Abuja, Nigeria – July , 2025 — The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, on Thursday, hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Suzuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technology. The high-level engagement served as a platform to strengthen digital
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing gender inclusion in emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), during a keynote address at the 10th National Conference and 11th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Women in Information
June 2025 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has officially announced the launch of applications for the GITEX Nigeria Roadshow 2025, an initiative aimed at spotlighting innovative startups across Nigeria. The nationwide campaign is calling on visionary startup founders with groundbreaking ideas to apply
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, recently hosted a delegation from the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, in a move to bolster collaboration ahead of the second edition of the Africa Space Economy Conference. The meeting provided a strategic platform
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has welcomed 400-level students from Newgate University, Minna, Niger State, on an educational excursion to its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, held as part of the students’ academic exposure and industry experience, was aimed at deepening their understanding of digital policy, innovation,
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for the deliberate design and implementation of inclusive digital policies to accommodate the estimated 35 million Nigerians living with special needs, stressing that true national digital transformation cannot occur without their full participation. The agency’s Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, made this known in Abuja while receiving
In a significant move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Tuesday received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), at the agency’s corporate headquarters
In celebration of the International Day of the Boy Child, students from Police Day Secondary School, along with their teachers and Commandant, paid a courtesy visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The delegation was warmly received by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, who took the opportunity to offer valuable insights on
As part of efforts to enhance public sector transparency, efficiency, and digital synergy in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has undertaken a strategic engagement with two critical oversight institutions — the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Office of the Auditor General for
In a significant step towards bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with global tech giant Cisco, has successfully concluded the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Bootcamp in Lagos State, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with essential 21st-century digital skills. The intensive training programme, which ran over several days,
