Tag: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

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NITDA Inaugurates Sovereign Cloud Taskforce to Boost Digital Independence

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a taskforce to drive the implementation of Nigeria’s sovereign cloud initiative, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s digital sovereignty, attracting investment, creating jobs and retaining technology talent. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, described the initiative as a major […]

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NITDA Challenges Nigeria Army to Treat Data as Vital Tool for Decision Advantage in Military Operations

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advised the Nigerian Army to stop treating data management as a mere record-keeping exercise and instead harness it as a strategic tool for gathering information and intelligence, stressing that the ability to convert data into actionable insight will define military advantage in modern warfare. The Director General […]

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NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to AI-driven Economy as INNOPOWER, ESBC Launch MSME AI Master Trainer Pprogramme

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem as stakeholders from government, industry and development organisations converged in Abuja for the official launch of the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)-INNOPOWER Free MSMEs AI Master Trainer Programme. Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the director general of […]

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NITDA, FUET Deepen Collaboration to Advance Digital Infrastructure, Innovation and Skills Development

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s higher education sector through strategic investments in digital infrastructure, innovation and digital skills development as it moves to establish a collaborative partnership with the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State. The commitment was made during a courtesy […]

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NITDA Urges Digital Infrastructure Expansion, as Stakeholders Mobilise Private Capital

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says expanding digital infrastructure is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation plan, stressing that technology remains a leading enabler of the country’s economic development and growth. NITDA made the declaration at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026), organised by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce […]

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NITDA Leads Push for Responsible AI Adoption as Nigeria Moves from Policy to Progress

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing Nigeria as a frontrunner in Africa’s artificial intelligence economy, emphasizing that the country’s digital future relies heavily on responsible AI adoption, digital sovereignty, and homegrown innovation. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026—hosted by Microsoft in Abuja—NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, described […]

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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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