The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference on the theme “The LagosAbuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub”, the […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force. The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce. The training, tagged “Cyber for Women”, was organised by NITDA in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far-reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation and digital talent development, following a high-level engagement between both institutions in Abuja. The discussions, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and […]
By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has held strategic discussions with representatives of Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company, to explore potential areas of partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital trust framework and advancing innovation within the digital economy. The meeting, chaired by NITDA Director […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recognised outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions with the presentation of ₦3.5 million and eight laptops. The award, presented by the NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, formed part of efforts to encourage excellence and strengthen the Agency’s partnership with […]
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for national development, innovation, and global competitiveness during a Fireside Chat at the AI Stage of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2025 in Dubai. Speaking on the theme of Nigeria’s AI journey, […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has described corps members and interns as key drivers of technological innovation, urging them to turn their creative ideas into viable startups capable of solving Nigeria’s real-life challenges. He made the call at the grand finale […]
As part of efforts at implementing the presidential priority area of strengthening national security by providing robust cybersecurity measures that will not only safeguard the nation’s digital infrastructure but also contribute to the overall peace and prosperity of the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to take personal responsibility for their online safety as part of activities marking this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With the theme “Cyber Hygiene for a Safer Tomorrow,” the agency emphasized that while technology continues to transform daily life, it […]
