Tag: NITDA
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Osinbajo outlines FG’s support policies for development of ICT startups ecosystem
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government is to reconvene the Technology and Creativity Advisory Council on policies that would support the ecosystem for ICT startups in the country. Osinbajo said this on Thursday, at the Startup and Developer event organised by Google , with the theme “ The African…
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Creativity Day: FG grants 5 innovators N10m seed fund
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja granted N10 million as seed fund to five innovators that emerged winners in the World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) challenge. The five startup winners emerged among over 800 entries made for the challenge and received N2 million each. The winners were Muhammed Bature for Schoola Limited, Jeremiah…
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NITDA calls for entries for creativity, innovation challenge
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to submit entries for an challenge to commemorate the 2021 World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID). Mrs Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The United Nations designated April 21 of every…
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NITDA features 5 startups on U.S. consumer electronics show
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has supported five Nigerian local startups to participate in the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a U.S.-based technology event. CES is a U.S.-based technology event that provides a platform for breakthroughs in technologies and global innovators, that holds January every year in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. The year’s…
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NITDA begins 3rd phase capacity training for Public Institutions on e-Government
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the third phase of virtual strategic capacity building training for Federal Public Institutions (FPI) in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday, NITDA Director-General, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, said that the training was aimed at hastening the implementation of National e-Government Master Plan as well as inculcate…
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Nigeria gets first Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Centre
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Friday in Abuja, inaugurated the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The centre seeks to position the country for the Fourth Industrial Revolution that dwells on emerging technologies. The minister said at the inauguration that the establishment of the centre was in line with…
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Broadband penetration hits 45.43% in Nigeria
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says broadband penetration in Nigeria increased to 45.43 per cent in October. Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant on Information Technology to the minister, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Adeluyi said that this was due to an increase of 4,061,731 broadband subscriptions…
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NITDA re-assures on Data Protection
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reassured on the implementation of Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to ensure adequate security for internet users in Nigeria. Dr Vincent Olatunji, NITDA Director, e-Government Development and Regulation said this in an interview in Abuja. “We have put in place the necessary framework for implementation, we need…
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FG reiterates commitment on Digital Economy
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards developing a digital economy for Nigeria, especially with the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy said this at the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2020 organised by Innovation Hub Africa on Tuesday in Abuja. Pantami was represented by Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director…
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Nigeria @60: FG presents N16.5m to winners of anniversary branding competition
The Federal Government has presented a total of N16.5 million as cash prizes to the nine winners of Nigeria at 60 Diamond and Innovation Challenge. The Diamond and Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the Inter-Ministerial Committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to encourage Nigerian youths on creativity and innovation. The challenge was segmented…