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What to know about new FG’s guidelines for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, others

John Ogunsemore Jun 14, 2022 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday issued Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, Internet Intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria. Hajia Hadizar Umar, Director,…

Tech

Nigerian tech startups attracted $1.5bn in 2021 – NITDA

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Jan 28, 2022 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged technology start ups in the ecosystem to initiate ideas that could position them for global recognition and competition. The Director-General of the agency, Mr…

Tech

Hacking group Nobelium pretending to be USAID to hack Nigerians – NITDA warns

Ijeoma Olorunfemi May 31, 2021 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Nigerians to beware of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by a hacking group, Nobelium. NITDA warned that the group is masquerading as the US Agency…

News

NITDA Fines Electronics coy N5m for Data Breach –Official

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mar 15, 2021 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has sanctioned Electronic Settlement Limited (ESL) with a fine of N5 Million for data breach. Mrs Hadiza Umar, the agency’s Head, Corporate Affairs and External…

Government

Nigeria Targets $6bn Revenue From Blockchain Technology

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nov 5, 2020 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria plans to generate over six billion dollars through blockchain technology by 2030. NITDA Director-General, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, said this at a…

Government

NITDA Re-Assures on Data Protection

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Oct 14, 2020 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reassured on the implementation of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to ensure adequate security for internet users in Nigeria. Dr Vincent…

Government

NITDA Urges Nigerians to Prepare for 4IR

jeoma Olorunfemi Sep 3, 2020 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says Nigeria must begin to prepare its citizens towards embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), driven by emerging technologies, in line with global…

Business

62 IT Projects Worth N1trn Cleared by NITDA in 5 Months

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Jun 19, 2020 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its IT project clearance mandate, had assessed and cleared 62 IT-related projects worth N1,168,145,213,150 from January to May. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr…

Tech

COVID-19: FG Commissions Virtual Academy Centre To Boost Learning

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Apr 29, 2020 0

The Federal Government on Wednesday commissioned a virtual academy learning centre, an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). SEE ALSO: NDA will not Compromise…

Tech

Internet of Things has Capacity to Manage COVID-19, says NITDA

Ijeoma Olorunfemi Apr 9, 2020 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday said the Internet of Things (IoT) had the capacity to help the world revolve and manage COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: Venus stuns title-holder Bertens in Cincinnati…

Government

NITDA Boss Urges MAN to Leverage on Smart Technologies

Tolu Aiyegbusi Mar 3, 2020 0

Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged the President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Mansur Ahmed, to leverage on smart technology. Inuwa gave…

Government

NITDA, EFCC collaborate on IT projects clearance

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 27, 2017 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) comply with the clearance of…

Education

NITDA set up multi-million naira training centre for IDPs in Abuja

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 10, 2017 1

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has set up a multi-million naira Digital Capacity Building Centre for training of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Praxis Catholic e-School for IDPs in Abuja.…

Government

NITDA adopts FG’s whistle blowing policy to fight corruption

News Agency of Nigeria May 5, 2017

‎In line with the Federal Government’s fight against corruption, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had adopted the “whistle blowing” policy to sanitise it’s system of unethical practices. Mrs Hadiza ‎Umar,…

Tech

Website vital to growing small, medium scale enterprises – Expert

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 29, 2016

Mr Ayodeji Babatunde, a website designer on Tuesday said websites are veritable tools for small and medium scale enterprises to flourish in a global business environment. Babatunde, who works in Anderson and Associates, a website service…

Tech

NCC, NITDA agree on joint committee for Nigeria’s ICT Development

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 10, 2016 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday agreed on a joint committee for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. This is contained in…

Tech

Nigeria Loses $2.8bn Annually To Importation Of ICT Hardware – Minister

John Ogunsemore Mar 8, 2016 0

The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, on Tuesday said Nigeria lost about 2.8 billion dollars annually on importation of ICT hardware and services. Shittu made this known at the Stakeholders’ Compliance Workshop on the…

Tech

Good News For FCT Residents As FG Set To Establish ICT Hub

John Ogunsemore Oct 19, 2015 0

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory may soon have cause to cut back on their internet connectivity spending as the Federal Government is set to establish an ICT hub in Abuja. This is the result of an agreement reached between the…