NITDA, UniAbuja forge strategic alliance to drive tech innovation, target local problem-solving - ITREALMS Online

To align academic research with Nigeria’s digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has affirmed its commitment to advancing integrated research across Nigerian universities, reports ITREALMS Online.

The initiative aims to develop technology-driven solutions that directly address real-life local challenges across various socio-economic sectors.

NITDA, NAWOJ partner on women’s digital inclusion across Nigeria - ITREALMS

To bridge the gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to advance digital literacy, women’s empowerment, and national technological transformation, reports ITREALMS.

The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit to the NITDA headquarters by a NAWOJ delegation led by National President, Comrade Aishatu Ibrahim. The visit also served as an official briefing on the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit & Awards 2026.

GBB partners NITDA to power Nigeria’s startups, scale digital inclusion - ITREALMS

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The nation’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), has unveiled a strategic partnership with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), reports ITREALMS.

ONDI, is a key division of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and will collaborate with GBB to provide heavily subsidised, locally hosted sovereign cloud services to startups participating in the prestigious iHatch programme.

Digital Products: NITDA launches ‘Innovation Space’ for Corps members - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched a dedicated innovation hub designed to transition National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into tech-driven entrepreneurs and digital solution providers, amidst Nigeria's mounting youth labor market pressures, reports ITREALMS.

The innovation space, named the NITDA Innovation Space, was commissioned at NITDA's headquarters in Abuja. The event brought together senior agency officials, the NYSC national leadership, technology stakeholders, and serving corps members.

NITDA chief warns of AI-driven cyber threats, set for new stakeholder dialogues - ITREALMS Online

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has issued a call for urgent and coordinated national action against Artificial Intelligence-driven cybersecurity risks, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking ahead of the formal inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, Inuwa revealed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will convene at least two additional stakeholder engagement sessions.

NITDA, NIPSS converge to interrogate Nigeria’s digital fate, orange economy growth - ITREALMS

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In a high-stakes strategic engagement, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reinforced its commitment to the nation's digital transformation through a strengthened collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), reports ITREALMS.

​Hosting the Director General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, alongside the elite participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, NITDA provided a platform for a profound interrogation of how digital innovation can act as the primary driver for sustainable growth, with a specific, surgical focus on the Orange Economy.

NITDA to South-South: State alignment critical to Nigeria’s digital economy goals - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for intensified collaboration with sub-national governments, asserting that the success of Nigeria’s digital transformation hinges on the active participation of states, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking virtually at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized that while federal policies have laid a strong foundation, the real impact occurs when these frameworks are domesticated and implemented at the grassroots level.

NITDA, Wigwe University pioneer Nigerian AI and Smart Agriculture - ITREALMS

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​The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University have initiated high-level talks to establish a strategic partnership focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation, and digital talent development, reports ITREALMS.

The engagement, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and senior NITDA officials, aims to bridge the gap between academic research and national digital policy to accelerate Nigeria’s technological self-reliance.

NITDA partners Trust Stamp to bolster digital trust, biometric innovation - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into strategic discussions with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global provider of AI-powered identity services, to strengthen Nigeria’s digital trust framework, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership aims to integrate privacy-first biometric solutions into the nation’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

NITDA’s DL4ALL programme reaches over 75% of Federal Civil Service workforce - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government’s push for a digitally transformed public service has recorded a major milestone. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced the successful massive rollout of its Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme across the Federal Civil Service, reports ITREALMS.

Implemented in strategic partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), the program has achieved exceptional reach, equipping tens of thousands of civil servants with foundational digital competencies.

Transforming Africa: NITDA DG calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that Africa’s economic destiny depends on its ability to build and control its own computing capacity, describing it as the bedrock of sustainable digital transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade, reports ITREALMS.

Inuwa made this assertion while speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa, held at The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa, where he presented insights on how digital technologies can accelerate the continent’s transition to a greener and more inclusive economy.

NITDA, NPC, NIMC collaborate on CRVS reform - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital identity and data integration as crucial elements of national planning and inclusive governance. 

This was emphasized by NITDA's Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, during a strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) reform.

NITDA, RHI launch State-of-the-Art IT Centre @Ibadan - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to commission a cutting-edge IT Community Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITREALMS.

The centre, named in honour of Mrs. Onikepo Akande, ITREALMS gathered is aimed at bridge the digital divide and empower youth and women with digital skills.

NITDA's Inuwa advocates for gender inclusion - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in digital literacy programs across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the inauguration of Quality Education and Girl Child Initiatives (Luminah 2030), Inuwa stressed that empowering women through technology is crucial for national progress.

NITDA partners Education Ministry to embed digital literacy - ITREALMS

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To foster the digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise the country's educational system, reports ITREALMS.

This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into Nigeria’s educational framework came to light during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and his management team on Friday.

Code of practice: NITDA commends tech giants for adherance - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.

The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content.

NITDA, UBEB to foster digital literacy @FCT schools - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Educational Board (FCT-UBEB) towards revolutionising the way young Nigerians engage with technology and equipping them with necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world, reports ITREALMS.

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa made this known when he hosted a delegation from the Head-to-Head Debate Committee of FCT UBEB led by its Acting Executive Chairman, Dr Alhassan Sule, at the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja to discuss possible areas of collaboration.

NITDA, NYSC enter strategic partnership on digital literacy - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to enhance digital literacy across the nation.

The strategic partnership which was formalised at the NYSC Secretariat in Abuja, seeks to bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation to thrive in an increasingly digital world, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reform the economy and deliver sustained inclusive growth by leveraging digital literacy and cultivating a pool of tech talent.

NITDA: Why Uwaje bagged national IT leadership award - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has given reasons why the former President of Institute of Software Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Chief Chris Uwaje, was recently honoured with the National Information Technology (IT) Leadership award, reports ITREALMS.

Uwaje who is largely referred to as the Oracle of IT industry in Nigeria, according to NITDA has mentored several Nigerians in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem both locally and internationally.

NITDA DG, Inuwa harps on inclusivity - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to achieve the desired digital inclusion in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The DG who was represented by the agency's Director, Zonal Offices Directorate, Ajayi Babajide Ayodimej made this known during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop programme in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, organised in collaboration with the state's Ministry of Science and Technology.