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 […]
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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 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, […]
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, […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has called on African nations to unite in developing shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, insisting that Africa must lead not follow, in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of GITEX Nigeria Conference 2025 […]
DG NITDA with the 3 winners of IgniteHer Bootcamp competition who made it to Japan At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, Nigerian women entrepreneurs made a strong case for Africa’s future as a hub of innovation. The global forum, focused on co-creating […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for submitting their 2024 compliance reports. The Code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and […]
Representative of the DG NITDA, Engr Salisu Kaka speaking at the just concluded Nigeria Computer Society Conference. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has said Nigeria’s digital future depends on weaving together intelligence, security, and sustainability. Speaking in Kano at the opening […]
Cross section of dignitries with the Executive Governor of Bauchi State Governor (Senator) Bala Mohammed during the launching of the Digital Literacy and Skills framework for Bauchi State . Bauchi State has taken a major step towards digital transformation with the launch of the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework (DL4ALL […]