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Airtel Africa Foundation Opens Opportunities for 100 Nigerian Undergraduate to Acquire Tech Skills

About 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, […]

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NITDA, Brevity Anderson Partner Set to Host Digital Nigeria 2025 Conference

The 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 […]

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NITDA Raises Concern Over Increasing Cyber Attack, Seeks Urgent Clean-up of Cyber Space

The 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 […]

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Participants at the 3rd edition of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED 2025)
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Nigeria Rejigs Startup Agenda with Fresh Startup Consultative Forum Leaders’ Council Reps

The 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 […]

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Stakeholders Clamour for Unified Approach to Tackle Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Quest

Two 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 […]

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Nurturing Nigeria’s AI Ecosystem Depends on Empowering Startups & Innovators, Says NITDA Boss

The 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” […]

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NITDA, ICPC Setup Strategic Taskforce to Monitor IT Project Clearance Compliance

The 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 […]

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NCC, Digital Realty & IXPN Back AfriTECH 5.0

Five 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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Executive Director, CyberSafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley,
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Cybersafe Foundation Opens Application for Cohort 2 API Academy

CyberSafe Foundation, a purpose-driven organisation working to bridge the digital divide by empowering underserved communities with transformative cybersecurity and AI skills, has announced that it will open up applications for its API Academy training. The CyberSafe API (Application Programming Interface) Security Training Program is a 12-week intensive learning experience designed to equip aspiring cybersecurity professionals […]

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  • September 30, 2025

NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Green Tech and Innovation as Panacea for Nigeria’s Digital Future 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering focus on advancing Nigeria’s digital economy through crucial green technology and innovation initiatives. Speaking at the 3rd Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED 2025),  organised by the Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) the Director General of  NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa praised the group’s consistent efforts […]

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