Category: Technology

Nigeria is accelerating its transition to a digital economy as the Federal Government intensified work on an e-governance and digital economy bill designed to strengthen regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies and enhance public sector innovation. At the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation (GIST) Nigeria Introductory Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who represented the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the country has moved beyond policy formulation to the implementation phase of its national Artificial Intelligence…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation through youth engagement and human capital development. Speaking at the Renewed Hope Conversation hosted by The Nest at the University of Abuja, Inuwa highlighted NITDA’s strategic role in supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that empowering young Nigerians with relevant digital skills remains central to driving national growth in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Inuwa emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially commissioned its Innovation Space at its headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem and empowering young tech talents. The event, which attracted key stakeholders including the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Nafiu, corps members, industry partners, and technology enthusiasts, featured the showcase of two innovative solutions developed under NITDA’s Idea2Impact Programme. In his opening remarks, NITDA Director-General, Dr. Abdullahi Kashifu Inuwa, described the launch as a “remarkable milestone” in the…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency, has intensified efforts to accelerate digital transformation in Nigeria’s North-East with a major stakeholders engagement held in Maiduguri. The programme, known as the NITDA–Borno State IT Stakeholders Engagement and Ecosystem Development Programme, convened key players from government, private sector organisations, academia, innovation hubs, and the tech community to explore strategies for building a resilient and inclusive digital ecosystem in the region. With the theme “Creating Opportunities, Breaking Boundaries Towards Digitalisation and…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Multi-Stakeholder Coordinating Group as part of efforts to strengthen digital governance and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to an IT-driven public sector. The initiative, unveiled by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, is designed to enhance collaboration among key players in the digital ecosystem while aligning with the broader reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, Abdullahi said the move reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to digital governance, following the country’s recent recognition at the Open Government Partnership…

The Executive Director of Digital Exploration and Technical Services at Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Olumbe Akinkugbe, has emphasized that effective cybersecurity in Nigeria depends on collaboration, identity management, and strong human oversight across digital infrastructure. He made the remarks during the inaugural stakeholder session on the establishment of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Cybersecurity Coordination held in Abuja. Akinkugbe explained that Galaxy Backbone, as the Federal Government’s ICT shared services provider, plays a central role in delivering and securing digital services for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He noted that the…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has warned that artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape, calling for urgent coordinated action to protect Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. He gave the warning during the inaugural stakeholder session on the establishment of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Cybersecurity Coordination held in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the emergence of AI-powered threats has significantly changed the nature of cyberattacks, making them faster, more sophisticated, and harder to detect. “Cybersecurity in the age of AI…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Ministerial Advisory Council on Cybersecurity Coordination as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s defence against growing digital threats. The initiative was announced during an inaugural stakeholder session held in Abuja, bringing together key players from government institutions, security agencies, telecommunications firms, financial institutions, academia, and development partners. The session marked the beginning of a structured engagement process aimed at creating a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance collaboration, improve intelligence sharing, and ensure a coordinated national response to cybersecurity challenges. In his welcome…

The Nigerian Communications Commission and Central Bank of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating fraud, protecting consumers, and strengthening Nigeria’s digital financial ecosystem. The agreement, signed in Abuja, also saw the inauguration of a Joint Committee on Payment Systems and Consumer Protection, as well as a Joint Committee on the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Aminu Maida, described the MoU as a major milestone in regulatory collaboration, noting that it provides a structured…

The National Information Technology Development Agency and Corporate Affairs Commission have activated coordinated cybersecurity measures following concerns affecting aspects of CAC’s digital systems, while directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately strengthen cyber defenses. According to a statement issued by Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, the response and assurance mechanisms were activated in line with the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2021 to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain service integrity. She said NITDA has directed all MDAs to review and reinforce…