The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the critical role of data in building a sustainable digital economy, emphasizing the importance of secure and responsible data utilization. This message was central at the 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, a showcase of talent and innovation organized by NITDA’s Office […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially unveiled a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This landmark document, developed in partnership with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), addresses the rising concern of online harms in Nigeria and sets the foundation for […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving as champions of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative to intensify their efforts in promoting digital skills and awareness across Nigeria. Inuwa, speaking at a recent […]
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have announced a landmark partnership aimed at integrating Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries (CCI) with the country’s rapidly growing digital economy. The partnership, formalized during a meeting at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, saw NCAC […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to integrate digital literacy as a general course across all Nigerian universities. The announcement was made by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, during a courtesy visit to the NUC headquarters in Abuja. Highlighting […]
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 […]
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 […]