Raknida, a Nigerian art-tech platform, has made a significant move by expanding into the US market, thanks to a substantial $100,000 grant from Arch Grants, a non-profit organization responsible for supporting startups, based in St. Louis, USA. During the startup competition which involved 574 applicants, Raknida stood out as the […]
Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pleased to announce the release of a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and […]
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced significant changes to its immigrant visa application process, effective January 1, 2025. Under the new system, applicants will be required to visit the U.S. Consulate in Lagos twice before completing their applications. The first visit will involve an in-person review of submitted […]
In a decisive move toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide and fostering an inclusive digital economy, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are serving as Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative champions to double their […]
As part of its mandate to foster digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise Nigeria’s educational system. This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Kano Durbar on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nomination of Kano Durbar, a religious and cultural festival that unifies the people and Nigeria’s most spectacular and biggest horse parade was adopted at the ongoing […]
TikTok, a Chinese owned social media platform, has partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to strengthen online safety and digital awareness in Nigeria. This was made known by Data Science Nigeria (DSN) on X, formerly Twitter, revealing that the collaboration aligns seamlessly […]
Airtel Nigeria has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran. According to him, Balsingh brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s foremost ICT service provider, is strengthening its efforts to foster digital transformation across the country. This was highlighted during the recent visit of Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to Galaxy Backbone’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, signaling a new phase of collaboration between the company […]
In a groundbreaking moment for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the FCT Council has elected its first female chairman in a 43-year history traditionally dominated by male candidates. Grace Ike, a journalist from the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN), shattered the gender barrier with her unopposed election to the prestigious […]
