The Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasised the critical role of sub-national governments in achieving Nigeria’s digital economy goals. Speaking at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum, Inuwa urged states to domesticate national policies and establish robust governance structures to sustain […]
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From left:; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); and Dr Aisha Garba, Execuyuve Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) at the NITDA HQ for strategic deliberations on deepening collaboration to accelerate digital literacy across Nigeria’s basic education system. The National Information […]
The Federal Government has restated its resolve to develop a sovereign and responsible artificial intelligence ecosystem that will enable Nigeria to move beyond consumption of foreign technologies and begin building indigenous AI systems. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its resolve to help states build smarter, data-driven governments, as Abia State unveiled plans to integrate its public systems under a unified digital framework. The renewed commitment came at the Future Enterprise & Data Architecture workshop themed “One Citizen, One […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for a decisive shift from rigid bureaucratic systems to a digitally driven public service, as he joined the official launch of the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme […]
Free WiFi services have finally been introduced at two of Nigeria’s busiest airports thanks to a collaboration between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria, following years of passenger complaints about inadequate or nonexistent internet connectivity at Nigerian airports. The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are advancing plans for a broad-based collaboration focused on artificial intelligence (AI), smart agriculture and digital capacity building, following high-level discussions held in Abuja. The engagement brought together senior NITDA officials and the Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, Marwan […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced high-level discussions with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology firm, to explore strategic collaboration aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s digital trust architecture and accelerating innovation within the digital economy. The meeting, chaired by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, centred on […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recorded a major breakthrough in the Federal Government’s digital transformation efforts with the successful rollout of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme across the Federal Civil Service. Delivered in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has honoured exceptional corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions with cash prizes totaling ₦3.5 million and eight laptops, in a move to deepen youth engagement in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The awards were presented by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, […]