The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled what it described as decisive steps to safeguard Nigeria’s digital future. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa the steps are: by strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing infrastructure, and building human capacity to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Inuwa who made this known […]
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FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the banking sector with the commissioning of its 7th fully automated branch, the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) at Area 10, Garki Abuja. The Centre is designed to deliver seamless, paperless, and customer-driven financial services across […]
Read MoreAbout 100 Nigerian higher institutions undergraduates are to have access to opportunities that will enable them acquire tech skills of all sorts. Recalled that the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, kicked off its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to benefit 100 Nigerian undergraduates. This initiative was expected provide each recipient with a grant covering tuition, […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set host the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition, with the theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness.” The event, which is been hosted in Partnership with Brevity Anderson is scheduled to hold from this November, in the […]
Read MoreThe increasing menace resulting into the pollution of the cyber-space by myriads of attack causing concern for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a critical stakeholder of the ecosystem. Recall that the world is becoming increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use […]
Read MoreThe Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) has successfully concluded its election process, which has led to the emergence of four representatives who will serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The NCDIE is the apex governance body established under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) to champion the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of […]
Read MoreTwo critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s IT ecosystem are concerned about the need for a unified approach to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) are jointly emphasising the unified approach. The call for deepened collaboration among IT stakeholders was the central theme of the […]
Read MoreThe task nurturing Nigeria’s AI ecosystem rest not just only Nigerian Startup Act which provides a legal and institutional framework for growth but also empowering startups and innovators. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa who made the remark during a plenary session themed “Technology, Migration & Trade Representation” […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have formed a strategic partnership to monitor and strengthen enforcement of the IT Project Clearance mandate, and ensure that technology becomes a tool for service delivery.t In joint statement by the Director, Corporate Communications and Media […]
Read MoreFive major sponsors have committed to shaping Africa’s digital independence journey by agreeing to support the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), as the annual innovation forum. Leading the lineup are the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), consumer tech brand itel, global data infrastructure leader Digital Realty, connectivity solutions provider SKOT Communications, […]
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