Category: Technology

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…

Aminu Maida highlights roles of ICT in curbing Financial Crimes

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Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC,has highlighted the pivotal roles of Information and Communication Technology in curbing financial crimes in the society. The NCC EVC who was represented at the event by NCC Director of Public Affairs Dr Reuben Muoka, gave the insights in his presentation at the 11th Anniversary Lecture Series of RealNews Magazine in Lagos. Dr. Aminu Maida highlighted significance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the fight against financial crimes. He said financial crimes encompassed a range of…

NASENI Products hit Nigeria Market First Quarter of 2024 – Halilu * Secures $200m Deal with REA on Renewable Energy *Attracts Lots of Private Sector Requests

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has said his vision or direction for the Agency’s products and technologies is to make them available in every household in Nigeria in the next few years.   Halilu disclosed in Abuja today that some tangible products emanating from NASENI’s prototypes will be in the market through technology transfer arrangements, specifically, by 1st quarter of year 2024.   “Expect some products from NASENI’s R&D efforts in Nigeria market during the first quarter…

Robust FinTech,critical for deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria – NCC Boss

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country. Dr. Maida made this known in his keynote address at the 2023 edition of the annual Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) FinTech Forum which focused on, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” and took place in Lagos recently. The EVC, who was represented…

Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC’s talent hunt

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Solaris GreenTech Hub, Knownow Africa Limited and Specxs Care Limited,has merged winners at the 2023 Nigerian Communication Commission’s inspired technology innovation(NCC)Annual Hackathon Competition, adjudged by an independent Panel of Judges chaired by the President of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Prof. Mohammed Ajiya. Solaris, whose team comprised Chiemela Anosike, Ineke Chinecherem and Onoh Chiemela, won in the Renewable Energy Solution category of the hackathon with their green energy solution that provided clean energy hubs for people in rural communities to be able to charge their phones and other mobile/electronic devices. Knownow,…

3m jobs in digital tech industry achievable — NITDA DG

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Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)Dr. Kashifu Inuwa has said the creation of three million jobs in the digital technology sector was achievable within the next four years. Inuwa stated this on the sidelines of a Public Sector Digital Innovation Summit on Friday in Abuja, organised by Datamellon in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services). He was represented by Bernard Ewah, the acting Director, e-Government Development and Regulation at NITDA. Mr Inuwa said that the agency was currently working with the public and the private sector to surpass…