NITDA Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nitda/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:29:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 NITDA Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nitda/ 32 32 42672738 NITDA Rolls Out Sovereign Cloud Taskforce for Nigeria’s Digital Independence Push https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/nitda-rolls-sovereign-cloud/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:29:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201005 NITDA Rolls Out Sovereign Cloud Taskforce for Nigeria’s Digital Independence Push The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI‑ITF), marking a major shift in Nigeria’s digital‑sovereignty drive from policy formulation to coordinated nationwide implementation. The taskforce will serve as a multi‑stakeholder platform to operationalise Nigeria’s sovereign […]

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]]> 201005 NITDA Moves to Standardise Innovation Hubs, Expand Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/21/nitda-moves-standardise/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:32:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200759 NITDA Moves to Standardise Innovation Hubs, Expand Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced efforts to standardise innovation hubs across Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to decentralise the country’s technology ecosystem and unlock opportunities for innovators, entrepreneurs and startups beyond the traditional technology centres of Lagos and Abuja. […]

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]]> 200759 NITDA, BOF Inaugurate Joint Committee to Drive National Sovereign Cloud Initiative https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/21/nitda-bof-inaugurate-joint/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:26:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200756 NITDA, BOF Inaugurate Joint Committee to Drive National Sovereign Cloud Initiative The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) have inaugurated the Joint Technical Committee of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (JTC-NSCI), marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and coordinating the implementation of the country’s […]

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]]> 200756 NITDA, Women Educators Partner to Advance Digital Literacy, STEM Education https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/06/nitda-women-educators-partner/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:15:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198700 NITDA, Women Educators Partner to Advance Digital Literacy, STEM Education The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education to launch a nationwide digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and STEM training initiative aimed at empowering female educators and their students. Presenting the proposal at NITDA Headquarters, North-West […]

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]]> 198700 Lessons from the NIPSS Memoir on AI Crisis Communication Study https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/06/nipss-memoir-crisis/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:14:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198645 The chapter begins with a simple but profound question: Who truly owns an idea? In Shuaib’s case, the idea was a research study titled Artificial Intelligence and Crisis Communication in Nigeria’

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]]> 198645 Customs CG Adeniyi to Receive IPRA Award in Greece as Nigerian Agencies Make 2026 GWA Finals https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/02/customs-adeniyi-ipra-awards/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:59:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198295 (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has been selected to receive the Special Recognition Award of the International Public Relations Association

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]]> 198295 NITDA Launches National Software Quality Assurance Framework to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Digital Trust https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/30/nitda-launches-national/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198099 NITDA Launches National Software Quality Assurance Framework to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Digital Trust The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework, a landmark regulatory initiative aimed at eliminating costly software failures, strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing public confidence in Nigeria’s digital governance ecosystem. The framework, approved by the Director-General […]

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]]> 198099 FG Orders NCC, NITDA, NDPC to Delay Enforcement of New Internet Platform Rules https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/07/orders-ncc-nitda-ndpc-delay/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:59:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194819 FG Orders NCC, NITDA, NDPC to Delay Enforcement of New Internet Platform Rules The Federal Government has directed key digital sector regulators to suspend the implementation of recently introduced regulations governing internet platforms, online intermediaries, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the development of a harmonised national policy framework. The directive was issued by […]

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]]> 194819 NDLEA, NITDA Commend NYSC Member for Drug-Free Schools Campaign in Abuja https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/24/ndlea-nitda-commend-nysc/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:03:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193295 NDLEA, NITDA Commend NYSC Member for Drug-Free Schools Campaign in Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulhameed Yushau, for spearheading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at sensitising secondary school students to the dangers of drug abuse […]

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]]> 193295 When Bandits Go Live: Has Crime Entered The Age Of Digital Celebrity? By Haroon Aremu https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/20/when-bandits-live-crime/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:13:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193082 When Bandits Go Live: Has Crime Entered The Age Of Digital Celebrity? By Haroon Aremu There was a time when crime in Nigeria operated in silence and shadow, confined to forests, remote villages, midnight raids, and the hidden corridors of ransom negotiations, but today that darkness appears to have shifted into a more public and […]

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]]> 193082 CBN, NITDA and CCC Emerge Finalists for 2026 IPRA Golden World Awards https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/08/cbn-nitda-ccc-finalists-ipra/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:20:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191459 (IMPR) have been shortlisted as finalists for the prestigious 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards (GWA).

