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NITDA to turn youth ideas into policy with AI

The National Information Technology Development Agency is preparing to use technology and artificial intelligence to capture and analyse the contributions of young Nigerians at the 2026 National Youth Conference and turn them into policy proposals. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the maiden National Youth Conference in […]

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NITDA raises alarm over AI malware DeepLoad

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a warning over a new AI-driven malware called DeepLoad, saying it is actively targeting government institutions, financial organisations, businesses, and individuals in Nigeria. In an advisory released on May 6 through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team and posted on its official X account, the agency […]

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Cyberattack cover-ups must end, NITDA warns organisations

The National Information Technology Development Agency has called on organisations to desist from concealing cyberattacks, following a recent breach that affected a bank and spread to connected platforms, including Remita. The agency cautioned that failure to disclose such incidents heightens risks across Nigeria’s increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has launched […]

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NITDA warns Nigerians of dangerous new ChatGPT vulnerabilities

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory warning Nigerians about new vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that could expose users to data-leakage attacks. The agency released the notice through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team. The warning follows rising concerns about AI-powered tools interacting with unsafe web content and the growing […]

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NITDA issues urgent cybersecurity alert over ChatGPT vulnerabilities

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued an urgent cybersecurity alert, cautioning Nigerians about newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that may put users at risk of data-leakage attacks. The warning was issued via the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team. The advisory comes amid increasing concerns over AI-powered tools accessing unsafe online content […]

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NITDA DG urges Africa to build local AI data, infrastructure

The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Abdullahi, has called on African countries to develop their own data sets and computing infrastructure to fully leverage Artificial Intelligence. He cautioned that reliance on foreign technologies and fragmented policies could hinder the continent’s AI progress. Speaking at the panel “Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Policy […]

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eSIM: Two billion devices at risk nationwide, NITDA warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a public warning about a newly discovered security flaw in embedded SIM technology, which could expose billions of smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things devices to large-scale cyberattacks. The agency explained that the vulnerability stems from the GSMA TS 48 Generic Test Profile (version 6.0 and […]

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NITDA urges harmonization of government data systems

The National Information Technology Development Agency has emphasized the urgent need to harmonize data systems across government institutions to improve evidence-based planning and governance efficiency. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Co-ordination Committee in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa said fragmented databases remain a major barrier to […]

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NITDA opens applications for GITEX Nigeria 2025 

The National Information Technology Development Agency has launched a call for applications for the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Regional Roadshow—a nationwide initiative designed to discover and promote the next generation of tech innovators across Nigeria. The roadshow will be held across the six geopolitical zones, with events scheduled to take place in Lagos State, Enugu State, […]

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Nigeria’s cybesecurity market to hit $345m by 2029 – NITDA

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kachifu Abdullahi, has projected that Nigeria’s cybersecurity market will reach $345.43 million by 2029, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. Abdullahi made this disclosure during a joint press conference held in Abuja on Monday, organized by NITDA, the Office of the National Security Adviser, […]

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Tech is key to curbing corruption, govt inefficiencies – NITDA

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the importance of technology in combating corruption and driving efficiency in government operations. Abdullahi made this disclosure in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Assistant Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships at NITDA, Dr. Olufemi Adeluyi, during the […]

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NITDA, Jigawa partner to provide digital skills for out-of-school children

The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Jigawa State Government are collaborating to provide Almajiri and out-of-school children with essential digital skills. This initiative was highlighted during a meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board, Abubakar Maje Hamisu. The Jigawa State Government plans […]

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