The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has praised Google, X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, and TikTok for adhering to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries, a regulatory framework developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The Code sets […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has unveiled iHatch Cohort 4, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. Scheduled to run from October 2024 to January 2025, the program will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs […]
TikTok, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN), has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether initiative. This program aims to enhance online safety and digital awareness across Nigeria by equipping parents, teachers, and guardians with the tools and knowledge to help […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called for greater collaboration among stakeholders in the FinTech ecosystem to advance financial literacy and deepen financial inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the 6th Annual FirstBank FinTech Summit, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria […]
To fortify the security of digital platforms for Nigerian users, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a comprehensive advisory on securing WhatsApp accounts. The guidelines are designed for both individual users and group administrators, outlining essential steps to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate the risks of cyber […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with its mission to foster inclusive economic growth and achieve the presidential goal of equipping 70% of Nigerians with digital literacy by 2027, has launched the Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). Through this initiative, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling on the public to provide feedback on several draft guidelines that will shape the regulatory landscape for IT projects in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with NITDA’s commitment to transparent and collaborative policy-making in support of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy. Draft Guidelines […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has alerted the public to a new malware threat called CovertCatch, which cybercriminals are using to target LinkedIn users in fields such as defense, media, technology, and academia. These cyber attackers pose as recruiters, enticing LinkedIn job seekers with fake employment offers that […]
At the 2024 National Cybercrimes Summit, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the urgent need for greater investment in cybersecurity training across both public and private sectors. Inuwa highlighted that the benefits of securing organizations […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to empower young people across West Africa with the knowledge and skills needed to protect the region’s cyberspace. A regional cybersecurity hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent of emerging […]