The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a digitally intelligent nation through the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), positioning the country to harness the full potential of intelligent connectivity and smart technologies. Speaking at the IoT West Africa, Data Centre […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government. This was the central message delivered by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, during a high-profile visit by a delegation from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, led by Professor Kirk Semple, Director of International […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has thrown its support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recently announced “Nigeria First Policy,” describing it as a strategic leap toward national industrialization and long-term economic stability. In a statement released on Sunday, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalil Suleiman […]
Africa’s leading minds on data governance gathered in Abuja for the 8th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP), hosted from April 28 to 30, 2025. Themed “Balancing Innovation in Africa with the Protection of Privacy in Emerging Technologies,” the high-level forum became […]
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has inked a new agreement with Revass Systems Limited in a bid to modernize its operations and strengthen compliance in Nigeria’s tech acquisition space. The deal, signed in Abuja, will see Revass design and manage a digital revenue collection system tailored […]
The Director General of NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE represented by Director of the Digital Economy Development, Engr. Salisu Kaka, presenting a cash prize of N10million to Get AI under the Regulatory Sandbox category, during the closing ceremony of the Nigeria AfCFTA Hackathon 2025 during the Science of Trade Conference in […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully hosted its inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop, focusing on the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” The two-day event brought together key representatives from government agencies, private sector organizations, civil society groups, and […]
A new chapter in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey opened in Ibadan as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), inaugurated a modern Information Technology Community Centre aimed at equipping youth and women with future-ready digital skills. The centre, located within the Oladipo […]
From L-R Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, DG, NITDA; Wife of Oyo State Governor Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde; Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde; Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr Bosun Tijani, HM, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; former Minister of Trade, Chief (Mrs) Onikepo Akande and Ooni […]
Digital Realty, the world’s largest provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has announced the extension of its interconnection platform, ServiceFabric, to Nigeria — marking a significant leap in Africa’s digital transformation journey. The ServiceFabric platform will be deployed directly within Digital Realty’s Lagos-based facilities, LOS1 and LOS2, providing […]