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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), @KashifuInuwa, represented the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. @bosuntijani , at the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation (GIST) Nigeria Introductory Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja. Speaking at the event, he noted that Nigeria has already developed a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and is now focused on implementation. He explained that the next phase involves rolling out structured guidelines and regulatory frameworks to ensure AI deployment is guided by strong safeguards and ethical considerations. As part of the broader strategy, the government is advancing data classification initiatives to provide clean, reliable datasets for AI training. It is also promoting the integration of cloud technologies to improve efficiency and scalability across public institutions.

Bridging Law and Technology: NITDA, NJI Partner for a Digital Judiciary The future of Nigeria's justice sector is taking a significant leap forward through a strategic new partnership. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have agreed to establish a joint committee dedicated to driving digital transformation and capacity building across the judicial system. During a courtesy visit to NITDA headquarters, the NJI delegation, led by Administrator, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR (Rtd), sought the agency's technical expertise to modernise operations and enhance digital adoption within the judicial system. The Director General @KashifuInuwa , CCIE, welcomed the collaboration and praised the NJI leadership for its proactive approach to technology. He emphasized that tools like Artificial Intelligence are meant to enhance and empower judicial functions, not replace them. The initiative aligns with the National Digital Literacy Framework, which targets 70% digital literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030. To support this, the DG has extended NITDA's Cisco-partnered online training programmes to NJI staff, building on the success of over 54,000 civil servants who have already enrolled in the courses. On infrastructure and implementation, Inuwa committed to sharing NITDA's specialised digital transformation playbook to guide the judiciary's journey. He also proposed a co-creation model that involves deploying talented NYSC corps members to develop custom solutions - a strategy recently highlighted at the launch of the NITDA Innovation Space. By deepening this collaboration, both agencies are working to boost productivity, streamline service delivery, and ensure the Nigerian justice sector remains competitive in the global digital economy.

Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future Through Youth Engagement The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), @KashifuInuwa engaged students at the Renewed Hope Conversation hosted by The Nest at the University of Abuja, using the platform to spotlight the agency’s role in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President @officialABAT. The interaction reinforced NITDA’s commitment to digital transformation and human capital development as central pillars for national growth. In his remarks, Inuwa stressed that Nigeria’s most valuable resource is its youthful population, not its natural wealth. He urged students to embrace digital and entrepreneurial skills as the global economy becomes increasingly shaped by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, noting that traditional career paths are rapidly evolving and require adaptability across all fields of study. He outlined key initiatives, including the National Digital Literacy Framework, which aims for 95% digital literacy by 2030, supported by curriculum integration efforts in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. Collaborations with global tech leaders such as Cisco were also highlighted, providing students with access to globally recognised certifications that enhance both academic progress and employability. Inuwa further showcased programmes such as 3MTT, IdeaHatch, and IgniteHer, alongside NITDA’s collaboration with NYSC to equip young Nigerians with practical tech skills and entrepreneurial opportunities. The session concluded with an engaging dialogue, where students were encouraged to reflect on their aspirations, with standout participants receiving tech tools, reinforcing NITDA’s grassroots approach to building an inclusive digital future.

At the official launch of the Smart ID solutions and the COPA App- an NYSC Information Management System (IMS) designed for NYSC and organisations to manage and coordinate NYSC activities more efficiently as well as the commissioning of the NITDA Innovation Space at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, The Director General of NITDA, @KashifuInuwa, alongside the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps @officialnyscng and Representative of Chief Information officer, NNPC Limited - Research, Technology & Innovation (RTI) division, toured the state-of-the-art facility. The DG reaffirmed the agency's commitment to advancing Nigeria's digital transformation and urged young Nigerians to leverage the facility to build market-ready solutions. During the event, teams of Corp members pitched innovative solutions, with both the DG, NITDA and DG, NYSC endorsing their adoption across their organisations The ceremony also featured awards of recognition for mentors of the NITDA Innovation Challenge 1.0 held last year, celebrating their role in nurturing the next generation of tech innovators.

