Author: Richie
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was recently honored with a Spokesperson Communication Award and Certificate of Excellence at the Spokesperson Communication Award 2022. According to the event’s organizers, Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the award was given in honor of NITDA’s strategic approach to information distribution, particularly on digital media communication platforms. The Award, the organizers stated, was the outcome of NITDA’s persistent work and dedication to educate the general public about various initiatives carried out by the Agency on social media platforms. “NITDA has proven to be a force to reckon with in terms of social media…
Data Governance Will Ensure Maximum Value Derivation from the Digital Economy – NITDA CEO As data affects how we make decisions on the path to creating a sustainable future, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era and the emerging challenges, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), stated that data governance and how Nigeria as a country seeks to position itself in this agenda is critical to ensuring maximum value is derived and providing the needed support for the thriving innovation ecosystem. Inuwa, who was represented by the Acting Director, Digital Economy Development Department (DED), Engr. Salisu Kaka,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has handed the ‘Long Service Award’ to 17 of its loyal employees. Those honored have worked at NITDA for 10 to 20 years. Mall. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the Agency, handed award plaques to the honorees at the #DigitalNigeria2022 Dinner & Awards Night’. The honorees were acknowledged for their contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s Digital Economy sector, according to Inuwa Abdullahi. Among the awardees are: 1. Mr Umar E. Ibrahim 2. Mr Olalekan Olatunji 3. Mrs Eunice A. Fasiku 4. Mr Godwin Akwaji 5. Mrs Sheila Ilogbaka 6. Mr Yusuf…
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he would leave as CEO of Twitter once a replacement is found, in an apparent response to a poll he sponsored that indicated users wanted him to step down. Musk has entirely controlled Twitter since October 27 and has regularly courted controversy as CEO, dismissing half of its employees, reinstating far-right individuals, suspending journalists, and attempting to charge for formerly free services. “I will quit as CEO as soon as I find someone dumb enough to take the job!” Musk stated that he will thereafter just lead Twitter’s software and server teams. According to the…
To reduce the government’s expenses associated with the procurement of IT products and services, Nigerian Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been asked to ensure that their Service Level Agreements (SLAs) include provisions for warranty, downtime, and after-sale support. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), presented a statement titled “Review of the Guidelines for the Introduction of SLA in Government Contracts” this week in Abuja at the Consumer Protection Forum. The goals of the guideline, which is in accordance with Sections 6a, 17, 18(4), and 32 of the NITDA Act 2007,…
Bursars in Ekiti State public secondary schools have been entrusted with cultivating a positive mentality capable of increasing effective and efficient financial management in schools. Mr Michael Omolayo, Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, made the charge during an interactive meeting with the Bursars at Christ School, Ado Ekiti. Omolayo characterized bursars as vital players in school finance management and urged them to cultivate harmonious working relationships with their principals to ensure openness and accountability. Bursars in Ekiti State public secondary schools have been entrusted with cultivating a positive mentality capable of increasing effective and efficient financial…
Dr Rabiu Kwankwso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has committed to make the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result valid for four years. Kwankwaso made the commitment while giving party flags to six North East State gubernatorial candidates and 18 Senatorial contenders at the North East presidential rally on Thursday in Bauchi. He stated that many kids take JAMB exams and get outstanding scores, but for one reason or another, they are not admitted, and it is not their fault. “These children and their parents are obliged to endure the financial burden to appear…
The Kogi State government has prohibited private individuals from paying WAEC fees or providing assistance to students in the state. The incident came on the heels of Natasha Akpoti-Uduanghan, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kogi Central Senatorial district candidate, promising to fund WAEC costs for pupils in schools around the Central area. According to Cecilia E. Cook, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Science, Technical Education, and Teaching Service Commission, the state government made the decision due to the country’s instability. The state administration has warned that any secondary school principal who fails to follow the command would be fired.…
The United Nations has urged for immediate action to safeguard the most vulnerable children in 15 nations that have been affected hardest by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. The request was made in a statement released by five United Nations bodies. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the UN has identified some of the nations most affected by the unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. Conflicts, climatic shocks, the lingering effects of COVID-19, and growing living costs, according to the statement, are leaving an increasing proportion of children critically hungry. “This is happening at a time when critical…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to form a Vaccine Accelerator Council to accelerate the licensing and implementation of successful new vaccines against tuberculosis (TB). According to the WHO, tuberculosis is the 13th biggest cause of death and the second most infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV/AIDS). According to a press release released on the official WHO website, the WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the formation of the TB council on Wednesday during a high-level panel at the World Economic Forum. According to the global health organization, the new council would bring together donors, global agencies, governments, and…