The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is taking steps to establish common standards for innovation hubs across the country as part of efforts to decentralise Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and create greater opportunities for young Nigerians to develop and scale technology-driven businesses within their local communities. According to NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, the proposed […]
Read MoreNigeria’s tech-ecosystem needs to cultivate talent, build infrastructure, and create ecosystems where innovation can flourish responsibly to avoid being a nation that consumes AI solution. According to the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the countries that lead the AI economy will not be those that consume the most […]
Read MoreThe future of Nigeria’s prosperity would increasingly be determined by its ability to harness technology, innovation, and human capital rather than reliance on natural resources. According to the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Dr. Kashifu Inuwa that explains the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate […]
Read MoreFlutterwave has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain network Tempo to expand its stablecoin-based payment and settlement infrastructure across Africa. The collaboration will see Tempo integrated into Flutterwave’s Send App and Flutterwave for Business platforms, with the aim of improving cross-border payment efficiency for individuals and businesses. The partnership targets longstanding challenges in international money […]
Read MoreNigeria has provided an innovation hub for her young graduates to enable them to upskill and fit into a global digital economy. The initiative, which is from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology‑driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria […]
Read MoreNigeria needs collaboration between government institutions and emerging startups as a catalyst for Nigeria’s digital transformation and national development. Speaking at the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 in Abuja, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa with the themed “Harnessing Space Technology for an Extraordinary Nigeria,” urged stakeholders to embrace partnerships […]
Read MoreCascador, an Africa-focused platform that unlocks the potential of the region’s most transformative entrepreneurs, has topened her portal for applications for its 2026 Cascador ScaleUp Program, for an elite class of ambitious founders poised to scale their companies. Focused on both real economy and technology-enabled ventures, the program equips growth-stage entrepreneurs with the leadership skills, […]
Read MoreAfrica’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis shows, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has 4.7 million developers – far fewer than regions such as Asia with 73.9 million and Europe with 27.5 million – the talent base has […]
Read MoreNational Youths Service Corp (NYSC) members are reaping the benefit of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training programme Recently, outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions were presented ₦3.5 million and eight laptops. The award, presented by the NITDA Director General, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, formed part of […]
Read MoreThe Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa has warned about the absence of trust in the digital ecosystem. According to him, trust is a critical enabler of digital transformation, as its absence slows down innovation and increases costs, while its presence accelerates progress and reduces barriers to growth. […]
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