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- 29 Jul 2021
NITDA to Use Cloud Computing Policy to Support Galaxy Backbone
NITDA to Use Cloud Computing Policy to Support Galaxy Backbone National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has promised to influence the implementation of the Nigeria Cloud Computing…
- 8 Apr 2024
NAICOM, FintechNGR Inaugurates Insurance Policy Project, Partners Galaxy Backbone on Domestic Cloud Initiatives
In a bid to deepen its impacts on the policy landscape and make innovation more entrenched in Nigeria, FintechNGR has partnered with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to develop a Fintech…
- 19 Aug 2020
BSA Urges Govts to Capitalise on 5G Potential
Business Software Alliance (BSA) has urged governments across the globe to capitalise on the potential that comes with the fifth generation (5G) technology. BSA said 5G technologies will improve…
- 9 Aug 2020
Experts Caution Firms on Public Cloud on Data Security
Information and communications technology experts have urged organisations using public cloud to feel personally responsible for the data they take to the public Cloud irrespective of the security…
- 3 Jun 2026
NITDA DG Highlights Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), participated in the closing keynote panel session at the Datacloud Global Congress 2026…
- 14 Oct 2014
Microsoft Boosts Data Privacy Research with $35,000 Grant
Microsoft has assured of its continued effort to ensure strict compliance with the highest data protection and security standards worldwide for cloud services while espousing the socio-economic…
- 7 Aug 2018
Gemalto Unfolds Virtual Key Solution for Cloud Security
Gemalto has announced a next-generation key management solution called SafeNet Virtual KeySecure, for simpler and stronger cloud security, as part of its commitment to safer cloud security. …
- 31 Mar 2021
NITDA @ Layer3 Cloud Webinar, Says Data is New Oil
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has revealed that cloud computing has continued to transform the design and deployment…
- 19 Aug 2021
NITDA Partners Microsoft on Quantum Leap to Implement Cloud First Strategy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the stewardship of the Director General, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has announced its commitment to strengthen collaboration…
- 25 Oct 2017
Cisco, Google Partner on New Hybrid Cloud Solution
Cisco and Google Cloud announced a partnership to deliver a hybrid cloud solution that helps customers maximize their investments across cloud and on-premises environments. The companies will provide…
- 15 May 2026
NITDA, FMCIDE Deepen Collaboration on Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
Kashifu Inuwa, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation…
- 26 May 2019
Danbatta, Patami to Lead Discussion at 5th Edition of TERF
The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced that the 5th edition of its Telecom Executives and Regulators Forum, which is one of…
- 28 Jul 2021
Cloud Computing: Important in Fostering Digital Economy Growth – DG NITDA
Cloud Computing has been referred as the essential way of delivering services especially in database, networking, artificial intelligence and analytics over the internet, to offer faster innovations,…
- 11 May 2026
NITDA says Digital Infrastructure Key to Startup Investment, Growth
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is fundamental to attracting investment, boosting competitiveness, and…
- 3 Nov 2016
Governance in The Industry 4.0 Epoch
Since Davos in January, I haven’t had a meeting where the 4th Industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) hasn’t been mentioned in one form or the other. The revolutionary hot topic heralding Industry 4.0…
- 28 Nov 2015
NSA Partners Microsoft on Curbing Cybercrime Breaches
In a renewed drive to tackle headlong the menacingly advancing cybercrime challenge in Nigeria, platforms and productivity services giant, Microsoft Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja joined forces with the…
- 28 May 2021
Rudman Lauds NITRA Role in Advancing ICT Sector
Members of Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) have been lauded for their role in the development of Information and Communications Technology, ICT, particularly in…
- 20 Dec 2017
NITDA Partners Microsoft to Strengthen ICT Innovation, Adoption in Nigeria
By peter oluka The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen ICT Innovation and adoption in the country. The…
- 27 Dec 2017
NITDA, Microsoft Ink MoU for Local ICT Innovation, Adoption
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Information and Communications Technology (ICT)…
- 16 Feb 2025
NITDA Pledges to Foster Innovation with Cloud Infrastructure and AI Applications
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an innovative ecosystem that balances regulation with industry growth. The agency is investing in…
- 4 Nov 2015
COMESA, Microsoft Pen MoU to Promote Skills & Innovation in 19 African Countries
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through the COMESA Business Council (CBC) and Microsoft have taken a step toward strengthening their working alliance today by signing a…
- 14 Sept 2014
Slash Internet Licensing Fees for Affordability, Access- Oyedokun
Dr Oyewole Oyedokun, president / chairman, Governing Council at Institute of Information Management – Africa, started hi professional career in the late 90s . He is also the president, RIMA…
- 30 Jul 2020
Ericsson Selected by SoftBank Corp. to Deliver Cloud Native Dual-mode 5G Core
Ericsson has been selected by SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) to deliver cloud native 5G Core for SoftBank’s 5G Standalone Network. The solution, which includes Ericsson Cloud Packet Core, Ericsson Cloud…
- 20 Jan 2014
Layer3, AirWatch Partner for Mobile Device Security
Layer3, a leading network solutions and managed service provider, has announced its partnership with AirWatch, the global leader in enterprise-grade Mobile Device Management, Mobile Application…
- 10 Apr 2019
Sophos Global Report Shows how Cyberattacks on Cloud Honeypots occurs within Seconds
Sophos , a global leader in network and endpoint security has announced the findings of its report Exposed: Cyberattacks on Cloud Honeypots , which reveals that cybercriminals attacked one of the…
- 24 Apr 2026
FG Pushes Digital Economy Bill to Fast-Track AI, Cloud Adoption
Nigeria’s drive toward a fully digital economy is gathering pace as the Federal Government intensifies work on e-governance and digital economy bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for…
- 20 May 2026
Nigeria gets AI-ready Lagos data centre
Kasi Cloud Datacentres has launched an AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Lagos, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and cloud localisation ambitions. The company…
- 23 Feb 2025
NITDA Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Sovereignty
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud…
- 18 Jan 2017
EMEA Cloud IT Infrastructure Revenue Grows 19.5% to $1.5Bn in 3Q16- IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) WW Quarterly Cloud Infrastructure Tracker shows IT infrastructure spending (server, disk storage, and Ethernet switch) for public and private cloud in Europe, the…
- 24 May 2021
Vintage Confluence, CWG, Medallion Join NITRA Technology Forum Train On Cloud/Data Services
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) has announced more partnerships for its upcoming event, tagged NITRA TECHNOLOGY FORUM 2021. The event, which will hold on Thursday,…