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- 30 May 2021
Be Wary of IGVM Ransomware – NITDA Warns Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file encryption infection that restricts access to data such as documents, images,…
- 14 Feb 2021
Building Technological Ecosystem, Key to National Development – DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that a nation can only prosper when it creates strong technological ecosystem,…
- 1 Nov 2021
Protection of Data Integrity of Nigerians is Top Priority - NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that protecting the integrity of personal information of Nigerians online remains a top priority of the agency, as data is a…
- 19 May 2022
Disruptive Technologies Critical to Agric Development – Inuwa, NITDA DG
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been described as critical role in the Agricultural sector that can guarantee cash flow and a major contributor to the nations' Gross Domestic…
- 18 Aug 2014
NITDA Woos Delegates to GITEX Technology Show 2014
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed expectations that Nigerians-individuals and organizations will seize the opportunities in participation at the forthcoming…
- 12 Jun 2018
NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Implementation of the Nigerian Content Development Program in ICT
In line with the mandate of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to promote the development of IT in Nigeria and Executive Orders 003 and 005 of the Federal Government of…
- 12 Aug 2020
Kashifu Abdullahi Blazes the Trail at NITDA as Director General
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a federal government agency saddled with the responsibility of developing and ensuring the growth of information technology in the…
- 10 Jul 2024
Beware of these Malicious Android Apps Stealing Your Sensitive Information - NITDA warns Nigerians
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recently flagged several malicious apps targeting Android users in Nigeria. These apps are designed to infiltrate devices, steal…
- 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…
- 12 Mar 2024
NITDA Warns Nigerians Against Malware Attack Targeting Facebook Users
National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has asked Nigerians to be mindful of a new malicious malware ‘OV3R_Stealer’, aimed at attacking Facebook users. This was contained in an…
- 4 Mar 2020
NITDA Mulls Sponsoring Youths in Nigerian Universities
KashifuInuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the Agency is considering sponsoring Nigerian Youths to further their education in…
- 30 Nov 2012
Premature Call to Make Nitda a Commission
The recent prescription that National Information Development Agency (Nitda) be upgraded to a National Information Technology Development Commission (NITDC) to ensure adequate regulation of the…
- 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…
- 2 Nov 2023
Uwaje Receives National IT Leadership Award
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the government agency responsible for Information Technology (IT) development in Nigeria, has recognised Mr. Chris Uwaje, an Information…
- 14 Feb 2018
Registration & Licensing of IT Contractors, Service Providers Under Our Purview- Dr.Pantami
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) clarifies the recent publication attributed to the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) advising the agency not to proceed with the…
- 30 Mar 2021
World Backup Day Celebration: NITDA Enjoins Nigerians to Always Back Up Their Data
In celebration of the WORLD BACKUP DAY, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has enjoined Nigerians to always back up their data regularly and ensure that their family,…
- 21 Apr 2020
NITDA Alerts Nigerians on Fake COVID-19 Relief Disbursement Scheme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has alerted the general public of another fraudulent online data collection scheme that is capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic to…
- 9 Sept 2021
Digital Media, Enabler of Digital Economy Development — DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has referred Digital Media as one of the key enablers of Digital Economy, according to…
- 14 Nov 2021
FG Saved N30Bn from IT Clearance Policy – NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said the Information Technology (IT) project clearance policy has saved over N30billion for Nigeria and led to high reduction in…
- 18 May 2021
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Changes: NITDA Issues Advisory on Implication for Nigerian User
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided advisory to Nigerians to address their concerns on changes to Whatsapp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which took…
- 29 Aug 2019
NITDA Calls for Synergy Among Stakeholders in Curtailing Financial Fraud and Cybecrime
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has condemned the labeling of many hardworking Nigerians in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector as criminals. The agency…
- 21 Oct 2021
GITEX 2021: NITDA Unveils Top 9 Nigerian Tech Start-Ups at Global Forum
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled 2021 Nine top Nigerian innovative technology-driven startups with solutions to technology issues The start-up were unveiled…
- 30 May 2021
NITDA Cautions Nigerians on New Email-based Attack from Solarwind Hackers
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cautioned Nigerians of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by the hacking group- NOBELIUM. The caution came as a result…
- 3 Jan 2017
Relocating NigComSat, NITDA, Others: A Step 15 Years Backward- NCS
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advised the Federal Government to ditch the idea of moving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) agencies: National Information and Development Agency…
- 14 Nov 2019
We’ll Provide Enabling Environment For ICT Start-Ups – DG NITDA
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the Agency is currently re-strategising to provide an enabling environment for ICT…
- 27 Dec 2019
NITDA Investigates Lagos Revenue Agency
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is investigating the Lagos Internal Revenue Service over an alleged breach of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR),…
- 4 Jul 2017
NITDA Warns IT Service Providers over Poor QoS
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned information technology service providers over poor quality of services (QoS) and low standards of products. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim…
- 31 Mar 2020
COVID-19: NITDA Advises Nigerians on Data Backup As Impact Mitigation Strategy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has advised Nigerians on Data Backup as the World Celebrates International Data Backup Day Mrs Hadiza Umar, head, Corporate Affairs and…
- 23 Jan 2017
NITDA Inaugurates National Committee on IT Standard ‘COBIT5’
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) inaugurated the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT 5) National Implementation Committee at the NITDA…
- 9 Dec 2024
NITDA Warns Nigerians about Malware Stealing Banking Details
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians about a dangerous banking malware that targets users worldwide through complex phishing schemes. The warning was issued…