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- 3 Sept 2020
NITDA to Establish Centre For Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
In order to achieve a robust digital economy the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) is set to establish a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Mallam Kashifu…
- 17 May 2018
FG to Support National Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem – Minister
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications said that the federal Ministry of Communications will support stakeholders in the ICT to create and strengthen a national Artificial Intelligence ecosystem…
- 13 Nov 2020
Pantami Commissions First National Centre for AI and Robotics, Extols its Immense Benefits
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has lauded the immense benefits derivable from the establishment of National Centre for AI and Robotics (NCAIR) in…
- 14 Jul 2021
FG Establishes Robotics, AI Centre to Fight Criminals
The Senate on Wednesday said that the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has established a centre for artificial intelligence and robotics to deploy the use of robots and artificial…
- 29 Sept 2020
FG to Boost Artificial Intelligence
Federal government on Tuesday announced that it has developed initiatives for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence technology in Nigeria. The establishment of a Centre for Artificial Intelligence…
- 12 Feb 2024
NITDA Pledges Support for Startups, Artificial Intelligence
Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has pledged the government’s continued commitment to supporting startups in the country with…
- 6 Jan 2022
FG to Partner Japan to Boost Digital Innovations
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Thursday said the Agency, through its subsidiary, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), would be partnering…
- 7 Jan 2022
NITDA, JICA Partner to Launch iHatch Incubation Programme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and in partnership with Japan…
- 10 Sept 2024
NCAIR Launches ₦100m AI Fund Supported by Google to Empower Local Startups
National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), with support from Google, on Tuesday announced the launch of the AI Fund, a ₦100 million initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian…
- 22 Apr 2024
NCAIR Relaunch: Pantami, Tijani Fight for Credit
Isa Pantami, former minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has voiced his discontent over the relaunch of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) by Bosun…
- 31 Oct 2022
FG Directs NITDA, NCC to Establish National Cybersecurity Research Centre
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed National Information Technology Development Agency and Nigerian Communications Commission to come up with…
- 18 Nov 2020
AI, Robotics Key to 4th Industrial Revolution - DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotics…
- 13 Feb 2026
NITDA, Wigwe University deepen talks on AI, agriculture collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research,…
- 11 Sept 2022
NITDA Trains 335 Lagos Kids in Emerging Technologies
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has empowered 335 kids in Lagos with skill in emerging technologies such as Robotics, Artificial intelligence, Coding, virtual Reality…
- 31 Mar 2022
Smart Farming: NITDA Implements NAVSA Project with 50 Corp Members as Pilot Beneficiaries
With the mandate of ensuring all sectors of the Nation's economy are supported and driven by technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Abuja…
- 1 Dec 2021
NITDA to Collaborate with Baze University on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In its commitment to implement the Strategic RoadMap and Action Plan SRAP 2021-2024, the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, has identified Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a…
- 4 Aug 2026
NITDA Reaffirms AI Commitment, Launches MSME Training
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, with…
- 3 Dec 2023
NITDA Tips AI to Power Future Economy
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool that can power the economy in the near future. Yau Garba, national director, National…
- 14 Oct 2021
Technology Vital Tool to Combating Insecurity – DG NITDA
With the advent of artificial intelligence, automated vehicles and drones amongst many other hi-tech innovations in fighting war, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National…
- 16 Jan 2022
NITDA Set to Launch Hackathons in 3 States
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy through its subsidiary, the National Centre for Artificial…
- 18 Jan 2022
NITDA Begins Hackathon for Students, Entrepreneurs with ADAMAWA
In its bid to provide a platform for young Nigerian tech students to showcase their talents, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), under the supervision of Ministry of…
- 10 Feb 2021
Economic Diversification, a Pivotal Tool in Creating Prosperity - DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdulahhi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has said that economic diversification is not basically just to alleviate poverty but also…
- 19 Feb 2024
DG NITDA Advocates for AI Integration in Nigeria’s Security Sector
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the potential for increased efficiency and effectiveness in Nigeria's security sector…
- 30 Sept 2025
Africa’s 1.4Bn Poised to Co-Create Ethical AI Future — Dania Tells UN
Oluwaseun Dania, Managing Director of Alpha-Geek Technologies, has called for Africa’s full inclusion in global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, stressing that the continent’s 1.4 billion…
- 8 Dec 2024
Nigeria Risks Missing out on $1.2 Trillion AI Opportunity- NigComSat
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), the country’s satellite operator, has warned that Nigeria may lose a $1.2 trillion share of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy by…
- 17 May 2023
FG Inaugurates National Blockchain Implementation & Steering Committee
In a bid to fast track the adoption and utilise the gains of emerging technologies, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Policy on Blockchain Technology and inaugurated…
- 15 Aug 2021
Start-Ups in Nigeria can Generate $3Bn Annually- NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general of the Nigeria Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that Nigerian IT start-up environment is capable of generating $3 billion…
- 9 Mar 2023
NITDA Targets $40b Revenue from Blockchain Technology
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the agency is targeting a revenue of $40 billion from blockchain. In line with this…
- 20 Mar 2022
Emerging Technologies Veritable Tool in Combating insecurity – Prof. Pantami
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has reiterated that the use of emerging technologies in combating insecurity remains a veritable tool which…
- 3 Oct 2024
FG to Launch $1.5m Initiative for AI Development
Federal government is set to unveil a $1.5 million initiative aimed at supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in the country. This announcement comes from the Minister of Communications,…