Not long ago, Abubakar Muktar was unsure of where life was headed. With no digital skills and limited opportunities, the future seemed uncertain. But everything changed when he joined the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a national initiative unlocking new possibilities for young Nigerians. Through the programme’s weekly data […]
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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed that the agency’s partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is playing a transformative role in advancing Nigeria’s innovation landscape and strengthening its startup ecosystem. He made this known during the closing ceremony […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has invited stakeholders to a public review of two new draft frameworks: the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The review will hold on Thursday, 18th September 2025, at 9:00 AM, at the […]
Nigeria has taken a bold step to secure its digital future as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader Kaspersky during the GTIEX Nigeria event in Lagos. The partnership focuses on protecting critical infrastructure, training cybersecurity talent, and […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advanced its flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative with the training of 3,600 teachers across Nigeria, equipping them with essential skills to deliver 21st-century education. Following two weeks of intensive virtual sessions, NITDA on September 18, 2025, commenced a […]
Abuja will host a key milestone in Nigeria’s digital journey as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) convenes a public review session on two critical frameworks, the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Environment and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The session, slated […]
At GITEX 2025 in Lagos, PalmPay demonstrated why it’s at the forefront of Africa’s digital banking revolution. The neobank is not just about transactions, it’s about building systems that Africans can trust. Chibuzor Melah, Vice President of Partnerships, shared insights on transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions during the […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a landmark partnership with global cybersecurity giant, Kaspersky, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital defense systems and boosting trust in the nation’s fast-growing digital economy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on the sidelines of GITEX Nigeria in Lagos, […]
Nigeria has taken a bold step into the global technology spotlight by hosting its first-ever edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) on home soil. The landmark event, which opened in Abuja and continued in Lagos, marks a new chapter in the country’s digital transformation journey after more […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on African countries to work together in developing shared artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as the continent prepares for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, […]