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NITDA to develop blockchain "Nigerium" for data Security
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Google, Microsoft remove 65m content following complaints in Nigeria – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency reported that major tech firms like Google, X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, and TikTok have collectively removed over 65 million pieces of content from their platforms in Nigeria. This action followed user complaints regarding these contents. The was disclosed in a statement by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications & Media […]

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NITDA, JICA partner to train 185 startups, 37 innovation hubs

The National Information Technology Development Agency, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, has launched the iHatch Cohort 4 programme to enhance Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. The initiative will provide tailored training, mentorship, and investment readiness support to 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs across the country. Running from October 2024 to January 2025, the […]

NITDA issues cybersecurity alert over malicious activities on Spotify
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NITDA issues cybersecurity alert over malicious activities on Spotify

The National Information Technology Development Agency has raised an alarm about a growing cybersecurity threat involving the music streaming platform, Spotify. In a public notice released on Tuesday, the agency warned Nigerians that cybercriminals are exploiting Spotify to promote malicious activities, including game hacks, pirated software, and spam links that could put users at risk. […]

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NITDA warns Nigerian WordPress users about critical LiteSpeed Cache vulnerability

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a critical security alert regarding a newly identified vulnerability, CVE-2024-28000, which impacts over 5 million websites worldwide. This vulnerability affects the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, a widely used tool for optimizing website performance, potentially allowing attackers to gain full control of compromised sites, according to Nairametrics. […]

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ITU urges streamline of NCC, NITDA roles to avoid overlap

The International Telecommunications Union has urged the Nigerian government to streamline the roles of two key regulatory bodies—the Nigerian Communications Commission and the National Information Technology Development Agency—to address overlapping regulations in the digital sector. This recommendation comes from the ITU’s recently released report, Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation, presented in Abuja. The report […]

NITDA to develop blockchain "Nigerium" for data Security
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NITDA to develop blockchain “Nigerium” for data Security

The National Information Technology Development Agency has unveiled plans to create an indigenous blockchain named “Nigerium,” aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s data and enhancing national security. This initiative responds to concerns that widely used blockchain technologies, such as Ethereum, are predominantly controlled by foreign developers who may not prioritize Nigeria’s interests. Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General of […]

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FG reconstitutes committee to implement blockchain technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency has reconstituted the National Blockchain Policy Steering Committee (NBP-SC) to validate developments in the field of Blockchain technology and incorporate new stakeholders for inclusive adoption and implementation The Director-General of NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, inaugurated the committee at a three-day co-creation workshop to implement the policy in Abuja, on […]

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NITDA alerts Nigerians of new QR codes fraud

The National Information Technology Development Agency  has warned Nigerians to be wary of scanning QR codes as scammers are now using them to defraud users. According to the Agency’s latest advisory issued on Saturday, QR codes are being utuilised by miscreant as a way of Phishing scams, payment fraud and data stealing. According to NITDA, […]

NITDA issues cybersecurity alert over malicious activities on Spotify
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NITDA to unbundle computer science programs at polytechnics

The National Information Technology Development Agency, Nigeria is now prepared to close the skills gap in information technology by having the National Board for Technical Education unbundle computer science programs at polytechnics. This was said by the Agency in a statement made public on Sunday by Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head of Corporate Affairs and External […]

Nigeria can become global talent exporter, says NITDA DG
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Nigeria can become global talent exporter, says NITDA DG

Nigeria has the potential to become a global talent exporter, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, has said. He said this was achievable if all pertinent parties from the public and commercial sectors collaborate to develop and exploit the potential of digital technology for equitable economic growth, job creation, and sustainability. The NITDA […]

Google introduces new director for West Africa Olumide Balogun
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Google introduces new director for West Africa Olumide Balogun

Google has introduced its new Director for West Africa, Mr. Olumide Balogun, to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE. This move follows Google’s assurance of maintaining a strong partnership between the two organizations. Mr. Balogun, who previously managed Google as Head of Consumer Apps for Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasized […]

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NITDA to establish AI developer communities across Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency, a branch of the federal government, has announced intentions to establish developer communities for artificial intelligence all around the nation. This information was provided by the Director-General of NITDA, Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, at a meeting with instructors and some NAIDT participants in Abuja. He believes that the local communities would contribute to determining […]