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- 23 Jul 2026
NITDA, NAWOJ Partner to Advance Women's Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy
In a strategic push to bridge the gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to…
- 30 Jul 2023
NITDA Unveils Digital Literacy Framework, Set to Create 1m Digital Jobs
In its ambitious target to achieve 95 percent digital literacy by 2030 and aligning with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create over one million jobs for youths in the digital economy…
- 15 Jun 2020
Facebook Launches “My Digital World” to Meet Digital Literacy Needs in Nigeria, Others
Facebook has launched “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youth and general public across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital skills needed to navigate the digital world. My Digital…
- 26 May 2013
Achieve New Standard in Digital Literacy for Nigeria
In today's high-tech world, digital literacy is a requirement for an individual to be competitive and be best prepared in today’s business world of advanced technology. But the literacy required for…
- 25 Jul 2017
FG Approves Digital Literacy Council
Alhaji Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has approved the establishment of a Digital Literacy Council of Nigeria for the development of a National Policy on Digital Literacy…
- 10 Nov 2024
NITDA, CISCO, Partner on Digital Literacy Initiative in NSUK
As part of its continued efforts at reforming the economy for sustained inclusive economic growth and actualising the presidential target of equipping 70% of Nigerian citizens with digital literacy…
- 5 Dec 2024
Nigeria to Launch Certificate-Based Digital Literacy Course Nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a certificate-based digital literacy course across universities nationwide. This initiative aims to enhance students’ proficiency in digital skills,…
- 9 Jun 2024
NITDA, NYSC Launch Initiative to Boost Digital Literacy
In a significant move to implement its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) pillar of "Foster Digital Literacy and Cultivate Talents," the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 15 Oct 2024
NITDA, FME Partner on Advancing Digital Literacy Curriculum
In a significant move aimed at fostering the development of a digitally savvy generation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME)…
- 12 Oct 2023
Digital Literacy, Omeife AI App to Interact in Four Nigerian Languages
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined the UNICCON Group to launch the digital literacy mobile App and Omeife AI App in…
- 8 Dec 2024
Digital Literacy Initiative: NITDA and Ministry of Education Join Forces
As part of its mandate to foster digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has…
- 8 Mar 2021
NITDA Commences Specialised Digital Literacy and Skills Training Programme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line Digital Literacy and Skills pillar of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria, commences the…
- 21 Jun 2024
NITDA, FCT-UBEB, Collaborate To Foster Digital Literacy In Schools
In a significant development in Nigeria’s educational sector aimed at boosting digital literacy among school children, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to…
- 22 Aug 2021
Danbatta Lists Benefits of Digital Literacy to Socio-economic Development
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has identified major benefits in promoting digital literacy in the…
- 7 Mar 2025
NITDA, NUC Strengthen Partnership to Implement Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have renewed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum…
- 25 Oct 2017
Oyo, Microsoft Partner to Provide 800 Computers for Digital Literacy
The Oyo State Government yesterday disclosed that it is partnering Microsoft and Signal Alliance on its digital literacy programme, saying that 800 computers will be provided across eight centres as…
- 9 Jul 2025
NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to 95% Digital Literacy by 2030, as UBEC Pledges Collaboration
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to achieving 95% digital…
- 25 Oct 2017
5G To Serve User Generations Divided By Digital Literacy Rather Than Age
By Peter Linder The fifth generation of mobile networks will be the first to serve five distinct human generations. The reason? Digital literacy… While in the past, we grouped generations into age…
- 18 Aug 2025
NITDA, Bauchi State Partner on Digital Literacy and Skills Framework
By James Ishaku The Bauchi State Government, through the state's Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially…
- 12 Oct 2021
FG Targets 95% Digital Literacy in Nigeria by 2030
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has said the Federal Government hopes to achieve 95 per cent digital literacy in the country by 2030. Kashifu Abdullahi,…
- 10 Mar 2023
NITDA, Unicorn Group Partner to Improve Digital Literacy with Human-like Robot
The National Information Technology Development Agency has partnered a Nigerian Technology Start-up, Unicorn Group, in its drive to improve digital literacy in the country. The agency said it would…
- 15 Sept 2022
FG‘s 95% Digital Literacy Target by 2030 will Drive Technology Adoption by Informal Retailers - Alerzo CEO
In support of the remark made by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami that the country’s march towards attaining 95 percent digital literacy in 2030 now looks more…
- 20 Feb 2022
NITDA, Airtel to Provide Digital Literacy Through Corporate Social Responsibilities
In line with the National Data Protection Regulation, NDPR, the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, is going into partnership with AIRTEL Nigeria to provide digital literacy…
- 19 Jan 2021
Tech4Dev Partners FCDO on Digital Literacy Training in Northern Nigeria
As part of the efforts to empower vulnerable groups in rural clusters in Northern Nigeria with the digital skillset required for the future of work and advanced learnings for the 21st century in…
- 14 Jun 2024
Digital Literacy: DG NITDA Calls for Curriculum Overhaul to Meet 21st Century Needs
In a bid to foster digital literacy and cultivate talent through collaboration, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised…
- 12 Aug 2024
NITDA DG Seeks Integration of Digital Literacy in Nigeria's Education System
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasised the urgent need for integrating digital literacy and skills into Nigeria's…
- 4 Jan 2022
FG’s Intervention on Digital Literacy Covers Almajiris
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says that the Federal Government efforts toward promoting digital literacy has started yielding results, indicating its 95 per cent…
- 20 Mar 2025
NITDA, MTN Foundation Collaborate to Boost Digital Literacy
As part of efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has called for a…
- 27 Feb 2024
Asisat Oshoala Urges Governments to Improve Digital Literacy Initiatives and Close the Usage Gap
Governments must do more to ensure their citizens are armed with the crucial digital skills needed to access the online opportunities available to them, according to leading footballer Asisat Oshoala…
- 16 May 2024
NITDA to Integrate of Digital Literacy into School Curriculum
Kashifu Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), announced plans to integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s education system, to achieve a 70%…