Category: Technology

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for poor network service quality, in a move aimed at strengthening consumer protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In a statement issued by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, the NCC explained that subscribers should not bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed Quality of Service (QoS) standards. She noted that the directive is part of the Commission’s broader effort to place consumers at the centre of the…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has extended warm birthday congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th anniversary, described him as a visionary leader driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, the agency, under the leadership of its Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, commended the President’s steadfast commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly his focus on building a prosperous and inclusive digital economy that foster innovation, growth, and national development. NITDA noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria’s technology ecosystem has…

Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital governance framework as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) formally assumed control of the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal. The handover ceremony, held in Abuja, marked a major milestone in the country’s ongoing digital transformation drive under the e-Government Masterplan 2.0. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by the agency’s Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dr. Dimie Warowei, described the development as the culmination of a strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea. The…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (National Information Technology Development Agency) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative and arts sector through digital innovation, enabling policy frameworks, and expanded infrastructure aimed at unlocking the industry’s full economic potential. Speaking at Moment 2026, Africa’s largest convergence of creators, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa (CCIE), represented by the Director of the DG’s Office, Dr. Ayodeji Eniola, said the Agency is working to build a technology-driven ecosystem where creators can thrive locally and compete globally. He noted that Nigeria’s creative…

As part of activities marking International Women’s Day, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), organised a Cyber for Women Training themed “Empowering Women in Cybersecurity” at Novare Central Mall, Abuja. The initiative underscored NITDA’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem by equipping more women with the skills and knowledge required to participate in the fast-growing digital security sector. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Dr. Ayodele Bakare emphasised that cybersecurity remained…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated a strategic collaboration with Nkenne AI aimed at strengthening artificial intelligence–driven language translation and positioning Nigeria as a leading continental hub for AI innovation. The engagement, held as part of NITDA’s broader digital transformation agenda, focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge language barriers and expand digital inclusion across the country. Representing the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the National Director of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), Dr. Bunmi Ajala, outlined the agency’s ambitious roadmap for…

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…