Category: Technology

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has hosted Charles Murito, Google’s Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa, as part of ongoing engagements with international technology stakeholders aimed at advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening collaboration around cloud adoption and forward-looking Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks designed to address real-world national challenges. Discussions also examined progress on the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a strategic programme being led by NITDA to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has strengthened efforts to modernise Nigeria’s public service by concluding a specialised digital capacity-building programme for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), aimed at promoting data-driven governance and improved institutional efficiency. The initiative, which included the donation of 35 laptops, is designed to transition the Commission from manual operational processes to a technology-enabled oversight system capable of enhancing transparency and ensuring equitable representation across government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority of strengthening governance and driving inclusive economic…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for deliberate and sustained investments in digital infrastructure, skills development, innovation, and governance as critical drivers of prosperity in the digital age. Delivering a keynote address at the Ondo Investment Summit through his representative, Dr. Ayodeji Eniola, the NITDA boss emphasised that Nigeria’s economic future depends on how effectively governments and stakeholders embrace digital transformation. He reaffirmed the Agency’s mandate to ensure that every state, community, and citizen participates meaningfully in Nigeria’s digital economy,…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised the need for deeper collaboration between the federal and state governments to accelerate the achievement of Nigeria’s digital economy goals. Speaking virtually at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum, Inuwa said aligning sub-national policies with national digital strategies remains essential for sustainable digital transformation. The forum convened policymakers, technology leaders, civil society organisations and ecosystem stakeholders to advance digital development across the region. According to him, while progress has been recorded at the federal level, real…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders and the general public to submit written contributions toward the ongoing review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, as part of efforts to reposition the country’s communications sector for emerging technological realities. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, stakeholders were urged to review the consultation paper published on the NCC’s official website and submit their inputs on or before Friday, March 20, 2026. Submissions are to be addressed to the Executive Vice…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting state governments in developing integrated digital systems designed to enhance governance efficiency, improve public service delivery, and stimulate sustainable economic growth. The renewed commitment was highlighted at the Future Enterprise & Data Architecture of Abia State workshop themed “One Citizen, One Identity: Unlocking Data-Driven Governance,” which convened policymakers, technology experts, and development partners to advance a unified and citizen-centric digital public sector anchored on interoperability. The workshop, organised by Abia State’s Ministry of Budget and Planning, was…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, delivered a virtual address at the InnovateAI Conference in Lagos. During his presentation, Inuwa highlighted the National AI Strategy as a central framework guiding Nigeria’s ambition to evolve from a consumer of AI technologies into a builder and owner of indigenous AI systems capable of addressing local challenges. He stressed the need for adaptive regulatory policies, ethical…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its engagement with Cross River State as part of efforts to accelerate digital innovation and promote inclusive socio-economic development across the state. The move was reinforced during a strategic meeting held in Calabar between NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh. The engagement explored collaborative pathways aimed at transforming governance, empowering citizens, and expanding digital infrastructure in the state. Discussions centred on leveraging technology to modernise public…