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]]> 191459 Social Media and the New Propaganda War in Nigeria, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/15/social-media-new-propaganda/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:38:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189971 Social Media and the New Propaganda War in Nigeria By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi The influence of digital spaces, particularly social media, in modern asymmetric warfare can no longer be ignored. In the 21st century, wars are no longer fought and won solely on conventional battlefields. Increasingly, the struggle for dominance now extends into cyberspace, where […]

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]]> 189971 NITDA, IDCA Seal Partnership on Digital Triangle and Sovereign Cloud to Strengthen AI Infrastructure https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/13/nitda-idca-seal-partnership/ Wed, 13 May 2026 15:27:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189875 NITDA, IDCA Seal Partnership on Digital Triangle and Sovereign Cloud to Strengthen AI Infrastructure The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at developing large-scale digital infrastructure projects to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a fully integrated digital economy. The agreement, anchored on Nigeria’s […]

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]]> 189875 NITDA Launches Innovation Hub to Turn NYSC Members into Tech Entrepreneurs https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/26/nitda-launches-innovation-hub/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:26:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=188972 NITDA Launches Innovation Hub to Turn NYSC Members into Tech Entrepreneurs Abuja — The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology-driven entrepreneurs, in response to Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population and evolving labour market demands. The […]

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]]> 188972 NITDA Unveils MSCG to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy Agenda https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/22/nitda-unveils-mscg-drive/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:46:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=188723 NITDA Unveils MSCG to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy Agenda The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Multistakeholder Coordinating Group (MSCG) to promote policy coordination, inclusivity, and transparency in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, stated that collaboration and inclusivity is essential […]

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]]> 188723 NITDA, CAC Activate Cybersecurity Measures Amid System Concerns … MDAs Directed to Tighten Cybersecurity Controls https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/17/nitda-cac-activate/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:52:32 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=188423 NITDA, CAC Activate Cybersecurity Measures Amid System Concerns … MDAs Directed to Tighten Cybersecurity Controls The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have initiated coordinated measures to strengthen cybersecurity following recent concerns affecting aspects of CAC’s digital systems. Both agencies said they have activated response and assurance mechanisms in […]

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]]> 188423 Walson-Jack Presents NITDA-Donated Laptops to 35 Civil Servants https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/11/walson-jack-presents-nitda/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:14:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=185015 (NITDA) to drive digital transformation in the Federal Civil Service, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to embedding digital competence as a core pillar of public service reform, as thirty-five (35) outstanding officers from seven (7) Ministries,

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]]> 185015 Smart Agriculture: Jigawa, Argentina Strengthen Livestock Ties as Nigeria Advances Alfalfa‑Led Export Strategy https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/07/jigawa-governor-leads/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:20:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=182715 Smart Agriculture: Jigawa, Argentina Strengthen Livestock Ties as Nigeria Advances Alfalfa‑Led Export Strategy In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places agriculture at the centre of food security, economic diversification, and job creation, Nigeria is accelerating coordinated reforms to modernise its livestock sector through innovation, investment, and global partnerships. This national […]

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]]> 182715 Digital Sovereignty: How Crisis Communication Shapes National Security, By Omoniyi P. Ibietan https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/28/digital-sovereignty-crisis/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:10:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=182275 Digital Sovereignty: How Crisis Communication Shapes National Security By Omoniyi P. Ibietan “In a republic, no one can exercise unaccountable power.” That conviction framed the essence of discussions at the National Symposium on Digital Innovations in Crisis Communication held on 24 November 2025 at the National Defence College, Abuja. Convened by the Centre for Crisis […]

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]]> 182275 NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa Urges Bold Path to Elevate Northern Innovation into a Tech Powerhouse https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/03/nitda-kashifu-inuwa-urges/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:09:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177775 NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa Urges Bold Path to Elevate Northern Innovation into a Tech Powerhouse The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, has challenged stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to move beyond traditional trade and embrace a strategic, innovation-driven economy. Speaking at Fireside Chat of the Futuremap Roundtable 1.0 (North-West […]

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