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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

During the Innovate Nigeria 2024 Conference & Expo held at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering dedication to bolstering nascent startups in Nigeria. This commitment aligns with President Bola Ahmed […]

In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to stimulate job creation in the Information Technology sector, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has collaborated with Coursera to launch Cohort 3 of Coursera courses, inviting applications from interested Nigerians. This initiative stems from the partnership forged on […]