Upholding the principles delineated in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is poised to launch the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for […]
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DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE (right), presenting the Agency’s SRAP to the village CEO, Sunil Santanam (left) The partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) holds significant promise for fostering technology innovation and inclusivity in Nigeria. This collaboration not only reflects a commitment […]
Despite strides in gender equality, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields persists, as highlighted by the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education. Biases, social norms, and expectations hinder many girls and women, especially in developing countries across Africa, from pursuing STEM education and careers. This alarming gender disparity is […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is mourning the loss of his mother, Hajiya Aisha Gwandu. Confirming the sad news, Dr. Gwandu, who also served as a former Executive Commissioner and acting EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
L- R: Coordinating Director, Planning and Business Development NASENI, Mrs. Nonyem Onyechi; Chairman Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dr. Mohammed Dahiru; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs. Nko Esuabana; President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs. Margaret Aina Oguntala; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science […]
ALX Nigeria, a tech career accelerator, recently hosted a special engagement to honor and celebrate its female learners and entrepreneurs on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The event, held on March 2nd in Lagos, brought together a diverse group of aspiring female entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and supporters of women […]
9mobile team and the top 9 winners of the “Pitch Your Business” competition organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 9mobile, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications companies known for its customer-centric approach, collaborated with ALX Nigeria to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) […]
Kashifu Inuwa , the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), urged the youth of Jigawa State to adopt Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills, recognizing its pivotal role in propelling the nation’s digital economy forward. He delivered this message in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, during […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reiterated the agency’s staunch dedication to fostering collaboration and empowering women to narrow the digital gender gap in Nigeria. In a meeting with a delegation from TECHWOMEN, led by Ms. Binta Mustapha, at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasized the transition from certificates to skill acquisition worldwide. He advised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the administrator of the student loan initiative programme under the current administration, to broaden its scope to accommodate Nigerians […]