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Big tech vs. the press: Google’s UK “experiment” and the global threat to media freedom, By Shuaib S. Agaka
December 14, 2025
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Gov Radda’s KASEDA model earns FG recognition, gets N250,000 grant per exhibitor
October 21, 2025
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Katsina to host 4th ISN Annual Gathering as Radda deepens digital drive
October 8, 2025
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NITDA, Kaspersky join forces to strengthen cybersecurity across Nigeria
September 4, 2025
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Plateau officials join continental talks on AI infrastructure
September 3, 2025
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Bosun Tijani and Nigeria’s digital awakening, By Fatimah Yusuf Usman
August 3, 2025
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Trust, identity and the blockchain road Nigeria is taking, By Fatimah Yusuf Usman
June 23, 2025
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Zamfara becomes first state to launch digital literacy framework
June 19, 2025
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Nigeria, Meta launch AI accelerator programme
June 10, 2025
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NITDA to support digital inclusion for Persons with special needs
June 5, 2025
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Over half of IT projects in Nigeria’s public institutions failed – NITDA
May 20, 2025
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Emerging threats and a national cybersecurity academy, By Shuaib S. Agaka
April 22, 2025
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ACF reviews Tax Reform Bills, submits recommendations to National Assembly
February 26, 2025
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Again, Presidency defends tax reform bills, explains what’ll happen to TETFUND, NITDA, others
December 2, 2024
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Zenith Bank rewards hackathon winners with N77.5m cash prize at Zenith Tech Fair 4.0
November 22, 2024
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Nigeria’s strategies in AI development across Africa, By Shuaib S. Agaka
November 6, 2024
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Safeguarding against Chrome vulnerabilities, By Shuaib S. Agaka
September 30, 2024
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Advancing e-learning amidst economic challenges, By Fom Gyem
September 17, 2024
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NITDA flags off digital literacy campaign in Niger
September 14, 2024
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Jigawa raises educational standards through “JIGAWA COMPETE” digital initiative
August 22, 2024
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National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country.
Our Act (National Information Technology Development Act (2007) mandate us to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria.
Our role therefore is to develop, regulate and advise on Information technology in the country through regulatory standards, guidelines and policies. Additionally, NITDA is the clearing house for all IT projects and infrastructural development in the country. It is the prime Agency for e-government implementation, Internet governance and general IT development in Nigeria.
NITDA Act
As the Agency of the Federal Government, saddled with the responsibility of developing and regulating Information Technology in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency is empowered by its enabling Act to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices in Nigeria by developing standards, guidelines and regulations for that purpose. This piece of legislation provides for the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to address the breath of its mandates.
Agency Overview
Founded: 18 April 2001
Headquarters: Abuja
Director General: Dr. Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi
Website: www.nitda.gov.ng
