The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) launched a book on Thursday titled Ethnic Profiling and the Challenges of Inclusion in Nigeria: A Survey of the Literature, written by Ibrahim Muazzam….
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Kano Gov’t Commits to Inclusion of PWDs in Workforce Following CITAD Training
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has pledged support for the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the workforce following the completion of a six-week digital skills training conducted by…
CITAD Marks Int’l Repair Day with Focus on Waste Reduction in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) celebrated the 2024 International Repair Day by hosting a workshop and lecture on the circular economy for students at Government Technical…
CITAD Trains Northern Youths on Combating Corruption
By Mustapha Salisu In its ongoing effort to address corruption across the country, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized a two-day capacity-building training for youths on accountability and…
Bridging Digital Gap: CITAD Launches Network Hub in Bauchi Community
By Mustapha Salisu In a continued effort to close the digital divide between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday launched a Community…
CITAD’s 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit Calls for Ethical AI Deployment
By Mustapha Salisu The 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS24), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), held from September 18-19, 2024, in Kano, concluded with key observations and…
From Research to Reform: Y.Z. Ya’u’s Contributions to Society
On September 2nd, we celebrate the birthday of a man whose life has been a pillar of hope and progress for countless individuals—Malam Y.Z. Ya’u. He is not just a name but…
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….
Hunger Protest Comments: CITAD Denounces Security Raid on NLC, CDHR Offices
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strongly condemned the recent invasion of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Abuja and the Committee for the Defence…
PWDs Face Numerous Challenges in Writing UTME, CITAD, Other Stakeholders Cry Out
By Mustapha Salisu Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have decried the numerous challenges they face in writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was disclosed in a Communiqué issued to…
CITAD launches initiative to reduce abandoned projects in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of abandoned projects in Kano State. The Center Senior Program Officer, Isah Garba revealed…
CITAD Empowers Newly Employed PWDs in Kano with Work Ethics
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted a one-day workshop on work ethics for newly employed individuals with disabilities in Kano State. The event, held on Saturday at CITAD’s Kano…
CITAD Celebrates MSME Day, Stresses Importance of Entrepreneurship Skills
In a move to equip young Nigerians, particularly young women and girls, for a self-reliant future, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a lecture celebrating 2024 Micro-, Small, and…
AFRICMIL, CITAD urges women, persons with disabilities to lead anti-corruption efforts
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman The African Center for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in partnership with the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has called on women and persons with disabilities…
World Environment Day: CITAD, Partners Commemorates with Lecture on Sustainable Living
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) commemorated World Environment Day 2024 by hosting a one-day sensitization lecture for students of the Environmental Health Department. The event was…
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 Students Compete in CITAD’s Annual ICT Quiz
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized an annual ICT quiz for students of secondary schools in Kano state. The senior program officer CITAD Malam Isah Garba explained that…
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, Partners Train Young Poets on Art of Poetry
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Creative Spark Foundation and Fombina Imprints, has organized a 3-day practical workshop on the fundamentals of poetry. The…
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…
CITAD, KASCEPS Mark World Press Freedom Day with Call to Action
Kano State College of Education & Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS) in collaboration with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted a lecture series yesterday to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. The…
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…