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- 21 Jun 2010
IEEE Laments Poor Technological Standard
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has blamed the poor standard of the country’s technology on government and the higher education institutions. Engr Tunde Salihu,…
- 28 May 2025
Anambra Shines in 2025 E-Governance Rankings, Setting National Standards
Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS…
- 4 Aug 2026
NITDA Sets New Standards for Cloud Infrastructure with National Sovereignty Initiative
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria's digital sovereignty and the digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally unveiled the National Sovereignty Cloud…
- 18 May 2020
NITDA Issues Guidelines for the Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has issued Guideline for Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions in Nigeria . The Guidelines are issued as supplementary…
- 11 Sept 2025
NITDA, Stakeholders set for Public Review of Draft Digital Public Infrastructure, Technical Standard for NGDX
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announces a public review session for the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the…
- 6 Feb 2017
NITDA Seeks Curriculum Review for National ICT Development
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced process of engaging the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and other…
- 21 Aug 2026
NITDA, North West University Move to Deepen Digital Transformation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and North West University have commenced discussions aimed at strengthening digital capacity, research, innovation and technology-driven education in the institution.
- 29 Jul 2026
NITDA Launches National Software Quality Assurance Framework
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework to improve software quality, strengthen cybersecurity and enhance…
- 11 Feb 2025
NASENI CEO Mandates Institutes to Use Agency's Technologies and Products
There is a popular adage, which says, 'Charity begins at home'. This statement sat appropriately with the new policy unveiled at the weekend by the Management of the National Agency for Science and…
- 26 May 2020
FG Orders Public Institutions to Digitize Databases in 60 Days
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has given a 60-day deadline for public institutions holding or processing personal data to securely digitize all databases. Mrs Hadiza Umar,…
- 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…
- 5 Feb 2016
NITDA, States Collaborate On Smart City Initiatives
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a multi-year National Smart Cities Initiative designed to kick-start the drive towards using smart, scalable solutions…
- 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,…
- 2 Aug 2010
Technology is Panacea to Economic Development- Minister
Professor Mohammed Abubakar, Minister of Science and Technology, has urged that more emphasis should be placed on the development of science and technology in Nigeria, saying no nation can be…
- 2 Aug 2010
Science and Technology, Panacea to Econo-Political Stability - Abubakar
Professor Mohammed Abubakar, minister of Science and Technology, has urged that more emphasis should be placed on the development of science and technology in Nigeria, saying no nation can be…
- 19 Aug 2021
NITDA, SON Partner to Raise Bar on IT Standards in Nigeria
A new dawn for IT standards is set to emerge with the readiness for synergy and cooperation between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the Standard Organization of…
- 26 Apr 2010
Stakeholders Harp on Public-private institute
Information technology stakeholders have urged for the establishment an information technology public-private institute, which would be responsible for the digital transformation of Nigeria. This was…
- 12 Jan 2022
Quantum Xchange, Spire Solutions Partner to Bring Advanced Quantum-Safe Network Security and Data Protection to MEA
Quantum Xchange, delivering the future of encryption with its leading-edge key distribution platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Spire Solutions, a top value-added distributor and…
- 29 Sept 2022
GSMA, IBM and Vodafone Establish Post-Quantum Telco Network Taskforce
The GSMA yesterday announced the formation of the GSMA Post-Quantum Telco Network Taskforce, with IBM and Vodafone as initial members, to help define policy, regulation and operator business…
- 2 Jul 2026
Beyond Capital: AI, RegTech to Define Nigeria's Banking Future – NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said the next phase of growth for Nigeria's banking sector will be driven less by capital…
- 14 Oct 2020
Information Technology Pivotal for Achieving Digital Nigeria– DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that Information technology is connecting billions of people by providing them…
- 16 Apr 2015
PCI SSC Publishes Revised Data Security Standard
The PCI Security Standards Council has published the PCI Data Security Standard 3.1 and supporting guidance. In addition to minor updates and clarifications, the update addresses serious…
- 6 Apr 2019
ISPON Knocks FG $400m Annual Loss to Foreign Software Renewal
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has blamed the federal government and its regulatory agencies such as the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and…
- 14 Jul 2017
Galaxy Backbone Re-Iterates Commitment To ICT Service Delivery Across Agencies
Executive management of Galaxy Backbone led by the Yusuf Kazaure, managing director/CEO, recently played hosts to the leadership of the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 14 Dec 2023
NITDA DG Harps on Implementing Int’l Standards to Support Digitization Polices
In a bid to fast track transformation and shape the digital future of Nigeria, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has harped on the…
- 10 Apr 2026
NESREA, ACMTI, Others Launch Carbon Utilisation Initiative in Nigeria
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the Africa Carbon Management Technology & Innovation (ACMTI) and the Clean Energy…
- 1 Aug 2025
NITDA Champions Digital Identity Drive in Nigeria’s CRVS Reform
In a strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) reform, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)…
- 5 Sept 2016
eTranzact Receives BSI ISO 27001 & ISO 20000 Certifications
eTranzact International PLC, Africa’s premier e-payments solution provider, on Monday received the prestigious BSI ISO 27001 & ISO 20000 certifications from the British Standards Institute - the…
- 30 Nov 2022
IT Stakeholders Seek Implementation Team for Start-up Act
Information technology stakeholders in Lagos have urged National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to establish Start-up act implementation team that will ensure that it achieves its…
- 1 Jul 2022
Huawei Awarded Global First CFV for Inverters Issued by BSI
Huawei has been awarded the world's first Carbon Footprint Verification (CFV) for solar inverter products issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI). A globally-renowned standards body, BSI is…