Category: Technology

NITDA, JICA unveil “IgniteHer” Bootcamp to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to promote women’s entrepreneurship in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the “IgniteHer” Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Abuja. The five-day intensive program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with essential business skills, digital literacy, and strategic planning tools.   Speaking at the launch, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, represented by the Special Adviser on Strategic Partnerships, Mrs. Iklima Musa, emphasized the critical role of the program in advancing gender equality and…

Nigeria, UK collaborate to strengthen National Cybersecurity Architecture

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to fortify Nigeria’s digital space, the United Kingdom and Nigeria have partnered to establish a National Cybersecurity Architecture, aimed at addressing rising cyber threats and enhancing cyber resilience.   The partnership is being facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission. Speaking during a meeting with UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, said the collaboration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms driven by digital transformation.   Inuwa emphasized that NITDA’s…

Reps Committee extends deadline for Memoranda submission on State Creation, LGAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), has extended the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local government areas (LGAs) across the country.   The extension was contained in a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Monday, March 3, 2025. The new deadline is now March 26, 2025, instead of the earlier announced March 5, 2025.   Kalu explained that…

NITDA DG calls for Industry collaboration to propel Nigeria’s Digital Future

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for strengthened industry collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, describing innovation and policy as critical enablers of sustainable economic growth.   Inuwa, represented by NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, made the appeal at the Omniverse Summit 2025 held in Lagos. He stressed that Nigeria’s potential to become a global digital powerhouse lies in the collective efforts of stakeholders across public and private sectors.   According to the DG, Nigeria’s digital economy…

NYSC partners Data Protection Commission to combat Identity Theft

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a pool of data privacy processing professionals in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, made this known when the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, paid him a courtesy visit at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.   Brigadier General Ahmed emphasized that the Scheme, as a data-compliant agency, would ensure effective partnership with NDPC to safeguard data privacy and combat identity theft. He further…

NITDA trains 1000 civil servants on IT project clearance to boost digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the federal government’s commitment to digital transformation and efficient service delivery, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the training of 1000 civil servants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes.   The capacity-building programme, held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday, 25th February 2025., aim to enhance participants’ skills in collaborative planning, budgeting, and management of ICT systems. The training targets ICT, Budget, Finance, and Planning Officers in Federal Public…

FG sets up joint committee to curb fiber cuts during road construction

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to tackle the recurring issue of fiber cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities across Nigeria.   The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE), aimed to minimize disruptions to telecommunications services and enhance coordination between relevant stakeholders.   The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday, February 18, at the Boardroom of the Federal Ministry of Works by the Permanent…

NITDA Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Sovereignty

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure. The initiative aims to strengthen local cloud capabilities, attract hyperscale investments, and position Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa.   Speaking at the inauguration, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, underscored the need for accurate data and regulatory frameworks to support the nation’s digital transformation. “Without this foundation, we cannot achieve true digital sovereignty. Our goal is to build an ecosystem where…

NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, and Alami, a private enterprise focused on empowering young entrepreneurs and SMEs in technology and creative industries.   The strategic partnership aimed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation by fostering fintech innovation, promoting digital literacy, and strengthening digital infrastructure to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The MoU was signed following a meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, and Alami’s CEO, Ms. Olu White.…

NCC’s USPF unveils Emerging Tech Centre at Ogun State Institute of Technology

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated and handed over an Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC) to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. Located within the institution’s campus, the Centre is designed to enhance students’ learning experiences while fostering digital innovation, research, and development (R&D) to support Nigeria’s economic growth. A key highlight of the inauguration ceremony was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the effective utilization and long-term sustainability of the ICT project. Speaking at…