Tag Archives: NITDA

    The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advised Nigerians to be wary of IGVM, a file-encrypting Ransomware infection that restricts access to data by encrypting files with the “igvm” extension. The agency stated this in a press release noting that the “igvm”  attempts to extort money from …

  The Federal government has said that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to ensuring reliable, active and secured eGovernment for Nigerians. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami stated this at a webinar to commemorate NITDA’s 20th anniversary. According to Pantami, his …

  Bukola Afeni The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has admonished students of secondary schools to always display high level of responsibility whenever they are online, in order to be protected from cyber risks. The DG advised children to limit the time they …

  Bukola Afeni National Information Technology Development Agency( NITDA) and MassChallenge, have partnered to catalyse and support national startup community in Nigeria. The Director General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the disclosure at an online media briefing in Abuja. According to him, the partnership is meant to promote …

Bukola Afeni The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is calling on all Nigerians to limit the sharing of sensitive personal information on private messaging and social media platforms, as the initial promise of privacy and security is now being overridden on the bases of business exigency. The agency said …

Bukola Afeni As part of the United Nations’ World Creativity and Innovation Day 2021, the National Information Technology  Development Agency( NITDA), is organizing an Innovation Challenge with the theme “Inspiring Creativity and Innovation in the Nigerian Digital Economy” According to a statement issued by the Head Corporate Affairs and External …

Bukola Afeni The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the pilot edition of the National Adopted School for Smart Education (NASSE) at the great Junior Secondary School, Karshi. The NASSE is in partnership with AMAC and other critical stakeholders. It is a means of deploying one of the …

Bukola Afeni The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has graciously approved the extension of time to file the annual audit report to 30th June, 2021. The agency further reaffirmed its continued commitment to implementing the NDPR vigorously, and providing periodic updates to the public, with regards to the activities …

Bukola Afeni The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdulahi, said there is need to devise ways in which fundamental technology can be used to solve problems and create prosperity in Nigeria. Abdullahi stated this at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) …

Bukola Afeni The Federal Government said it will continue to  support Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs), and encourage  them  to become Innovation Driven Enterprises. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami made the disclosure at the groundbreaking Ceremony of the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Abuja. …

Bukola Afeni The Director General of NITDA, Dr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has informed all data controllers and processors that the deadline for the filing of their annual data audit report is 15th March, 2021. He said the agency is set to enforce compliance this year, and noted that non-filing of …

Bukola Afeni The National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital economy and in collaboration with the Jigawa state government has commenced a ten-day empowerment programme for 140 farmers on smart Agriculture in Jigawa state. The empowerment programme which cuts …

  Bukola Afeni The National Information Technology Development Agency has implemented the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA), which is meant to set clear directions for Government digital transformation in Nigeria. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,  made the disclosure at the  12th ISACA Annual Conference. He added that NITDA …

Bukola Afeni The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has commissioned the new Digital Centre of the National Information technology Development Agency, (NITDA) and also unveiled a new logo for the organization. Speaking at the event, the Minister disclosed that the change of …

As part of efforts to make digital literacy all-inclusive, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA completed the training for 30 persons living with various forms of disabilities in Kano State. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Pantami in his remarks as the Chief Host, advised the …

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) through its subsidiary, the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE) is calling for application into the 2020 Future Hack challenge. The 4th and 5th editions is scheduled to hold in two regions of Nigeria, the South-south and North-eastern region respectively. NITDA’s Head of …

The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency(NITDA),  Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is calling on all Nigerians to be conscious of their privacy while on the internet. He made the disclosure at the International Data Privacy Day Celebration in Abuja. According to him, there is a need to update software constantly, …

NITDA RESUMES OVERSEAS SPONSORSHIP OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS The Director-General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa has charged recipients of the agency’s Postgraduate scholarship heading to Turkey to be good ambassadors of their families and the country at large. Inuwa who was represented by the Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions, Dr Usman …