Tag: NITDA
-
NITDA sets up team to implement executive order on procurement
The Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has assembled a team to implement the Execute Order issued by acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the procurement of information technology products and services by federal government establishments. “In compliance with the Federal Government’s directive that MDAs and all other institutions of the Federal Government planning to embark…
-
Proposed ICT University will equip Nigerians with best skills – Shittu
The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, said on Thursday that the plan to establish a University of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria was aimed at equipping Nigerians with the best skills. Shittu told newsmen in Abuja that facilities at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) would be utilised to achieve this…
-
Local content policy will reduce software import – NITDA
The Local Content policy of the Federal Government on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) would reduce the importation of ICT software into the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Isah Ibrahim, stated this in Abuja at the 2017 International Day of Girls in ICT organized…
-
JAMB website hacked, Minister urges Internet stakeholders prepare against further attacks
The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu has called on internet stakeholders to put measures in place to tackle all forms of cyberattacks in the country. Shittu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday that everyone as well as organizations was vulnerable to cyber criminals. He stressed the need for Nigerians to…