By Mustapha Salisu The Arewa Tech Fest, an initiative to showcase the importance of building a technological ecosystem for job creation, is currently hosting its maiden two-day expo in Kano State. The…
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Sen. Binos Sponsors 250 Youths for Solar Technology Training in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe has sponsored the training and empowerment of 250 youths from the Adamawa Southern Senatorial Zone in solar PV technologies. The five-day program, aimed at…
CITAD Trains Youths on Transforming Tech Ideas into Businesses
By Mustapha Salisu The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a training program designed to equip 30 youths with the skills needed to turn their technological ideas into successful…
CITAD Unveils Digital Training Hub for PWDs in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, has launched a Digital Training Hub for People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State….
Yobe state, Africa’s Emerging Hub of Science and Research -International Scientists
By, Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A group of international scientists from renowned institutions on a Summer School training visit to Yobe state, have described the state as a growing hub of Science…
Experts Launch ‘Her Startup’ for Female Tech Entrepreneurs
Experts in the technology and business ecosystem have collectively launched ‘Her Startup’, an initiative to help female tech startups in Nigeria and other parts of Africa thrive in order to contribute to…
Kasham NGO Explores Technological Opportunities at NITT, Dawakin Kudu
By Mustapha Salisu Today, the Kasham Girls Women Youth and Community Development Network (KGWYCDN), a prominent NGO in Kano, visited the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Dawakin Kudu. The visit aimed…
Utilise Tech Skill for Community Development, KSH Foundation Charges Fellows
Khalil Halilu the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and founder of KSH Foundation has charged it newly unveiled Fellows with…
KSH Foundation Equips 300 Young Girls with Digital Skills Across Nigeria
In an effort to enhance internet connectivity and digital literacy among young girls, KSH Foundation has successfully engaged and trained 300 young girls across Nigeria through her EveryGirl 2.0 (Girl Connect) Virtual…
World Assistive Tech Day: CITAD Calls for Increased Accessibility for PWDs
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) today joined the global community in celebrating the first-ever World Assistive Technology Day, a milestone event highlighting the impact of assistive…
Kano: CITAD Equips Young Girls with Robotics, Coding Skills
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new program aimed at empowering young girls in Kano State with robotics and coding skills. The initiative, called the Artie Robot…
CITAD urges FG to abandon planned Telecom Tax reintroduction
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian government regarding its planned reintroduction of telecom tax, citing potentially devastating consequences for…
We’re finished if artificial intelligence is allowed to control humanity – says Cleric
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, says humanity is doomed if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is allowed to control human beings. Ezeokafor said this on Sunday at the Retreat…
CITAD Celebrates World Creativity/Innovation Day, Empowers Girls in ICT with Special Event
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) recently marked both World Creativity and Innovation Day and International Girls in ICT Day with a special event aimed at empowering…
Social Media Revolutionizes Learning, Interaction for Nigerian Students, Says CITAD’s Y.Z. Ya’u
By Mustapha Salisu Engr. Y.Z. Ya’u, Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said the advent of social media has revolutionized the way students learn and interact…
CITAD Unveils “Geolocation Model Project”
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) introduced its innovative “Geolocation Model Project” designed to revolutionize agricultural operations and asset management. On Monday, CITAD held a media presentation…
CITAD Trainees Shine at NCC Young Innovative Builders Program
Ruqayya Muhammad Bello of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano and Hafsat Ahmad Abdullahi of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria are among the 48 winners of the National Communication Commission (NCC) Young Innovative Builders…
CITAD Empowers Kano PWDs with Soft Skills
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has successfully empowered Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano by providing essential soft skills, with the aim of enhancing their employability….
Jama’are Gets Connected: CITAD Launches Network Center
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) officially launched and handed over a Community Network Centre to residents of Jama’are local government area in Bauchi State on Saturday….
CITAD Kano Upskills 40 Youths in Tech Repair, Tackles E-Waste
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano State has launched its third phase of training, aiming to empower 40 young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and…
CITAD Announces New Board Members, Int’l Advisory Committee
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has appointed three distinguished individuals to its board, replacing those stepping down due to term limitations. This was contained in a…
CITAD Commends Kano State Government for Sponsoring Talented Youths
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) applauds the Kano State Government’s recent initiative to sponsor talented youth with innovative ideas for further education abroad. CITAD through its…
AI Solution Can Reshape Nigeria’s Economy, Healthcare Sector – Biodun
By Oludele A. Shalom In a recent dialogue, esteemed Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer, Mr. Gbolahan Temilorun Biodun, underscored the transformative impact of AI solutions on Nigeria’s economic landscape. He highlighted…
CITAD Host Business Support Clinic For Youths in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In a collaborative effort to enhance productivity and drive success, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) to host a…
NCC suspends plan to bar Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decided to suspend its plan to block Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for 21 days, stated Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs in a…