CITAD, CSOs express concern over digitally marginalised communities in Nigeria, make recommendations
By Ismail Auwal The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said that they are over 100 digitally underserved communities in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the center after it hosted a network of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria towards strengthening community systems in the country. This program which is part […]
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A ONE-DAY CIVIL SOCIETY CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON COMMUNITY NETWORKS CONVENED BY CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD)
The Centre for Information technology and development (CITAD) as part of its project on Supporting Community-led Approaches to Addressing the Digital Divide in Nigeria which is part of larger project on community networks coordinated globally by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) with support from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through […]
HALF OF TOTAL NIGERIANS UNCONNECTED TO INTERNET – CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) says more than half of Nigerian people are unconnected to Internet. CITAD’s observation is coming as the nation’s telecommunication regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) begins to review its licensing processes and conditions after nearly 20 years. The Executive Director of the Centre, Mr Y. Z. Yau […]
Over 50% Nigerians Unconnected To Internet- CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) says more than half of Nigerian people are not connected to Internet. CITAD’s observation is coming as the nation’s telecommunication regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) begins to review its licensing processes and conditions after nearly 20 years. The Executive Director of the Centre, Mr Y. Z. Yau […]
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 12th TO 18TH JULY, 2021
1. Event: Social Media for SMEs Date: Monday, 12th July, 2021 Time: 14-17hr Venue: Online Fore more information please, contact info@citad.org 2. Event: Continuation of Social Media for Accountability Dates: Monday-Sunday, 12th-18th, July, 2021 Venue: Social Media Lab, CITAD, Kano Time: 9am daily Fore more information please, contact info@citad.org 3. Event: Yobe Feminist Internet School […]
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 5th TO 11th JULY, 2021
1. Event: Continuation of DIT program Venue: CITAD Office Jama’are, Bauchi State Date: Monday 5th – 7th July, 2021. Time: 9am For more information please, contact dahiru@citad.org 2. Event: Commencement ICT Online Social Media Training for Youth Date: Monday, July 9, 2021 Time: 5pm Venue: online via zoom For more information please, contact info@citad.org […]
CITAD SENSITIZES LAILEYI COMM. ON NETWORK, AND THE MARCH OF BARRICADING GAP OF NETWORK CONNECTION
On its continued efforts to link communities with network and have access to affordable network, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) had on the 9th of July, 2021 sensitized Laileyi community on community network connection based. Network problem is becoming rampant in Nigeria, in accessing services such as voice call, text message and […]
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CITAD calls for local bill content establishment in Nigeria
By Ismail Auwal The Centre for Information and Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the establishment of local content bill in Nigeria. The bill which was for the first meant for the oil and gas sector, is meant to ensure that local players are not completely lost out to foreign firms through competitive […]
CITAD, ICT stakeholders urge FG to sign Local content Bill
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Centre for Information and Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a stakeholders meeting on local content bill in order to boost the development of ICT In the country. CITAD introduced the local content policy as it was meant for the oil and gas sector, ensuring capability of competating with the foreign firms […]