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 […]
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At the Omniverse Summit hosted at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), underscored the imperative of continuous engagement and inclusivity. In his address, Inuwa stressed the pivotal role of collaborative efforts within the technology ecosystem, emphasizing the significance […]
The Director General of NITDA Kashifu Inuwa presenting the agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0 (SRAP 2024 – 2027) to the Principal ICT & Innovation Expert, African Development Bank, Ms Edosio Uyoyo at the corporate headquarters of the Agency in Abuja. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the […]
To bolster Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives, Nigeria announced its plans to host a workshop during the 17th Edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). The Federal Government (FG) aims to enhance the effective design and implementation of DPI, calling upon interested researchers to […]
The Senate Committee on the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) praised the Agency for spearheading the development of local content, particularly in Solar-Powered smart irrigation, tricycles, electric motorbikes, and other areas with expedited technology transfer. Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on NASENI, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) celebrated the successful conclusion of the NITDA-Founder Institute (FI) 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme, marking a significant step in talent cultivation within Nigeria. Thirteen exceptional founders graduated from the program, demonstrating remarkable dedication and innovation throughout the rigorous 14-week accelerator program. The ceremony, attended […]
Following the resounding success of the inaugural West Africa Telecoms Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), anticipation mounts for the upcoming second edition, WATISE 2.0, as announced by TechnologyMirror, a prominent ICT and Telecoms news platform. Scheduled to take place in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Convener, Isaiah Erhiawarien, disclosed that WATISE 2.0 […]
Director General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE flanked by Abdulhamid Yahaya on his left and Jamil Kabir Galadanchi on his right both from e-Health Africa In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focused on expediting diversification through industrialization and digitization, the National Information […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the pivotal role of Nigeria’s approximately 40 million small businesses, which contribute to 50 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide employment to 70 million individuals. In line with this recognition, Inuwa announced […]
Dr. Maida, accompanied by local dignitaries and NCC officials, delved into discussions aiming to advance digital education and skills development in Nigeria in an insightful exploration of the Digital Bridge Institute’s facilities. Engaging with faculty members, students, and staff, Dr. Maida gained valuable insights into the institute’s pivotal role in […]