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15 Sep 2023
The Federal Government is moving towards making Nigeria a global hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi...
5 Sep 2023
The Federal Government said on Tuesday it has trained 790 children in three states on emerging technologies as part of its 95 per cent digital literacy realisation by 2030. The states are Abuja, Jigawa and Rivers. Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) spoke at an award ceremony to mark the…
4 Sep 2023
As part of efforts to actualise the Federal Government’s 95 per cent digital literacy target by 2030, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), has trained 282 kids on emerging technologies. 
3 Sep 2023
The stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has entered a strategic partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and others to host the Digital Asset Summit for 2023. Expected to run between September 6 and 7, 2023, the two-day summit will hold at NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. Addressing journalists…
30 Aug 2023
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has opened the application for the group training of Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers in Abuja. NITDA on Wednesday declared the application open in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) with the agency also saying that the group…
29 Aug 2023
The Federal Government has called for applications from researchers of Nigerian descent from across the globe to help the country to create its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.
11 Aug 2023
In response to the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, New Waves Eco-Systems has offered Konn3ct, its virtual meeting platform, as an engagement palliative solution for individuals, businesses and educational institutions to adapt and thrive in the changing times.
3 Aug 2023
Urges telecom, financial services providers to tighten noose National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT), has detected activities of hackers targeting vital digital infrastructure. According to the agency, the hacktivist group, known for its politically and religiously motivated cyber campaigns, poses a significant risk to critical information…
26 Jul 2023
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through resources...
22 Jul 2023
The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have perfected modalities to collaborate with the organisers of Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation, designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation to bring together African and international stakeholders in Tech, unlock growth opportunities, and build the tech ecosystem in Africa
18 Jul 2023
As small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) make up a huge percentage of businesses and economic growth, the Director-General, National Information Technology, Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa...
14 Jul 2023
Director General (DG) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, said human capital is the most valuable resource in building a non-dependent digital economy while stressing the need for digital literacy and skills.

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