Category: Technology

The University of Port Harcourt through its Centre For Information and Telecommunication Engineering honoured the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi with an Award of Excellence for his undeniable Impacts, resounding achievement in driving digital innovations and transformation in Nigeria. The award was announced during the celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day held May 17, 2024 while the award was presented to the DG on August 19, 2024 at the agency’s headquarters by Prof. Bourdillon Omijeh, Director of Centre for Information and Telecommunication…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council Nigeria, hosted the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit under the theme “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth.” The event which took place at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora marked a significant milestone in advancing Nigeria’s digital technology, and the importance of transitioning to IPv6 to accommodate future demands of the internet. In his keynote address,the Minister of Communications innovation and Digital Economy,Dr Bosun Tijani said the Summit aimed to drive Nigeria’s…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) have resolved to ignite a digital revolution in FCT schools. The groundbreaking partnership would see 24 promising young minds from six FCT schools immerse themselves in a two-week intensive training programme focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, and Robotics.   The third edition of the Reality House competition, which is designed to stimulate creativity and problem-solving will host a dynamic group of 54 individuals – three students and a teacher from each…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the urgent need for integrating digital literacy and skills into Nigeria’s formal education system to better prepare citizens for the challenges they will face after graduation.   Inuwa made this call during a Stakeholders Dialogue and High-Level Policy Committee meeting focused on the Review of Basic Education Curriculum organised by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in Abuja. The DG stated that one of NITDA’s primary mandates, as directed by President Bola…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to positioning the country as a global leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship.   This assertion was made by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) during the closing ceremony of the iHATCH startup incubation programme’s third cohort in Abuja. The programme, a joint initiative of NITDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed to cultivate a thriving tech ecosystem in Nigeria   DG accordingly said the partnership was a major step forward in Nigeria’s endeavors to…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities.   The move according to NCC is aimed to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to subscribers.   The directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector,” was issued on July 29, 2024. It mandates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to publish a comprehensive table showing the features of their tariff plans and…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in a continuous effort to foster inclusivity between the government and citizens of Nigeria,in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria and the implementing organisation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), organised a two-day event titled “Digital Policy Dialogue: Cooperate. Innovate” aimed at engaging stakeholders on the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF). Speaking at the event, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, noted that the framework focused on involving citizens in policy development and implementation, thereby promoting ownership and accountability.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunication operators to immediately reconnect all phone lines that were blocked during the NIN-SIM verification exercise.   The NCC gave the directive in a statement on Monday signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka.   “Reactivated consumers are to note that this is for a limited period to allow them to properly link their NIN to their SIM,” the commission said.   According to the NCC, it reviewed an April 15, 2024, deadline to July 31, 2024, deadline to…

A new report of the International Telecommunications Uion (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart. In the report conducted by the ITU, and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and unveiled by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in Abuja on Monday, Nigeria was ranked among…