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…
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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…
Hello World Partners, CITAD, Other Organizations to Bridge Nigeria’s Digital Divide
By Mustapha Salisu A UK-based non-profit organisation, Hello World has teamed up with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Tizeti internet, and seven local…
NCC grants approval to bar Globacom from calling MTN network
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted partial approval to MTN Nigeria Communications Plc to disconnect Globacom due to non-settlement of interconnect charges. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, disclosed…
NRI 2023 Ranking: Nigeria Needs Urgent Tech Revamp, Says CITAD’s Boss
By Mustapha Salisu Y. Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), recently addressed the press regarding Nigeria’s standing in the 2023 Global Network Readiness Index…
CITAD Empowers Youth in E-Waste Management with “3R” Training Program
By Mustaha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the second phase of its training program, equipping 40 youths with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse…
CITAD Empowers PWDs in Kano to Fight Corruption with Technology
By Mustapha Salisu In celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a special event focused on empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to fight corruption using…
RAAMP: CITAD Empowers Kaduna Drivers With ICT Skills
The training department of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) took steps on Monday to enhance the capacities of 14 Kaduna State drivers of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing…
DHIN Connectathon Brings Together Stakeholders to Advance Digital Health Interoperability in Nigeria
By Chisom Juanita Mefor On November 7, 2023, the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) hosted its maiden Connectathon, a groundbreaking event that brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to…