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NITDA, NAWOJ Join Forces to Boost Women’s Digital Inclusion Across Nigeria

NITDA, NAWOJ Join Forces to Boost Women’s Digital Inclusion Across Nigeria AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H In a strategic push to bridge the gender digital...

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NITDA Seeks Digital Workforce to Deepen Public Sector Innovation

NITDA Seeks Digital Workforce to Deepen Public Sector Innovation By James Ishaku The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally...

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NITDA Calls for Unified Cybersecurity Action to Protect Government Digital Infrastructure

NITDA Calls for Unified Cybersecurity Action to Protect Government Digital Infrastructure By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Ministries, Departments and...

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NCC Calls for Stronger African Collaboration Ahead of Global Telecom Policy Conference

NCC Calls for Stronger African Collaboration Ahead of Global Telecom Policy Conference AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called...

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NITDA Hands Over PKI Framework to NIMC, Unlocking Secure National Digital Identity Ecosystem NITDA HQ — July 16, 2016 In a major milestone for Nigeria’s technological advancement, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially handed over its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This transfer of assets, technology, and ongoing operations is designed to provide the robust security backbone needed to establish a modern, integrated, and highly secure national digital identity ecosystem. Speaking at the formal handover ceremony during a courtesy visit by NIMC leadership to NITDA’s headquarters, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, described the move as a clear demonstration of the agency’s commitment to collaborating with institutions leveraging technology for national development. Inuwa noted that NITDA has done extensive, foundational work around PKI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and will work hand-in-hand with NIMC’s team to ensure a seamless transition of the infrastructure. As a technical framework, PKI enables the creation, management, verification, and authentication of digital identities using digital certificates. It serves as a vital tool for ensuring secure, trusted, and encrypted communications and transactions across the country. The handover directly supports the updated NIMC Act, recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which aims to harmonise identity databases across government agencies and establish the National Identification Number (NIN) as the cornerstone for identity verification, authentication, and public service delivery. During the engagement, Inuwa also reaffirmed NITDA’s broader commitment to driving nationwide technology adoption. He emphasised that as Nigeria’s apex IT regulator, NITDA’s core mission is to help every citizen adopt and utilize technology, pledging ongoing support for NIMC and any other institution working to digitize their operations. He explained that NITDA’s mandate extends beyond regulation to fostering collaboration, supporting innovation, and ensuring digital solutions are inclusive for all. He further stressed that Digital Public Infrastructure is just as vital to economic growth as physical infrastructure and must remain secure, reliable, and accessible. NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, thanked the NITDA leadership and highlighted the transformative potential of the newly enacted NIMC Act, which officially replaces a nearly two-decade-old framework from 2007. She explained that the new law marks a structured, coded transition from a traditional identity database to a modern digital identity ecosystem. This shift is designed to ensure seamless interoperability, security, and efficiency across both public and private sector platforms. By moving away from old card-based systems toward secure digital credentials, the new framework is anchored on the principle of “one person, one identity,” giving every Nigerian a unique and verifiable digital presence. The updated Act provides the essential legal backing for deploying PKI and other trust frameworks to secure these digital interactions. To safeguard citizen data and maintain public trust, NIMC is rolling out this transition in carefully planned, gradual phases. Both agencies emphasized that close cooperation is key to realizing Nigeria’s digital transformation goals. While NIMC manages the foundational identity backbone, NITDA will continue to focus on ecosystem development, regulation, and driving widespread tech adoption. This alignment represents a unified step forward in building a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital economy where all Nigerians can thrive

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NITDA, FUET Deepen Collaboration to Advance Digital Infrastructure, Innovation and Skills Development

NITDA, FUET Deepen Collaboration to Advance Digital Infrastructure, Innovation and Skills Development AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)...

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NITDA Unveils National Framework to Measure Nigeria’s Digital Boom

NITDA Unveils National Framework to Measure Nigeria’s Digital Boom AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H In a decisive push toward data-driven policymaking, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has gathered key stakeholders to...

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BEYOND CAPITAL: DG NITDA SAYS AI, REGTECH WILL DEFINE NIGERIA’S BANKING FUTURE

BEYOND CAPITAL: DG NITDA SAYS AI, REGTECH WILL DEFINE NIGERIA’S BANKING FUTURE AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H The Director General of the National Information Technology...

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FIRST LADY COMMISSIONS IT ACADEMY, CLINIC, OTHER PROJECTS IN HADEJIA

FIRST LADY COMMISSIONS IT ACADEMY, CLINIC, OTHER PROJECTS IN HADEJIA Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday commissioned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, alongside...

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NITDA, TIKTOK PARTNER TO EMPOWER SMEs THROUGH DIGITAL COMMERCE TRAINING

….Launch Digital Commerce Labs Initiative to Deepen Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM SPONSORED BY: H&H The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and...

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NITDA, NAWOJ Join Forces to Boost Women’s Digital Inclusion Across Nigeria

NITDA Seeks Digital Workforce to Deepen Public Sector Innovation

NITDA Calls for Unified Cybersecurity Action to Protect Government Digital Infrastructure

NCC Calls for Stronger African Collaboration Ahead of Global Telecom Policy Conference

NITDA, FUET Deepen Collaboration to Advance Digital Infrastructure, Innovation and Skills Development

NITDA Unveils National Framework to Measure Nigeria’s Digital Boom

BEYOND CAPITAL: DG NITDA SAYS AI, REGTECH WILL DEFINE NIGERIA’S BANKING FUTURE

FIRST LADY COMMISSIONS IT ACADEMY, CLINIC, OTHER PROJECTS IN HADEJIA

NITDA, TIKTOK PARTNER TO EMPOWER SMEs THROUGH DIGITAL COMMERCE TRAINING

CP BODE OJAJUNI RECEIVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND AFENIFERE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL DELEGATIONS, STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION ON CAMPUS SAFETY, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION

OGUN MILPOPROOF CELEBRATES NDLEA COUNTERPART ON HIS AWARD OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

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Unlocking the Nigerian Startup Act: NITDA Calls for Seamless Inter-Agency Execution to Drive Innovation

CP OJAJUNI HOSTS NAFDAC OFFICIALS, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIQUOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

CP BODE OJAJUNI RECEIVES SPOKESPERSONS OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN OGUN STATE, REAFFIRMS INTER-AGENCY SYNERGY

NiMet Achieves ISO 9001: 2015 Certification for Aeronautical Meteorological Services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri Airports

Court Rejects Ahmed Tajudeen Ajiran’s Bail Application, Nigerians Ask, “Where Is He?”

MENXTT TECH NG Helps More Nigerians Own Reliable Dell Laptops with Affordable Prices and Flexible Payment Plans

16th Autism Conference and Free Consultation Themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces”

ORAN Raises Alarm Over Exploitation of Nigerian Media Owners by Consultants, Calls for Direct Corporate Engagement

Aremu Bows Out as Acting VC, Achievers University Pays Tribute

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