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, @HMMohammedIdris, held an interactive session with foreign media organizations and journalists operating in Nigeria at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

ALLEGED COUP PLOTTERS SET FOR ARRAIGNMENT AT NOON WEDNESDAY The alleged coup plotters in Nigeria's foiled treason scheme will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court at noon this Wednesday. The Attorney-General's office confirmed the development moments ago. On Monday, the federal government filed charges under FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, signed by the Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, accusing retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani of conspiring in 2025 to "levy war against the state" and overthrow the President—punishable under Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code. The charges also allege they shared over N71 million for terrorism financing, failed to report prior knowledge of a treasonable plot by one Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others, and neglected to prevent it. Former Minister of State for Petroleum Timipre Sylva is named but remains at large. In Count One, the defendants are accused of conspiring with others sometime in 2025 in Abuja to levy war against the state in order to overthrow Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu — an offence punishable under Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code. Subsequent counts allege that the accused knew of an impending act of treason and terrorism by Colonel Ma’aji and others but failed to disclose it to the relevant authorities, in violation of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Particularly damning are the money laundering and terrorism financing counts. Abdulkadir Sani, a Zaria-based cleric, is accused of indirectly retaining N2,000,000 in a Jaiz Bank account, while Bukar Kashim Goni allegedly retained N50 million in his First Bank account. Zekeri Umoru faces charges of accepting N10 million in cash from Colonel Ma’aji and retaining nearly N8.8 million in a Zenith Bank account — all sums reasonably suspected to be proceeds of terrorism financing.

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NITDA, NNPCL-RTI Division Partner to Drive Local Innovation and Research Excellence The Director General of NITDA, @KashifuInuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, hosted a delegation from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited's Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division at NITDA Headquarters, Abuja. The RTI team presented NNPC-RTi's vision, mission, and mandate, highlighting seven strategic objectives focused on research excellence, product development, decarbonisation, strategic partnerships, talent nurturing, innovation culture, and brand impact. Emphasis was placed on a connecting ideas to national priorities in the oil and gas sector, integrating emerging technologies, and reducing reliance on imported solutions through local collaboration. On his part, Inuwa commended the initiative, aligning it with NITDAs mandate to drive digital transformation across sectors, including oil and gas. He outlined NITDA's eight strategic pillars: Foster Digital Literacy and Cultivate Talents; Build a Robust Research Technology Ecosystem; Strengthen Policy Implementation and Legal Framework; Promote Inclusive Access to Digital Infrastructure and Services; Strengthen Cybersecurity and Enhance Digital Trust; Nurture an Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Forge Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration and lastly, Cultivate a Vibrant Organisational Culture and an Agile Workforce in NITDA. The NITDA boss expressed openness to collaboration on innovation pipelines development and co-developing locally relevant energy solutions. Both parties agreed to explore concrete partnerships for knowledge exchange in moving ideas from concept to commercial impact. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with commitments to follow-up actions for a sustained collaboration.

PHOTO NEWS: NITDA, NCAOOSCE Forge Alliance to Equip Almajiri, Out-of-School Children with Digital Skills The Director General of NITDA, @KashifuInuwa CCIE, today hosted the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education (NCAOOSCE), Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, and his delegation at the Agency's Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, the ES outlined pressing challenges within the Almajiri system, citing parental abdication of responsibility, widespread street begging, vulnerability to exploitation, and the alarming figures of out-of-school children in Nigeria. He requested NITDAs collaboration to transform the system through digital education and skills acquisition. To advance the partnership, Inuwa proposed deploying the "Digital Literacy for All" initiative through the Commission's existing structures. Key strategies include utilising NYSC members who are digital literacy champions, integrating digital skills training into Almajiri centres, and creating digital learning hubs to deliver basic to advanced proficiency. Both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive education and national development, with a joint committee constituted to drive implementation.

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PHOTO SPEAK: The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), @KashifuInuwa CCIE Received in audience the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development Comrade @ayowisdom_ , On Monday 13th April 2026 at his office in Abuja.

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