Category: Technology

NITDA to partner IFC on sustainability of Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed to collaborate with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) by co-creating robust regulatory frameworks in implementing government policies aimed at digitally transforming the country and sustaining a vibrant digital economy.   The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa gave this hint when he played host to a delegation from the IFC, led by the corporation’s Senior Economist, Nadege D. Yameogo, PhD, at the corporate headquarters of the agency in Abuja.   Inuwa noted that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President…

Competition brings healthy growth in telecom sector – NCC Boss

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Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said the Commission will give closer attention to managing the competition in the industry.   “We are more inclined to promote competition by creating a level-playing ground for all our licensees,” he said.   The NCC boss explained that the Commission was looking at all sides of…

DG NITDA rolls out plans for building resilience in Nigeria’s IT sector

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has outlined the agency’s plan for the development of Nigeria’s information technology sector with a focus on building resilience in the face of challenges.   Inuwa stated this during an event ‘CONNECT THE DOT’S CONFERENCE’, with the Theme ”Igniting Resilience and Empowering Youth”, which was held on Thursday at A- Class Event Centre, Abuja, where he emphasized the need for resilience from all stakeholders in the sector.   He stated that NITDA is working on various initiatives to…

DG NITDA harps on use of AI to enhance productivity in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has emphasized the need to explore and use AI in bolstering productivity in critical sectors of the Nation’s economy. Inuwa made this known while delivering a Keynote Address on “Artificial Intelligence: Effective Communication for National Security” at the 2023 Security and Spokespersons Awards and Conference which held in Abuja. Alluding to the fact that Artificial Intelligence was already changing daily lives, almost entirely in ways that improve human health, safety, and productivity, Inuwa averred that AI is…

Ethnos unveils Aquila, an AI Powered Mobile Application Security Platform, at Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2023

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Ethnos, a cybersecurity firm based in Lagos Nigeria, marked a significant milestone at the Tech Fair 2023 organized by Zenith Bank by introducing Aquila, a mobile application scanning and security solution. This strategic move solidifies Ethnos’ position as an innovative cybersecurity firms in the country, showcasing their commitment to advancing cybersecurity through groundbreaking innovation.   The introduction of Aquila was took at the just concluded Tech Fair 2023, where Ethnos captivated technology enthusiasts, stakeholders and spectators with an impressive display of their world-class mobile application solution. Peter Ejiofor, the Chief…

Maida pledges support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative

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Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which has been responding positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital economy.   Maida, disclosed this when he received a delegation of Meta, led by the company’s Vice President for Africa, the Middle-East and Turkey, Kojo Boakye, when they visited NCC’s headquarters in Abuja,he said the regulatory support to all investors,…

IHATCH: DG NITDA asks Japan Govt to leverage Nigeria’s youthful population

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has called on the government of Japan to leverage on the youthful population through strategic talent partnership that will nurture and build a workforce that can be exported. DG NITDA made this call at the IHATCH Start-up Incubation programme 2nd cohort demo day and 3rd cohort opening ceremony organised by the subsidiary of the agency, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in Abuja. Inuwa noted that the IHATCH 5-month free intensive…

Digitizing Agricultural sector for Smallholder Farmers ‘ll boost Nigeria’s GDP – DG NITDA

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa said with the smallholder farmers producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion, rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through initiatives developed by the government would not only boost productivity but increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $67billion. Kashifu Inuwa made this disclosure at the Policy Dialogue session in collaboration with the Office of the Presidency, the…

Maida charges Nokia to support ICT development in Nigeria

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria.   Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by the Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Jarno Syrjala, visited the Commission recently to explore further opportunities for mutually-beneficial relationships.   He told the delegation…

Blockchain policy adoption ‘ll enhance secured, Transparent Govt Processes – DG NITDA

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has stated that with the increased distrust in governance in Nigerian with the manipulation government processes by corrupt persons, it has become “highly imperative that Blockchain policy and technology be adopted and implemented by institutions in the country to enhance effective, secure and transparent government processes in other to earn the trust of Nigerians. Inuwa made this known at a seminar organised for Course 32 by the National Defence College, (NDC.) The Participants were drawn from officers in the…