Category: Technology

NITDA is dedicated to sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers – DG

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In order to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and make access to digital technologies more equitable, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has restated the Agency’s commitment to ensure sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers in the country. Inuwa reiterated this during a working visit on him by the Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mrs Dede Ekoue. The Director-General maintained that NITDA has continued to undertake several initiatives towards supporting smallholder farmers and…

NIJA CHAT: DG NITDA launches APP, describes it as Economy Booster

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As the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to support and challenge its teeming youthful population to innovate indigenous solutions that have global impact, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has unveiled the NIJA Chat, a messaging, gaming and lifestyle App which he said will help build public digital infrastructure and boost the Nation’s economy.   Inuwa who disclosed this after unveiling the Nija Chat Application by iCELL in Abuja, said it was a clarion call to all Nigerians both home and the diaspora…

DG NITDA launches female founder training, stresses urgency of digital job creation for women

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that promoting and supporting digital job creation for female folks in the country is a crucial step that would foster inclusivity and bridge the tech gender gap.   Inuwa, represented by Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr Amina Magaji-Sambo, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Female Founder Training organised by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), a subsidiary of the agency in Abuja.   He noted that the initiative is aimed…

NITDA to collaborates with CBN to drive regulation on Emerging Tech, Digital Payment

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In a move to ensure Nigeria Payments System get more global recognition and is domestically utilised across the country, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has restated the need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Financial Institutions in the country to collaborate with the Agency in order to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to deepen digital payments. Inuwa made this known during a panel discussion segment at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2023 Payments…

Excellent quality of service non-negotiable in telecom industry,says NCC Boss

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Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has said that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable as he called for industry collaboration to make this a reality.   Maida, who spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with Chief Executive Officers in the industry on Thursday, assured of collaborations within the industry and commitment to transparency in the telecom ecosystem.   He told the industry chieftains to appreciate that they have a very important role to play in an industry to consolidate on the…

Nigeria’s digital transformation future ‘ll be brighter ,prosperous – DG NITDA

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has predicted that the Nigeria’s digital transformation future would be “brighter and also offered hope of being prosperous.” The NITDA’s boss expressed this optimism in Lagos while delivering his keynote address titled “Implementing a National Digital Transformation Agenda” at the ongoing Global Tech Africa 2023 with the theme “Facilitating Investments in Africa’s Digital Economy. The conference which provided platform to bring together African and international stakeholders in technology to unlock growth opportunities for all, and build the tech ecosystem…

DIGITAL LITERACY: NITDA DG pledges enhanced collaboration with Gombe state

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In a significant development for the advancement of technology and governance in Nigeria, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has assured Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of of a strengthened collaboration in various digital initiatives. The DG gave this assurance l during the Governor’s visit to NITDA’s Headquarters in Abuja, where both leaders engaged in discussions focusing on expanding the existing partnership between NITDA and Gombe State. The talks primarily centered on enhancing digital literacy programmes and fortifying e-governance initiatives in the state, with…

NITDA DG woos Global Investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming digital market

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In a strategic partnership move to bolster Nigeria’s standing in the global digital market, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has reiterated that the country is opened to investors and investments, as Nigeria is unarguably inching towards joining the community of digitally driven Nations.   Inuwa made this known after giving a nod to the collaboration request pitched by Seidor Team led by the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Seli who were at the Corporate Headquarters of the Agency on a courtesy…

COHORT 2 COURSERA : NITDA awards Laptops to Ten Outstanding Learners

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has presented laptops to top ten learners of the cohort 2 NITDA-COURSERA Training Programme who were the first to successfully complete their professional certification. The DG made the presentation during the November edition of the NITDA-COURSERA familiarisation webinar. Represented by the Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr Amina Sambo- Magaji, the Director-General congratulated the beneficiaries and commended them for surpassing expectations, creatively utilising the knowledge gained during the training and performing excellently.   Inuwa…

NCC highlights role of ICT in Fighting Financial Crimes …… As Maida gets inducted into Hall of Fame

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.   Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, who was a Speaker at the 11th Anniversary Lecture Series of RealNews Magazine in Lagos on Tuesday, where he was also inducted into the RealNews Hall of Fame in recognition…