Category: Technology

In a significant development in Nigeria’s educational sector aimed at boosting digital literacy among school children, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Educational Board (FCT-UBEB) towards revolutionising the way young Nigerians engage with technology and equipping them with necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.   The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE made this known when he hosted a delegation from the Head-to-Head Debate Committee of FCT UBEB led by its Ag. Executive Chairman,…

In its continuous effort to propel Nigeria into a future where digital technology and economic growth uplift the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with the World Bank and World Trade Organisation to implement the presidential priority areas of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth as well as accelerating diversification through industrialisation and digitisation.   This was made known when the DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE played host to a delegation from the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation led by Mr.…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step towards driving the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) with the inauguration of a Startup Labelling Committee.   The committee, inaugurated by Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.   Recall that NSA, enacted on October 19th, 2022, established a legal and institutional framework to foster the development and growth of Nigerian startups. A critical provision within the Act is the Startup Label. This label recognised eligible startups,…

In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and digital skills.     Digital transformation is happening globally at a record pace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, remote work and virtual collaboration tools took centre stage; platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned NASENI Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Reverse Engineering Training, Filling and Conversion Centre in Abuja.   National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure as an agency was established in 1992 by the Federal Government to conduct developmental work in the area of manufacturing.   President Tinubu was represented at the event by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.   In his address, President Tinubu said: “Our administration’s Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Initiative(PiCNG) is a flagship program by which we are actively supporting…

In a move set to boost the country’s tech sector, the Federal Government, through NITDA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to host the world’s largest technology fair, GITEX, for the first time in 2025.   The agreement was signed by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General and CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, the organisers of GITEX.   Speaking on the significance of signing the MOU, Inuwa said, “Bringing GITEX to Nigeria will introduce the experience of the best…

A new chapter has began at National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching, Nigeria(CIMCN)and Space Technology Expert ,Dr. Mathew Adepoju assumed duty as the Director General/CEO of the agency.   Dr. Adepoju a distinguished member of the Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching, Nigeria is appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Adepoju exceptional track record in personal and professional development has earned him the prestigious ICON OF MENTORSHIP Fellow Award.   President Tinubu recognized Dr. Adepoju’s extensive experience…

Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on display at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.   Through a presentation by the Head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, who later emerged as the Secretary-General of APRA after an election at the event which took place from 13th to 17th May, 2024, participants had a glean into some of the digital social investments and infrastructure expansion happening in Nigeria, through…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) today began a 2-day public inquiry into three regulatory instruments (also known as subsidiary regulations).aimed at shaping the communications sector.   The regulations which focused on telecommunications networks interconnect, guidelines for disconnecting operators, and dispute resolution.   Mrs. Chizua Whyte, Acting Head of Legal and Regulatory Services of the Nigerian Communications Commission, who represented EVC of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, declared open the Public Inquiry on three regulatory instruments which will hold from May 21st to 22nd, 2024, at the Conference Hall, NCC Headquarters, Abuja.…