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- 14 Jul 2023
Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG says MSMEs Will Contribute $53b to Nigeria's Economy if Digitized
As SMEs make up a huge percentage of businesses and economic growth, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, FNCS has said that…
- 29 Oct 2023
3m Jobs in Digital Tech Industry Achievable - DG NITDA
Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says the creation of three million jobs in the digital technology sector was achievable within the next…
- 9 Oct 2025
NITDA DG Calls for Collaboration, Innovation to Build AI-Ready Africa
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for stronger collaboration, practical innovation, and inclusive…
- 24 May 2021
NITDA DG Visits Rack Centre, Commends Massive Infrastructural Development
Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Nigeria's technology regulatory agency, has commended the massive infrastructural…
- 24 Jun 2021
Nigeria to Lead Africa in AI, Blockchain Technology – NITDA DG
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA ), said Nigeria will lead other African countries in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain…
- 19 Oct 2020
NCC, NITDA DG, Others Confirmed Attendance of CEO Impact Forum
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 3 Mar 2020
NITDA Plans Review of Nigeria's Digital Transformation Plan
Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, new Director-General/CEO of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unfolded plans for the digital transformation of the Nigerian government on his…
- 5 Nov 2020
FG Targets $6Bn Revenue from Blockchain Technology
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria plans to generate over six billion dollars through blockchain technology by 2030. Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, director-general,…
- 6 Jan 2026
NITDA DG Charts Bold Path for Innovation-Led Digital Boom in North
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged Northern Nigeria to pivot urgently from traditional commerce to an innovation-driven…
- 28 Jan 2022
Nigeria's Data Protection Industry Worth N4Bn- NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that the data protection industry is worth N4.08 billion, creating about 7,680 jobs for Nigerians. Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi…
- 19 Aug 2020
One Year at NITDA; Kashifu as a Vindication of Youth Excellence in Governance
By Hashim Suleiman, Let me refer to my September 16, 2019 article tagged ‘Pantami, Kashifu and the beauty of vision” where I had identified Kashifu Inuwa as an individual who had understood clearly…
- 16 Jul 2023
Our Regulation will Not Stifle Innovation, Inuwa tells Stakeholders
Kashifu Inuwa, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reassured stakeholders that the agency's regulations are not intended to stifle innovation but rather to…
- 19 Feb 2020
Leverage Smart Technology in Your Operational Processes- NITDA Boss Advises MAN
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advised Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN) to leverage on Smart technology in order…
- 19 Nov 2020
NITDA Partners NiRA to Ensure Global Visibility for Nigerian Companies
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Mr. Muhammed Rudman, president, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA),…
- 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…
- 15 Oct 2019
Nigeria Tech Firms Raise $178m in 2018
A total of $178 million in 166 investment deals were closed by technology companies in Nigeria in 2018, according to National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Mr. Kashifu…
- 16 Mar 2020
NITDA DG Says Effective Collaboration Key to Growth of Digital Economy
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency, has described the partnership with Abuja Enterprise Agency, (AEA) as imperative to President…
- Telecom1 Sept 2026
Over 2,000 Attend 2026 ACAI Summit in Ile-Ife as Experts Seek More AI Investment
More than 2,000 students, researchers, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, academics and technology enthusiasts attended the 2026 American Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) Summit at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Thursday.
- 11 Mar 2024
Student Loan: Inuwa Advises NELFUND to Accommodate Short Courses on Digital Skills
As the world shift from certificate to skill acquisition, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has advised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund…
- 12 Dec 2021
NITDA DG Says Blockchain Technology Essential for Digital Transformation
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, has said that Blockchain technology supports the digital transformation agenda of the Agency and will…
- 9 Dec 2024
NCAC, NITDA Partner to Launch BuyNigeria.ng Platform
National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have announced a partnership to pilot BuyNigeria.ng, an e-commerce platform aimed at…
- 4 Jan 2021
NITDA Provides ICT Centre to Decongest NIMC Offices for NIN
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has provided an ICT centre to address the overcrowded Jigawa National Identify Card Management Commission (NIMC) in the state, according to…
- 10 Oct 2024
Inuwa, DG NITDA Cautions on AI as Nigeria Seeks Inclusive Global Governance
Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized on the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI) as both an…
- 16 Sept 2021
Key Into Our Digital Transformation Agenda, DG NITDA Urges NiRA
In an effort geared towards engaging the relevant stakeholders to implement the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2021-2024 of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…
- 30 Sept 2022
E-Voting Will Entrench Democratic Ethos, Spurs Development – NITDA Boss
The proper administration of elections contributes immensely to the growth of democracy and civic development, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency,…
- 26 Sept 2021
Digital Economy: NITDA Assures e-Business Industry Heads of Public Private Partnership
In line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has assured the Committee of e-Business…
- 28 Sept 2020
ATCON Reaffirms Date for National Dialogue on telecoms and ICT
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has enjoined its entire stakeholders to take note of the new date for the National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector in…
- 26 Aug 2022
We Are Committed to Supporting Nigerian Young Innovators – DG NITDA
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National information technology Development agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Agency’s commitment towards supporting young Nigerian innovators, according to him, the…
- 6 Apr 2026
NITDA DG Urges Stronger Collaboration to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock opportunities in Nigeria’s…
- 23 May 2021
NITDA Urges Students To Be Responsible Online
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), has admonished students of secondary schools to always display high level of…