The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule, and the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, are confirmed as key speakers for the highly anticipated Lagos Future Conference 2025. Scheduled for June 14 2025, the conference will hold at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Director […]
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
In a bold move to fortify Nigeria’s digital frontiers, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has officially announced the National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025), slated for 9th–10th July 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Unveiled at a press […]
Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture. The UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission is to be facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading efforts to develop a unified portal for all government services, aligning with the federal government’s ambitious goal of digitizing 75% of government services by 2027. Building on past attempts at centralized e-government platforms like OneGov.net, this renewed initiative draws from global […]
The United States, home to many of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, is now without formal guidelines for AI development after President Donald Trump rescinded the AI safety framework introduced by former President Joe Biden. The framework, which was enacted in October 2023, sought to protect consumer […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) are exploring a strategic partnership to leverage modern technology for Nigeria’s digital empowerment and inclusive economic growth. Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of NITDA, highlighted the potential of technology to revolutionize […]
In a bid to enhance the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies, the Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
