NITDA DG charges Youths to embrace Digital Literacy, as Jigawa state flags off High-End ICT training

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has called on youths in Jigawa State to embrace Information Communication Technology skills because of its strategic importance and necessity to drive the nation’s digital economy. The NITDA’s boss made the call in Dutse, Jigawa State capital during the flag off of a capacity building training program sponsored by the state government for 1000 youths in the state. The training which is organised through collaboration between the Jigawa State government, the National Information Technology Agency NITDA, Base University…

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NITDA DG launches SRAP 2.0

In the stride towards continuous engagement and inclusivity, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration with stakeholders in the technology ecosystem to achieve a resilience and prosperous digital transformation for Nigeria by unveiling the NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0. The Director General made these affirmations at the Omniverse Summit, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.   Inuwa highlighted the necessity of shared goals, resources, and knowledge to make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s digital future.…

NITDA DG charges IT Stakeholders to collaborate with Govt to nurture start-ups

The National Information Technology Development Agency’s commitment to nurture an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem as enshrined in its Strategic Road-map and Action Plan 2.0 received a major boost in Lagos at NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Expo, an event put together by GAGE Award in partnership with the Agency to showcase innovative businesses locally and across the globe with physical presence in Nigeria. The NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE while delivering his keynote address at the event which has its theme as “Evolve” averred that both the government and…

NITDA, SMEDAN sign MoU for Nigeria’s Economy diversification

In a bid to implement the agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth by accelerating diversification of the nation’s economy, a Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the pivotal role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been signed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).   Recognising SMEs as the backbone of the nation’s economic landscape, the MoU was signed with a primary focus on the growth of…

Digital Access: NITDA DG calls for massive Investment in ICT

In a concerted effort to propel inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, thereby laying the groundwork for the country’s technological advancement, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), CCIE, has called for substantial investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aimed at fortifying the nation’s economy through the integration of digital technologies.   Inuwa made this call during a meeting with Ms. Edosio Uyoyo and Traore Toho Syevie, a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) at the Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.…

NITDA unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0 to enhance Transparency in Governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital services with the aim of enhancing transparency in government processes. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made this known at the handing over of deliverables to CEOs of NITDA, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday which was held at the e-Government Training Centre, Kubwa, Abuja. The event…

NCC to Telecom subscribers,link your NIN to SIM or get disconnected

The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has again warned telecom consumers to link their National Identification Numbers to their SIM or have their lines disconnected. He said that subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs will be barred from Telecom networks.   NCC EVC gave this warning while speaking at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair.   The Executive Vice Chairman,who was represented by Director of Public of Affairs, NCC, Dr. Reuben Mouka said “To this end,…

RISK MANAGEMENT : NCC Harps on harnessing Emerging Technologies

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will intensify consultation with the relevant stakeholders in Telecom Industry , including Media executives,to review the current operating standards and introduce new measures which are in line with international best practices.   Dr. Aminu Maida,Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC disclosed at the maiden edition of the Telecoms Industry Risk Management Conference, organized by the Commission held in Lagos.   NCC EVC represented by the Head, Corporate Planning, Strategy & Risk Management Department NCC,Mr, Kelechi Nwankwo in a welcome Address said the gathering gave opportunity to…

New Portfolio Companies emerge,as NITDA Founder Institute graduates 13 founders from 2023 Startup Accelerator programme

In a move to cultivate talent in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) celebrated the successful conclusion of the NITDA-Founder Institute (FI) 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme, with graduation of 13 outstanding founders who demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation during the rigorous 14-week accelerator program. The ceremony which was attended by key industry stakeholders, government officials, and tech enthusiasts, emphasized the collaborative efforts between NITDA and Founder Institute in fostering a vibrant tech innovation ecosystem in Nigeria. The Founder Institute, under a contract agreement with NITDA, executed a virtual…

NITDA, VON strengthen partnership to tackle fake news, enhance Digital Literacy for National stability

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has further strengthened its partnership with the Voice Of Nigeria VON in projecting the agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth by leveraging on digital literacy and cultivating talent growth of its citizens by mitigating disinformation and misinformation that could pose a threat to national economic stability. This was made known when the NITDA DG, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, and his management team played host to a delegation from VON led by its…