Archives Tag: NITDA
Apply for the NITDA Cyber Security Program
April 19, 2022
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is inviting applications from qualified Nigerians interested in enrolling in the NITDA Cyber Security Program. Read more about Opportunities The Cyber Security Program is aimed at marking Cyber Security Awareness Month and collaborating with Cisco on the training of Nigerians to be safer while utilizing cyberspace through … Continue reading Apply for the NITDA Cyber Security Program
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Applications Open for the NITDA Cyber Security Training 2024
April 19, 2022
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is currently accepting applications from young Nigerians interested in the NITDA Cyber Security training. It is organizing the training as part of activities marking Cyber Security Awareness Month. It will be collaborating with tech giant Cisco to train Nigerians in cybersecurity-related matters. Read more about Opportunities The … Continue reading Applications Open for the NITDA Cyber Security Training 2024
The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship Program, Cohort 3, for Aspiring Techies
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open in the NITDA/Coursera Scholarship Program for persons who want to learn selected tech skills. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, to facilitate the training of Nigerians who would like to become competent in one or several tech disciplines. Read … Continue reading The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship Program, Cohort 3, for Aspiring Techies
The FMCIDE/NITDA Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme 2024
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme says it is accepting applications from researchers, technology companies, and other players in Nigeria’s emerging Artificial Intelligence space. It aims to finance a selection of such teams and ventures that it deems worthy; specifically those that are contributing to the growth of the sector through their innovative solutions that … Continue reading The FMCIDE/NITDA Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme 2024
The NITDA Female Founders Training Program
April 19, 2022
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), via the Office of Nigerian Digital Innovation, is inviting females involved or interested in technology to apply for a place in its Female Founders Training Program. This initiative is specifically targeted at female founders, developers and tech enthusiasts who want to build and sharpen skills that will … Continue reading The NITDA Female Founders Training Program
The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
April 19, 2022
If you would like to become an entrepreneur or get employed in the contemporary economy, here is an opportunity for you to gain the knowledge and skills you need to do so. Read more about Opportunities The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is offering scholarships for selected courses on the Coursera platform. The … Continue reading The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
Apply For the NITDA 2023 iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3)
April 19, 2022
The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) is partnering with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to execute iHatch, a startup incubation program. The initiative targets startups that have an innovative business plan and a prototype product or service. Read more about Opportunities This incubation program will last for 5 months and will provide … Continue reading Apply For the NITDA 2023 iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3)
The NITDA 2023 Blockchain Scholarship: Applications Ongoing
April 19, 2022
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a scholarship for persons who want to begin a career in blockchain technology, and would like to acquire the skills they would need to do so. If you apply for this program, you could be one of 30,000 people across Nigeria selected to undergo training in … Continue reading The NITDA 2023 Blockchain Scholarship: Applications Ongoing
Clarification On NigeriaĘĽs Decision To Lift Twitter Ban
April 19, 2022
On the 13th of January 2022, following orders from President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian government finally lifted the suspension of Twitter’s operations in the country. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, announced the termination of the 214-days long ban in a statement. Read more about Social Media On … Continue reading Clarification On NigeriaĘĽs Decision To Lift Twitter Ban
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Update Worries Regulators
April 19, 2022
The announcement by WhatsApp that users who do not agree to share their personal data with Facebook will have their accounts deleted by February 8 generated backlash earlier in the year. After this episode, Facebook decided to extend the deadline to May 15, 2021. And just because of the WhatsApp policy update, many users … Continue reading WhatsApp’s New Privacy Update Worries Regulators
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NITDA DG, Kashifu Abdullahi, Visits Rack Centre, Commends Massive Infrastructural Development
April 19, 2022
Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, The Director-General of the National  Information Technology Agency, NITDA, Nigeria’s technology regulatory agency, has commended the massive infrastructural investment taking place at Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre saying it aligns with the Agency’s objective of increasing capacity and enabling local hosting in Nigeria based data centres. Mr … Continue reading NITDA DG, Kashifu Abdullahi, Visits Rack Centre, Commends Massive Infrastructural Development
Innovation Support Network Hosts GovTech Community Sessions On Innovation Hubs
April 19, 2022
As part of a series of sessions highlighting innovation across Nigeria, the Nigerian Govtech Community recently partnered with Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) to host a two-day session on Innovation Hubs. InnovationSupport Network (ISN Hubs), is an organisation focused on creating linkages with corporates, development partners, academia and government to catalyze Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem through … Continue reading Innovation Support Network Hosts GovTech Community Sessions On Innovation Hubs
Nigeria Is Highly Competitive On The Digital Space: Abdullahi
April 19, 2022
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has stated that Nigeria has carved a niche as one of the most digitally competitive nations globally. This remarks comes after President Muhammadu Buhari redesigned the Ministry of Communications into the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Abdullahi during a webinar … Continue reading Nigeria Is Highly Competitive On The Digital Space: Abdullahi
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NITDA Offers Free Virtual ICT Learning For Civil Servants And Others
April 19, 2022
One key thing that has been happening since the index case in Nigeria and consequent lockdown has been the wide accessibility to courses and learnings especially for digital skills which is the future of work. Previously, I have share about Pluralsight’s #FREEAPRIL where all courses were for free for the month of April. I have … Continue reading NITDA Offers Free Virtual ICT Learning For Civil Servants And Others
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NITDA Frowns At Poor Utilization Of Data Centers
April 19, 2022
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is invoking rules and regulations on hosting government’s data, as it has successfully drawn up relevant sections of guidelines, particularly to regulate Ministries, Departments and Agencies from going offshore to host. Dozens of countries, across every stage of development, have erected barriers to cross-border data flows, one of … Continue reading NITDA Frowns At Poor Utilization Of Data Centers
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