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INTERVIEW: How we’re helping Nigerian innovators respond to country’s IT needs – NITDA DG
"NITDA was created in 2001 to help National IT Policy and that policy has been replaced by the Digital Economy ...
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Nigerian IT start-ups can generate $30 billion in 10 years – NITDA DG
Mr Abdullahi said the Nigerian government is creating an enabling environment for start-ups to thrive.
eGovernment: NITDA begins capacity building for ministries, agencies
Participants will exchange ideas and share knowledge on various strategic initiatives put in place for Nigeria to move forward in ...
NITDA canvasses adoption of digital technology to boost agriculture
The IT agency says leveraging on digital technologies and innovations will attract youthful population into agricultural sector.
Nigeria preparing for 4th Industrial Revolution through emerging technologies – NITDA DG
Mr Abdullahi said NITDA has established a centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to fasttrack developments in the area.
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Nigerian govt to create jobs through robotics, artificial intelligence
Nigeria plans to reap from the potential 60 million jobs predicted to emanate globally from Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
COVID-19 escalates data breach cases – NITDA Director-General
Kashifu Abdullahi says financial institutions are especially targetted for personal data compromise in view of the sensitive information they store
Digital Economy: NITDA adopts 130 farmers, disburses funds to beneficiaries
A total of 130 beneficiaries drawn from 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State were trained.
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How local computer manufacturers can earn patronage – NITDA DG
The director-general met with the group to discuss ways forward for local patronage.
COVID19: 14,000 students enrol at NITDA academy – Official
The academy, an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was launched by the Minister of Communications and ...
Coronavirus: Nigerian govt launches virtual learning academy
The official said the academy will add value to millions of skilled and unskilled Nigerians to prepare them for the ...
Coronavirus: NITDA DG tasks ICT Startups on disruptive technologies
"Things are not going to be the same after the pandemic. The world economic order is going to change."
Collaboration, key to growth of digital economy — DG NITDA
He said the digital economy will aid President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ...
Database, an avenue for Foreign Direct Investment — DG NITDA
"All our technology will be connected and will be shared real time with all our security partners."
NITDA, NOA to review MoU to accommodate digital economy
NITDA and NOA said the review become imperative because of the emerging nature of the Information Communication Technology, (ICT).
NITDA: 125 MDAs violate Buhari’s directive on ICT projects
NITDA also said the enforcement of punitive actions against such organisations had started.