Tag: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

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NITDA Urges Stakeholders to Harness Innovation, AI for Digital Future

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a globally competitive digital economy. This commitment was reaffirmed at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where NITDA participated as […]

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NITDA, DAWN Commission Partner to Boost Digital Literacy, Innovation Across Southwest

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital literacy, innovation development, and economic growth across Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, NITDA Director General, Kashifu […]

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NITDA Positions Nigeria’s Startup Framework as Model for Angola’s Digital Entrepreneurship Drive

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a coordinated and inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria, further strengthening its role as an ecosystem orchestrator. This was disclosed during a working visit centred on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, was represented by the Director […]

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NITDA Partners IDCA on Execution-Driven National Digital Infrastructure Initiative

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have signed a strategic partnership to jointly work together with other ecosystem players both local and international for a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy ecosystem. […]

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NITDA Emphasises Digital Infrastructure as Catalyst for Startup Investment, Growth

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is fundamental to attracting investment, boosting competitiveness, and achieving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was underscored at the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement themed “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable […]

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NITDA Partners Galaxy Backbone to Subsidize Cloud Costs for Startups

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) Nigeria’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups in the iHatch programme. This collaboration is a critical step in Nigeria’s digital […]

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NITDA Launches Innovation Hub to Turn Corps Members into Digital Solution Providers

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology‑driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force. The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation Space, was officially commissioned at the […]

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NITDA Charges Youths to Build Home Grown AI Solutions

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has challenged young Nigerians to take the lead in developing home-grown artificial intelligence solutions capable of addressing the country’s unique socio-economic challenges. Delivering the Keynote address at an Artificial Intelligence Hackathon organised by NITDA in partnership with VibeCode Africa in Abuja, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, […]

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NITDA, NNPC (RTI) Collaborate on Digital Transformation of Energy Sector

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Research, Technology and Innovation Unit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) are planning to step up efforts to drive digital transformation in Nigeria’s energy sector through a strategic partnership. The collaboration was the focus of a recent engagement between both organisations, during which they […]

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NITDA, CAC Activate Cybersecurity Measures Amid System Concerns

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have initiated coordinated measures to strengthen cybersecurity following recent concerns affecting aspects of CAC’s digital systems. Both agencies said they have activated response and assurance mechanisms in line with national cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain service integrity. NITDA reiterated […]

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