Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that institutionalising Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would serve as a catalyst for creating wealth and prosperity. Inuwa’s statement followed a proposed agreement between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to institutionalise the activities of the Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs) in the country. Digital TimesNG gathered that the proposed agreement was revealed at a meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and his SMEDAN counterpart, Mr. Olawale Fasanya, held at NITDA’s Corporate…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) are drumming support for the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) slated for Thursday, June 8, in Lagos. Disclosing this at the weekend, the Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa, and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Mr. Remmy Nweke said that this year’s NDSF comes with the theme: 5G: Data Governance, Safety and Security. This, he said, has become important due to the recent licensing of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in the country, just as experts will be lined up to…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that the digital economy has created a pathway for emerging technologies, providing opportunities for talented youths in Africa to emerge as global leaders, through harnessing their potential. Inuwa stated this at the Leaders Without Borders Annual Business Summit and International Honors 2023 in London with the theme: “Business Beyond Borders, Global Partnerships and Sustainable Investments.” The Leaders Without Borders Annual Business Summit is a global event that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world to promote collaboration and innovation in…
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…as NITDA bags Golden Bridge Award
Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Leadership and Management) by California Metropolitan University (CMU) during the Leaders Without Borders Annual Business (LWD) Summit, in London. LWD Annual Business Summit is a global event that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world and is designed to promote collaboration and innovation in the business world. The award was presented to Inuwa in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of the Nigerian information technology sector in Nigeria. Inuwa, a…
As part of the Africa Day celebration on 25 May, Meta has announced the third iteration of its pan-African ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign. Themed “Rising Stars”, this year’s edition aims to amplify the voices and stories of eight rising talents from across Africa, who are building a global presence and changing the way Africa is viewed on the international stage. Representing several creative industries ranging from music, fashion, and lifestyle, to art, this year’s self-shot ‘vlog-styled’ short stories provide a glimpse of the creators’ world and highlight how being African inspires their creativity. Alongside this, Meta…
By Elvis EROMOSELE The manufacturing industry is crucial to a nation’s economy. It plays a significant role in generating employment, increasing productivity, and driving economic growth. In Nigeria, the manufacturing industry is a critical sector that contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through job creation, wealth creation, and increased tax revenue for the government. It has equally been identified as a key sector in the nation’s quest for diversification away from oil dependency. It can enable a country to reduce its reliance on imports, improve its trade balance, and increase its overall competitiveness. Manufacturing is almost all…
The Federal Government has launched a National Policy on Blockchain Technology and inaugurated an Implementation & Steering Committee to oversee its implementation in a move aimed at fast-tracking the adoption and utilization of the gains of emerging technologies. The policy, which was launched by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), is to promote the adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria and to position the country as a leading player in the global blockchain ecosystem. Pantami recalled that the journey of Blockchain Technology officially started in Nigeria on 28th November 2019 at the International Conference…