Tag: NITDA
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Cybercrime: NITDA urges police to protect legitimate IT business pros
Cybercrime: NITDA urges police to protect legitimate IT business pros
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Why Apple users must update their devices right now
Why Apple users must update their devices right now
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FG slams N10m fine on owners of Sokoloan app for data privacy invasion
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), an agency of the federal government of Nigeria has fined Soko Lending Company Limited, owners of Sokoloan app for data privacy invasion. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the NITDA slammed a monetary sanction of N10 million on Sokoloan after the lending service provider was found wanting in observing the provisions…
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NITDA launches National Public Key Infrastructure for communications’ safety
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced operations of the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) to ensure safety of communication services online. Mrs Hadiza Umar, the Head, Cooperate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, said this on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja. Umar said that the commencement of the NPKI was unveiled…
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Nigeria to lead Africa in AI, blockchain technology – NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, said that Nigeria would lead other African countries in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology. He said this would lead to the economic diversification of the continent. Inuwa made the assertion on Wednesday at the virtual Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition 2021…
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How COVID-19 accelerated innovation, digital transformation in Nigeria – NITDA
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation journey faster, more dramatic and disruptive, giving opportunities for more convenient online presence with less disturbance, Digital innovation and Internet Economy for drive to Digital Economy”. Abdullahi said this while making his presentation…
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Cyberattacks: NITDA cautions against hacking group masquerading as USAID
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Nigerians to beware of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by a hacking group, Nobelium. NITDA warned that the group is masquerading as the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Mrs Hadiza Umar, NITDA Cooperate Affairs and External Relations’ Head, gave the warning in a statement…
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NITDA warns against file encrypting computer virus ‘IGVM Ransomware’
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that restricts access to data such as documents, images, and videos. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Cooperate Affairs and External Relations of the agency, gave the warning in a statement on Saturday. Umar said the virus “corrupts the…
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Agency lists paths to safer cyberspace
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has listed ways it has been ensuring safe cyber space for digital economy growth. It said they were through prompt awareness, leveraging trusted resourses and implementing a response plan for Ministeries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, revealed this while participating…
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Privacy: NITDA searches for local alternatives to WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it will organize a hackathon for Nigerians to pitch solutions that can provide services that will provide functional alternatives to existing global social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is contained in a public advisory issued by NITDA and released…