Stakeholders from government agencies, traditional institutions, religious bodies, civil society groups, security agencies and the media have called for stronger male involvement in promoting gender equality and ending gender-based violence in Kano…
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Network Readiness Index: CITAD Digital Policy Dialogue Maps Path for Nigeria to Surpass South Africa, Kenya
Experts at the National Digital Policy dialogue, convened by Centre for Information and Technology CITAD, made key recommendations for Nigeria to overtake South Africa and Kenya in the upcoming Network Readiness Index….
World Press Freedom Day: CITAD Demands Protection, Welfare for Journalists
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) reaffirms its commitment to the protection of press freedom and the safety of journalists in Nigeria….
CITAD Condemns DDoS Attack, Raises Alarm Over Threat to Digital Rights
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has condemned a sustained cyberattack on its official website, describing it as a serious disruption to its operations and a violation of digital rights. In…
CITAD Advocates Increased Girls’ Participation in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for increased participation of girls in the digital space as it commemorated the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day in Kano State….
CITAD Urges Greater AI Investment as Nigeria Ranks 72nd in Global Readiness Index
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has called for increased investment in artificial intelligence research and innovation as Nigeria ranks 72nd out of 195 countries in global AI readiness. Dr Salihu…
CITAD Condemns FG Directive to Broadcasters, Warns of Shrinking Civic Space
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development has strongly condemned a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission to broadcasters across the country, describing it as a dangerous…
CITAD Launches Agenda-WINNIG Project to Bridge Gender Digital Divide
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new project aimed at narrowing the gender digital divide and enhancing economic opportunities for women in Northern Nigeria. The project, titled…
CITAD Distributes Uniforms, Learning Materials to Nomadic Pupils in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed school uniforms and other learning materials to pupils of Bakin Kamanda Nomadic School in Danshoshiya community, Kiru Local Government…
CITAD Raises Alarm Over Alleged Harassment of Staff by Jigawa DSS
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over the alleged harassment of one of its staff members by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Jigawa…
CITAD Condemns Continued Detention of Two Nigerians Over Social Media Commentary
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the continued detention of two Nigerians, Sani Waspapping and Abubakar Adamu, by the Department of State Services (DSS) over…
Telecom Policy Review: CITAD, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Consumer Protection
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have called for stronger consumer protection provisions in the proposed National Telecommunications Policy to address challenges such as unexplained data depletion, network congestion and opaque billing systems….
IWD 2026: CITAD Urges Women, Girls to Participate Safely in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged women and girls to actively participate in the digital space, emphasizing the importance of online safety and emerging technologies. The call was…
CITAD Condemns Arrest of Gombe Influencers, Demands Immediate Release
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned in strong terms the arrest and continued detention of three social media influencers in Gombe State Abu Ayrin, Musa…
CITAD Urges Integration of Environmental, Gender Concerns into Nigeria’s Digital Policies
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the integration of environmental sustainability and gender considerations into Nigeria’s digital policies, saying such measures are crucial for a successful national…
CITAD Warns Against Intimidation of Critics in Kano, Demands End to Arrests
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised alarm over what it describes as a growing pattern of arrests and intimidation targeting critics and social media commentators…
Ramadan: CITAD Distributes Food Items to Journalists in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu As part of its continuous efforts to appreciate the contributions of journalists to its work, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed food items, including spaghetti…
CITAD Condemns Arrest of Journalist Ahmed Isa Sakpe, Demands Immediate Release
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest and detention of human rights journalist and investigative reporter, Ahmed Isa Sakpe, by the Niger State Police…
CITAD Sensitises Students on Decentralised Social Networks
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organised a one-day sensitisation session on Fediverse, a decentralised and privacy-focused social networking system for students of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu…
CITAD Trains Fresh Graduates on Job Employability Skills
By Mustapha Salisu The Job Placement Information Services (JOPIS) unit of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday organised a one-day job employability skills training for fresh B.Sc and…
Situation Room Faults Senate Over Delay in Passing Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has criticised the Senate over delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could undermine public confidence in the electoral process…
CITAD Commends NCC on Progress Toward Community Networks Framework
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the significant progress it has recorded in developing a regulatory framework for the establishment of Community…
CITAD Calls for Urgent Resolution of FCT Teachers’ Strike to Protect Children’s Right to Education
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing strike by teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), calling for an immediate resolution…
ASF France, CITAD, S4C Host National Conference on Digital Rights in Abuja
By Mustapha Salisu Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), in partnership with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and Spaces for Change, with support from the European Union and other…
CITAD Urges Policymakers to Safeguard Digital Freedoms in Nigeria’s Cyber Laws
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on Nigerian policymakers to prioritise the protection of digital freedoms in the country’s cyber laws. The call came during the 3rd Edition…