Category: Technology

NITDA calls for Public Input on Guidelines for IT Projects and Regulatory Instruments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking public feedback on several draft documents related to Information Technology (IT) projects and regulations. This aligns with NITDA’s commitment to an open and collaborative rulemaking.   The legal Documents Open for Public Review are:   Guidelines for Licensing IT Projects Clearance Compliance Assurance Firms 2024; Regulatory Guidelines for Electronic Invoicing in Nigeria; Guidelines for Software Development; and Guidelines for Software Testing.   NITDA is also proposing the amendment of the Guidelines for Clearance of IT Projects for Federal Public Institutions (FPIs).…

NCC Boss addresses Consumers’ concern on Data consumption, Billing at 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament … Charges stakeholders on transparency, accountability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr Aminu Maida has reiterated the need by Telecoms stakeholders to address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency.Maida said increase in data consumption is fueled by digital advancements,hence need to address the concern. Dr Maida stated this in his welcome address at the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament, themed “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” The NCC Boss added that the theme is timely, as internet use has become essential to daily life,…

NCC harps on Judiciary support to safeguarding Telecom infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida has seek strong ties with the judiciary in protecting telecommunication infrastructure in Nigeria.   Speaking on Tuesday at this year’s edition of the Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry, organized by the NCC in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI),Maida argued thar telecommunication infrastructure has suffered from disruptions due extensive damage from vandalism and theft, fiber cuts by construction companies to mention a few, and even restricted access that prevented operators from…

NITDA DG Inuwa seeks collaborative efforts to combat Cybercrime in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General ,National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has urged the public and private sectors to invest more in the training of cybersecurity professionals, citing that the benefits of securing organisations and processes, far outweighs the cyber-attacks.   The DG made this call as a Guest Speaker while presenting a paper titled “Alternative to Cybercrime” at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.   The summit, with the theme; “Alternate to Cybercrime:…

Security Hackathon : NITDA, ECOWAS partner to promote Cybersecurity Talent in West Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces to empower West African youth with the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the region’s cyberspace. A regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent and potential of young participants from across West Africa. The event aimed to identify and nurture cybersecurity experts who can combat the growing threat of cybercrime in the region. NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the Director of IT Infrastructure Solution Mr. Oladejo Olawumi, emphasised…

FG set to boost Productivity in Agriculture with Emerging Technologies,as NITDA,NADF sign MoU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government’s commitment to ensure food security in Nigeria through the infusion of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector has necessitated the collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) that aimed to boost productivity in Agriculture.   The MoU is designed to integrate cutting-edge technologies into agricultural practices in order to improve productivity, optimise resource use, and develop modern solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural industry today.   The collaboration between NITDA…

NITDA committed to Sustainable Digital Growth, Inclusiveness in Nigeria – DG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its unwavering commitment to elevating Nigeria to premier status in the global digital economy by harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its strategic foresight and agility towards the sustainability of digital growth and inclusiveness in the country.   The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE disclosed this at the 3rd edition of the TeXcellence Conference themed, Revealing Tomorrow,held in Lagos. The conference, which is hosted by CWG Plc, a Pan-African systems…

NITDA, Ministry Of Education partner on advancing Digital Literacy Curriculum In Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant move aimed at fostering the development of a digitally savvy generation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) have partnered to advance the digital literacy curriculum in Nigeria. This collaboration is part of a broader initiative to equip Nigerian students with the necessary skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy.   The Director General of NITDA Kashifu Inuwa during a media interview at the 68th Meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE), articulated the critical mandate given…

Partnership with JICA has put Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem in Global Map, says DG NITDA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has disclosed that the Agency’s partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has put Nigeria’s Startup ecosystem on the global map. He made this statement during a meeting with JICA President, Dr. Akihiko Tanaka when he visited the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in Abuja, a Special Purpose Vehicle office established by NITDA. While highlighting the impact of the Agency’s partnership with JICA Inuwa, stated that “Through this collaboration, we have sponsored Nigerian startups to…

NCC announces completion Of NIN-SIM Linkage for All Phone Numbers

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the successful completion of the National Identification Number (NIN) linkage to all phone numbers in the country.   According to the Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, every phone number in Nigeria is now associated with a verified NIN.   Maida made the announcement during the 2024 Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Lagos State on Thursday.   According to PUNCH, he acknowledged the difficulties encountered during the process, stating, “There is no phone number that we cannot associate with a verified NIN.…