The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, stated that “with the right policies, innovation, financing, and investment, Africa’s agriculture could be transformed into a powerhouse not only to feed a growing population but to create decent employment for millions of young people.” Inuwa made […]
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The deployment of digital technologies is a crucial essential tool in the execution of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals to make the world a better and safer place, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in its customary proactive mode of operation, is poised to train one […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is opening applications for the second cohort of the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme. This is in further consolidation of NITDA’s commitment to sustaining the […]
As active mobile lines cross the 200 million mark Broadband penetration hits 42.79% Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has told the global digital community that Nigeria has seen phenomenal growth in its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, enabling socio-economic development in Nigeria […]
Section 6 of the NITDA Act 2007 mandates the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to standardize, coordinate, and implement regulatory frameworks for all Information Technology (IT) practices in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, authorized the Agency to draft a Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (Online […]
Destroys 5.3 hectares of cannabis farm in Edo Kandigu Kadi, a Congolese living in Nigeria, and Makowulu Ebuka Anthony, a Nigerian, were arrested by NDLEA agents at the NAHCO and SAHCO export sheds of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to export controlled and illicit drugs […]
Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed the Commission’s expectation from Elon MuskProfessor. The NCC recently granted SpaceX (Starlink) two licenses: “International Gateway” and “Internet Service Provider.” The International Gateway and ISP licenses are valid for ten years and five years, respectively. Both […]
oPresident Muhammadu Buhari has established the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, saying that his administration will continue to use digital technologies to improve all sectors of the economy. The President authorized Prof Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, to chair the Council on his behalf and […]
Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive toward enthroning the national digital economy for the country. This comment stemmed from the presentation of Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Nigerian Communications Commission, during his keynote lecture at the Nigeria DIGITALSENSE symposium on Internet Governance for […]
People who are connected are ultimately empowered. It follows that the digital inclusion of traditionally marginalised groups – those in rural areas, as well as the elderly, women and the youth – is a key to broader socio-economic development. Driven to deliver on our strategic intent – Ambition 2025: Leading […]