Technology

NITDA Opens Application for Cohort 3 of Coursera Designed to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Coursera calls for application from interested Nigerians to apply for the Cohort 3 of Coursera courses. Coursera provides NITDA’s selected learners with access to world-class educational contents from top universities and industry leaders – including Yale, Meta, Google, and IBM. Coursera will support the Nigerian […]

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President Bola Tinubu receives the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on January 23, 2024.
 Business

Blinken Assures of Investment in Nigeria’s Tech Sector But Expresses Concern on Corruption Index

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has assured of the country’s companies’ readiness to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy. Blinken, who is on an African tour, made the remark in Abuja during his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. “American entrepreneurs and companies are ready to partner and […]

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Technology

Nigeria Rejigs e-auction Amid Earlier Success Challenges Receives 1,137 Bids

Despite initial problems, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased with the good response to its revamped electronic auction platform. Since its re-launch , the agency has received 1,137 bids and 1,099 registered applicants. Abdullahi Maiwada, chief superintendent of customs and national public relations officer, called the response “impressive.” Approximately 100 vehicles were posted to […]

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Business

Vertiv Projects Doubles Switchgear, Busway Capacity and Integrated Modular Solutions to Support Increased Demand

Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, said that the company has increased capacity of its switchgear, busway and integrated modular solutions (IMS) business by more than 100% since acquiring the E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf switchgear, busway and IMS business in November 2021, and anticipates further doubling capacity with expansions […]

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Technology

Experts Link Smart Headphones Use to Sudden Eyebrow Growth, Sight Infrared Light Effect

Drawing from a significant data of 80% happy respondents experiencing change in their eyebrows shape and density, Our Geonode team examine the events and experiences leading to this unexpected improvement, encapsulating lessons learned and conclusions drawn from the trend in our comprehensive feature. Out of the blue, eyebrow transformations are taking center stage in the cosmetic arena. […]

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Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Mr Luciano Prosperi, President of De Lorenzo SpA
 Technology

Italian Firm Donates 1000 E-Learning Solutions to NITDA for Nigeria’s Digital & Vocational Skills Development

An Italian company, De Lorenzo SpA,  specialised in the design, development and production of technical and vocational training didactic equipment in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Automation, Process Control, and Factory Automation, has made a donation to The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).   In a formal attestation of the donation, Mr. Luciano Prosperi, […]

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Business

Huawei Appoints CDN as Exclusive Distributor for IDEA Hub

Huawei Technologies has appointed CDN as the exclusive distributor for its IDEA Hub in Africa. This partnership is a bold initiative to deliver cutting-edge technological solutions to businesses, educational institutions, and diverse organizations throughout the continent. Huawei’s IDEA Hub stands as an innovative technological solution, seamlessly integrating video conferencing, interactive whiteboarding, and wireless projection into […]

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Dr Vincent Olatunji 
 Business

Data Protection Commission Mulls Fresh Guidelines and Regulations to Deepen Compliance Culture in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission may soon release fresh guidelines and regulations for various purposes in order to ensure a robust Data Protection culture in Nigeria. The National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji  who made this known during a ,consultative meeting with representatives of Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCOs) further said that the DPCOs have been […]

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Computing

NITDA Lauds HND Computer Science Unbundling, Says, ‘ll Bridge IT Skills’ Gaps

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the recent decision by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations: Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity and Data Protection. This visionary move is not […]

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Business

NITDA Flags-off Review of Guidelines for Registration of ICT Services to MDAs, Seeks Stakeholders Input

The Nigerian Government is reviewing the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors engaged by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to the regulatory agency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Government is undertaking the comprehensive review of the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors to […]

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