Fact-Check: Kannywood Actress, Jamila Nagudu Is Not Dead
Claim: Fact-checkers at Tantancewa, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)’s fact-checking observatory have spotted a post on Facebook shared by a profile Hajara Musa in a group ‘BBC Hausa (gaskiya zallah)’ which claims the popular Hausa film actress, Jamila Nagudu has died. In the post, a picture of the late film actress was […]
CITAD Academy Train Kaduna 40 Staff Members On RAAMP
The Center for Information, Technology, and Development (CITAD) Academy Kano has finished a week-long training program for 40 staff members of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Kaduna state. The Independent Mirror reported that Mr. Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai, head of the CITAD Academy’s training unit, explained that the training’s goal was to boost […]
CITAD Cyber Friday: Defending Against Social Media Hacking
In the age of interconnectedness, social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook have become integral parts of our daily lives. Unfortunately, this increased reliance comes with a growing threat of “social media hacking”. In this article, we’ll delve into practical ways to protect yourself on WhatsApp and Facebook, we will provide a step-by-step guide to […]
CITAD empowers Persons With Disabilities in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has empowered Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State with valuable soft skills to enhance their employability today, Wednesday. While speaking on behalf of YZ Ya’u, CITAD Executive Director, Mr. Buhari Abba said the initiative aims to bridge the employment gap for PWDs and equip them with […]
Jama’are Gets Connected: CITAD Launches Hello Hub
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. The ceremony, held on Saturday at Jama’are LGA Secretariat in Bauchi state, marked the establishment of the second hub by CITAD, supported by […]
CITAD – Documenting the COVID19 Vaccination Experiences
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to The world and Nigeria is no exception. The country has been grappling with the impact of this deadly virus, which has affected the health, social and economic well-being of its people. The situation has been particularly challenging for the Northern states of Nigeria, where the health infrastructure […]
REPORT OF WORLD RADIO DAY CELEBRATION ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, KANO STATE POLYTECHNIC
Date: 13 th February, 2024 Venue: Department of Mass Communication, Kano State Polytechnic The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication, Kano State Polytechnic organized a one-day lecture in celebration of World Radio Day. The program was held at the Department of Mass Communication, School of General […]
Call for donation: electronic waste
Ready to make an impact? Centre for Information Technology and Development is calling on you to donate electronic waste (e-waste) for a worthy cause. By parting with your unused gadgets, you’re not just discarding clutter – you’re providing essential resources for training individuals in need. Your old devices hold the potential to transform lives and […]
Policy Brief: THINKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE; ADDRESSING E WASTE AND SEEDING CIRCULARITY IN NIGERIA’S DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND Over the last couple of years, unrelenting digitization has made companies And digital technology manufacturing countries step up production to meet the ever-increasing demand for ICT goods globally. In the global South, inadequate capacity (in a number of cases, lack of it) coupled with the low purchasing capacity of citizens has opened up a […]
CITAD, Kano Polytechnic Mark World Radio Day With Sensitization Lecture
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) marked World Radio Day in collaboration with the Mass Communication department of Kano State Polytechnic by organizing a sensitization lecture for students. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Danja from the Department of Information and Media Studies at Bayero University, Kano, presented a paper titled “Radio and Peacebuilding.” In his […]