The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has successfully built the capacity of over 3 million Nigerians, aimed at accomplishing the facilitation of 95 per cent digitally literate population by 2030, the Agency’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa has disclosed. Speaking at the Council on Global Partner Summit held in Orlando, Florida, United States of America, Inuwa provided a glimpse into Nigeria’s burgeoning digital economy as well as its vision of equipping Nigerians with relevant digital literacy skills. “NITDA has empowered 3.3 million Nigerians with several digital literacy and skills through multi-sectoral capacity-building programmes such as Stem Bootcamp for Kids,…
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Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the author of the book on ‘Cyber Politics’, has been commended by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta for his uncommon industry, literary efforts, and activism in trying to make the society better through shared knowledge. Recall that the public presentation of the book: “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria,” was made by Danbatta in Abuja recently where government officials, journalists, friends, and accomplished professionals converged on Abuja for the event. Ibietan is the Head, Media Relations Management at the NCC and Danbatta, had done…
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, and the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki Arabi have penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work towards accelerating the digitisation reform process in government. Danbatta who spoke at the MoU signing ceremony at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently said collaboration between the two organisations is consistent with NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) to partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. He noted that the MoU will enhance efficiency and productivity as it adequately captured the roles of enabling policies and implementing…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has engaged relevant stakeholders within the tech ecosystem in a Digital Policy Dialogue with the intent of harnessing ideas for the effective implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). The move is part of NITDA’s continued effort at revitalising the nation’s startup ecosystem towards the sustainability of a digitally transformed nation. The Digital Policy Dialogue session, which was held last week Thursday at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos is aimed at creating a platform where inclusive and valuable insights are gathered from stakeholders to create a practical framework that will promote…
Prosper Ukachi and Gabriel Portas’ Blue Hub app aims to help people win while reducing water usage and growing water conservation A new app concept from Prosper Ukachi, who hails from Abuja, Nigeria, has been recognised in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge. As more people understand the value of saving money or planning groceries than conserving water, this new app could change people’s perception about looking after water. Prosper and his team collaborator, Gabriel Portas from Spain, developed a prototype phone app called BlueHub. This innovative application helps people calculate how much water they potentially use, then provides…
Nigerian businesses have been advised to adjust to the potential of disruptive technologies which have been adopted across the globe for enhanced productivity and sustainability. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission gave the charge while addressing industry leaders and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) innovators, who gathered at the 2023 edition of the Information, Communication, Technology, and Telecommunications (ICTEL) expo organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Lagos. Danbatta said that advancements made in the global ICT industry have become business and enhancing. Represented by the Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has received a royal commendation for a range of its telecom consumer protection initiatives, including the recent Village Square Dialogue (VSD), which held at the weekend. The royal commendation came from the Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha during the Consumer Conversation programme of the Commission held in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Represented by Kakakin Adamawa, Prof. Abubakar Tahir, at the programme themed: “Know Your Rights as Telecom Consumers,” the Lamido Adamawa said the event marked a privilege for individual telecom consumers and businesses in the state to ask questions and get a face-to-face…
An intellectually powerful panel is set to discuss the implications of digital culture for democracy at the public presentation of a book by Omoniyi Ibietan, Head of Media Relations, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. The panel discussion will follow the review of Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, the editor-in-chief of Abuja-based Leadership Newspapers, according to a statement by the publishers of the book. Discussions during the session will dwell on ‘The Cyber Context of Political Communication and its Implications for Democracy in Africa’. Listed as panellists are…
-Ignites Internet/Data Revolution in Kano State Kano State is about to witness a groundbreaking transformation in the digital landscape as Smile Communications, a renowned telecom provider, launches its SuperFast Internet Services in the region. Following the success of its Voice services earlier this year, Smile is now poised to revolutionize the internet and data services sector with its comprehensive bouquet of products and services. The arrival of Smile in Kano comes at a time when the demand for reliable and high-speed internet services is on the rise, promising an exciting and unparalleled experience for the citizens of Kano State With…
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has inaugurated the Technical Working Committee (TWC) on the implementation of the National Data Strategy (NDS). The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. William Alo who formally inaugurated the Committee noted that the National Data Strategy which was developed by the National Data Technical Working Group, comprising experts from various sectors of the economy to address the critical role of data utilisation in Nigeria also aims to harness the power of data to drive innovation, economic growth, and social development throughout the country. While inaugurating the Committee, Dr. Alo…