The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the postponement of the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. This was disclosed in a public notice issued by Hajia Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA. The notice stated that the conference, originally […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have joined forces to empower Nigerian startups through the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort III. In a recent statement, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Abdullahi, highlighted the programme’s role in fostering Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and supporting the […]
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has advised the Nigerian government to streamline the regulatory responsibilities of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This recommendation is part of the ITU’s report on Nigeria titled, “Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation.” The report highlights that […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step towards driving the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) with the inauguration of a Startup Labelling Committee. The committee, inaugurated by Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, comprises representatives from both the public and private sectors. […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to transform Nigeria into a global hub of technology and innovation by extending digital technology benefits to all local governments across the country. This initiative aligns with the current administration’s priority to reform the economy and promote inclusive growth. According […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) in conjunction with the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, KASEDA have organised a capacity-building and empowerment programme for 50 indigenes of the state to support the transformative growth of their businesses by leveraging digital technology. Read Also: NITDA BILL: ALTON Advises NITDA to […]
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairperson of the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative,’ recently inaugurated an ICT center and educational facilities in Bauchi State during an official visit last Tuesday. The community ICT Center, constructed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and an Alternative High School for […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape into a global hub for tech talent. NITDA aims to foster innovation and reposition Nigeria as a prominent player in the technology sector. This declaration was made […]
The federal government has approved a review of the NCC Act 2003 to clarify the separate regulatory roles of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Information Technology policy development and implementation roles of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This decision follows recent conflicts between NCC and NITDA […]
