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- 7 Oct 2020
NITDA, NCDMB Partner to Promote IT Local Content Production
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has showed its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on the promotion of indigenous…
- 30 Jul 2026
Oye, AERE Raises Alarm as 8m MSMEs Collapse in 18 Months
Dele Oye, chairman, Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), has raised the alarm that an estimated eight million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) shut down across Nigeria between…
- 17 Aug 2010
Stakeholders to Hold National Security Emergency Summit
Technology Development Company Limited, an ICT-based security technology provider in strategic partnership with Gamnet Solutions Limited, an events management company is collaborating with the…
- 3 Mar 2025
PenCom Inaugurates Committee to Drive Non-interest Pension Fund Development
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has inaugurated the Pension Industry Non-Interest Advisory Committee (PINAC) to enhance the development of non-interest pension funds in Nigeria. Speaking at…
- 15 Aug 2017
NITDA Coordinates National PKI Implementation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) it has taken steps to harmonise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) related projects in Nigeria, in fulfilment of the mandate. This was…
- 13 Dec 2023
Multiple Taxation Hinders Telecom Growth in Nigeria – NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said multiple taxation impedes the development of the telecoms industry and national economy. Adewolu Adeleke, executive commissioner, stakeholder…
- 23 Jan 2015
Trusted Data to Tip Balance between Success, Failure This Year
The wheels are turning ever faster in the telecom industry. For every year, there are new and often unexpected developments. As we face another eventful year, industry expert David King, CEO of…
- 16 May 2023
NCS Asks FG to Withdraw NITDA Bill from National Assembly
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has appealed to the Federal Government to withdraw the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) bill before the National Assembly. Professor Adesina…
- 30 Jul 2019
NITDA Extends Time for Data Audit Report by 3 Months
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has extended time for filing of initial data audit report by data controllers and processors by three-months to enable them meet compliance…
- 15 Jan 2023
FG Empowers Smart Farmers in Katsina, Aims to Create 5 Million Job Opportunities
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), distributed smart agriculture materials to beneficiaries of the National Adopted Village for…
- 15 Aug 2019
NITDA Clarifies Regulatory Infractions Allegation By ALTON
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cleared the air on the allegations made by Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) that it engages on…
- 12 Jan 2016
ATCON, NCS, Others Counsel FG on New ICT Policy
Stakeholders in the nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry are counselling the Federal Government on key areas to prioritise in the proposed new National ICT Policy. Mr.…
- 27 Feb 2022
NCC Sets the Pace in FG's Indigenous Tech Development Policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given concrete expression to the Federal Government's drive to promote indigenous innovative technologies in Nigeria's telecommunication sector. L-R :…
- 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…
- 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…
- 29 Oct 2024
NCC, NITDA, PalmPay Back AfriTECH 4.0
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum,…
- 10 Aug 2025
FIRS Rolls out e-invoicing System for Large Corporate Taxpayers
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a national electronic invoicing system, seen as a significant step toward digitising the country’s tax infrastructure and boosting compliance…
- 10 May 2021
NITDA, Cloudflex, Rackcenter Back NITRA Technology Forum 2021
Stakeholders in the Cloud Hosting services have started to line up in support of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association’s (NITRA) Technology Forum 2021, which holds on May 27, in…
- 2 Mar 2009
China Replaces NigcomSat 1 Soon
Federal government has said that it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Great Wall Corporation Company (CGWCC) to replace the damaged Nigeria Communications Satellite 1…
- 6 Oct 2014
NITDA to Increase ICT Usage in Govt
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said it is embarking on a renewed determination to ensure the adequate and increased application and use of IT tools and solutions…
- 24 Jan 2014
ITU Experts Explore ways Forward in Dynamic Spectrum Usage
Key industry players, regulators, operators, manufacturers and research institutions gathered in Geneva at an ITU Workshop on White Spaces and Cognitive Radio Systems (CRS). ‘White Spaces’…
- 6 Oct 2023
Sat X, Nigeria’s satellite, Not Fit for Security Purposes – NASRDA
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said that Sat X, the current satellite of the country, cannot be used to address insecurity because it can only deliver low-resolution…
- 17 Jan 2024
FG Approves N5bn Grant for 185 TETFund Research
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N5.1bn grant for 185 successful research proposals under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2023 Grant Cycle. N3.7bn was…
- 27 Oct 2022
FIRS Begins Tax Deduction on Online Betting
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced the deduction of taxes at transaction points from online betting and gaming operators, according to Muhammad Nami, chairman, FIRS. Nami, has also…
- 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…
- 9 Jun 2026
CBN to Deploy AI in Fight Against Payment Fraud
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen fraud prevention and enhance the efficiency of the country’s digital payments ecosystem as part…
- 18 Mar 2022
FG Urges Lottery Firms to Pay Outstanding Liabilities or Risk Revocation of License
The Federal Government, yesterday warned licensed lottery companies in the country to pay all outstanding liabilities or they risk the revocation of their licenses. The Minister of Special Duties and…
- 27 Oct 2020
Innovative Forum: NITDA Commends NITRA, Highlights COVID-19 Recovery Programmes
Following the successful conclusion of the Innovative Forum organised by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) to draw a roadmap towards COVID-19 recovery in the ICT…
- 30 Mar 2016
NITDA to Unveil Framework for Software Testing
In a move to rid the country off of substandard software, the National information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will roll out some check lists to serve as framework for software design in…
- 3 Dec 2021
NCC, ALTON back 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue…