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria. These guidelines, initially issued in 2018, has outlined the registration process for indigenous IT service providers that guarantees the delivery of high-quality IT projects to the federal government, uphold the highest standards of professionalism in IT services, and nourish the growth of local IT companies, all in…

Digitisation of ICPC operations ‘ll up the ante in tackling corruption – NITDA DG

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has avowed that automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) will up the ante in tackling corruption to a large extent in the country. Inuwa made this known during a courtesy visit on him by members of staff of the Commission, led by the Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN. While confirming the Agency’s readiness to collaborate with ICPC in order to aid the digitization of its services and monitoring corrupt practices…

WRC-23: Nigeria Join others to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity

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At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constituted a record of the decisions taken at the conference. The Final Act comprised both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, represented Nigeria and was joined by the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida…

Transparency shall be our bedrock in telecom regulation- Maida assures

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s Chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in Abuja recently while briefing the minister on his activities, vision, and strategy since the assumption office in October 2023. “Transparency is key. It is by transparency…

DG NITDA calls for implementation of Int’l standards to support digitisation policies

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The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa,in a bid to fast track transformation and shape the digital future of Nigeria,has harped on the need to build digital trust and implement international standards to support digitisation policies.   Inuwa disclosed this while speaking at a Digital Policy workshop, organised by the British Standards Institution (BSI), held in Abuja. The DG who restated the centrality of NITDA’s role as regards standard in digital transformation, noted that the event is quite timely as it would deepen the collaboration between the…

DG NITDA tasks Ondo Govt to equip citizens with Digital skill, Infrastructure

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa has urged Ondo State Government to equip its people with digital skills and provide them with digital infrastructure to enable them establish innovation driven enterprises in the state and also participate in global digital economy. Dr Kashifu Inuwa gave this admonition when he delivered a keynote address titled “Tech-Forward Ondo” at the Develop Ondo 2.1, a virtual summit organised by the state’s Ministry of Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations. DG NITDA, who was represented by the Acting Director, Corporate…

NITDA set to collapse Physical Barriers in Trade via Digital Technology

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy is working to collapse the physical barriers in the context of trade for economic growth regardless of location through digital technology. The Director General NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the Acting Director, Digital Economy Development Department (DED), Engr Salisu Kaka, stated this while delivering a goodwill message at the Maiden ‘Nigeria – Cote D’Ivoire Business Roundtable and Exhibition’ at the Margins of the 64th ECOWAS Summit in Abuja. The Business…

Maida excited at Nigeria’s performance at World Radio Communications Conference 2023

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The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is excited about Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)’s World Radio Communications (WRC) Conference 2023, holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where two Nigerians were elected into leadership positions, while some other delegates from the Commission were elected into Working Groups.   Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, speaking on the sidelines of WRC 2023 in Dubai, announced that the Director of Spectrum Administration at NCC, Engr Abraham Oshadami, has been elected Vice Chairman of…

Cybersecurity Evolution: Zoracom’s visionary approach to safeguarding Digital Assets

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In an era of rapid digitalization where organizations worldwide are heavily investing in digital assets, the persistent threat of cybersecurity breaches has underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity partners. Rising to meet this demand is Zoracom, a technology company for cybersecurity, observability and infrastructure management based in Lagos that has achieved significant milestones since the establishment of its Network and Security Operations Center (NSOC), touted as one of the most sophisticated in both Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.   Zoracom’s NSOC has made remarkable advancements in capacity building for cybersecurity…