The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has slammed a fine of N10million on an online lending platform, Soko Lending Company Limited (Soko Loans), for privacy invasion. In a press statement issued by the agency’s Head, Corporate Affairs and External…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the commencement of the Application Process for the Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria Programme (B2MC). It may be recalled that early this year, NITDA signed a partnership arrangement with MassChallege, a global…
By Ibiyemi Mathew The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged support and collaboration to Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs) working within the scope of the Agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2021-2024), and that includes Aid for Rural Education and Access…
As Nigeria is moving fast towards diversifying its economy using technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has proposed partnership with Republic of Namibia in the areas of Innovations and Entrepreneurship through African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). This…
Shortage of manpower in forensic expert in the country has been described as one of the challenges mitigating against curbing the menace of cyber attacks, which the duo of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Institute for Security…
By Mubarak Umar The outcome of any ideation, roadmap and strategy is turning the vision into a reality. This requires facilitation and engagement of action plan to ensure everyone understands their contribution to high impact goals and what they can…
In an effort at deepening the contribution of the digital economy to economic growth of the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has called for formation of strong synergy between the Agency and Information Technology stakeholders in the…
By Ibiyemi Mathew The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided security advisory to Nigerians to address concerns on changes to Whatsapp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which took effect on 15th May, 2021. Millions of Nigerians use Whatsapp platform for business,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has warned that cybercriminals now use telegram bots and Google forms to automate phishing. The agency gave the warning in a statement on Friday on its official Twitter handle. It said, “Hackers use…
By Ogaga Ariemu As part of efforts to consolidate on implementing the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami on Friday has commissioned seven projects Geo-political zones of the country. The…
