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NITDA DG, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, handing the Agency's SRAP Document to the Country Director, IFAD, Mrs Dede Ekoue In order to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and make access to digital technologies more equitable, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has restated the Agency's commitment to ensure sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers in the country. Inuwa reiterated this during a working visit to him by the Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mrs....

DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, delivering a lecture titled "Blockchain Technology for Improved Transparency in Governance: Blockchain-Based Public Procurement in Perspective" to the National Defence College Course 32 participants at the Defence College in Abuja. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has stated that with the increased distrust in governance in Nigeria with the manipulation of government processes by corrupt persons, it has become “highly imperative that Blockchain policy and technology be adopted and implemented by institutions in the country to enhance effective, secure and transparent...

NITDA DG's Representative, National Director, NCAIR, Engr Ya'u Garba in a group photograph with other attendees at CBN's 2023 Payments System Management Department Retreat The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has restated the need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Financial Institutions in the country to collaborate with the Agency in order to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to deepen digital payments, adding that it will ensure the Nigeria Payments System gets more global recognition...

Representative of NITDA’s DG, Acting Director, Dr. Amina Magaji Sambo, Acting National Coordinator ONDI, Mr. Yakubu Musa, with other dignitaries at the opening Ceremony of the Female Founders Training Program in Abuja. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that promoting and supporting digital job creation for the female gender in the country is a crucial step that would foster inclusivity and bridge the tech gender gap. Inuwa, represented by Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr. Amina Magaji-Sambo, stated...

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has stated that Nigeria’s digital transformation future would be “brighter and also offers hope of being prosperous.” The NITDA’s boss expressed this optimism in Lagos while delivering his keynote address titled “Implementing a National Digital Transformation Agenda” at the ongoing Global Tech Africa 2023 with the theme “Facilitating Investments in Africa’s Digital Economy.   The conference which provides a platform to bring together African and international stakeholders in technology to unlock growth opportunities for all, and build...

The Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Juan Sell, being presented with NITDA SRAP Documents by DG's Representative, Dr. Usman Abdullahi Gambo, flanked by Reps of SEIDOR The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has encouraged global investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming digital market, adding that Nigeria is open to investors and investments, as the country is unarguably inching towards joining the community of digitally driven Nations. Inuwa made this known after giving a nod to the collaboration request pitched by Seidor Team led...

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, during a fireside chat session, moderated by Alex Onukwue, a reporter with Semafor at the TechCabal's Moonshot event. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reiterated NITDA's commitment to driving Nigeria's digital future, fostering innovation, and positioning the country as a global hub for tech talent and entrepreneurship. Inuwa made the reaffirmation during a fireside chat session, moderated by Alex Onukwue, a reporter with Semafor at the TechCabal's Moonshot event which held in Lagos State....

The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa delivering a keynote address at the launch of the Digital Literacy App and Omeife AI at UNICCON Group Head Office in Abuja. The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined the UNICCON Group to launch the digital literacy Mobile App and Omeife AI App in Abuja. The Digital Literacy App marked a leap in technological innovation and inclusivity with its design to interact seamlessly in four local languages: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and Pidgin. The Director General...

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with its mandate, has announced the activities for the celebration of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It could be recalled that last year, the agency trained 3,242 on basic and intermediate cyber security skills in partnership with CISCO. The Cybersecurity Awareness Month held every October, is a month set aside globally to educate and create cybersecurity awareness. According to the Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, “this year marks the 20th in the series of collaborative...

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with the Innovation Support Network (ISN), is hosting the NITDA Digital Nigeria Hackathon 2023, scheduled to hold on October 24, 2023, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, in a statement, said the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition is the flagship awareness programme in the Digital Economy sector. This year’s event with the theme: “Harnessing Digital Technologies for...