Building Dreams, Breaking Barriers: ILERIS Spotlights Maryam Gwadabe
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted the May edition of its monthly Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series (ILERIS) on May 30, 2025, at the CITAD office in Kano. The event brought together a diverse and engaged audience, including students from SIA School, members of the Deaf community, and participants from the Youth […]
CITAD Launches Another Exciting Edition of the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge in Jigawa State
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge (YSEC) in Jigawa State, Nigeria. This impactful initiative is funded by the British Council, implemented in technical partnership with King’s Trust International, and delivered by CITAD. About the YSEC Programme YSEC is […]
Python Data Analysis Training Report (Batch 2)
Date: Tuesday, 27th April – Thursday, 29th May 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM daily Venue: Prof. B. John Beckman Hall / Tajuddin Hall Organized By: Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Facilitators: Yusuf Babagana (Lead Facilitator), Salisu Indabawa (Co-facilitator) Introduction The second batch of the Python Data Analysis Training, organized by the […]
Report: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights in Nigeria
Introduction The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) recently hosted a webinar titled "The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects."The session featured insights from experts from regulatory bodies, legal defenders and digital rights advocates who explored the multifaceted relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital rights within the […]
REPORT ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD)
Date: May 3, 2025 Venue: Kano State Polytechnic Participants: 135 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on the 3 rd May, 2025 organized a one-day sensitization program for students of Mass Communication, Kano State Polytechnic in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The event focused on the year’s theme: “Reporting in the Brave […]
REPORT OF A WEBINAR ON THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD)
Date: Thursday, 28 th May, 2025 Venue: Zoom The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) had on the 28 th of May, 2025 organized a webinar titled; The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. The session brought together experts from regulatory bodies, legal advocates, and digital rights advocates […]
Fact Check: No Lady is Facing Death Penalty for Converting to Christianity in Zamfara state.
Tantancewa Fact-Checkers have spotted a viral post and a news story published by majorly online newspapers, blogs and social media users. The story stated that, one, Zainab Muhamadu is facing a death penalty as she appears before a Sharia court on Friday, May 23, 2025 for converting to Christianity from Islam. Many Facebook users have […]
CALL FOR APPLICATION: The Kano Labour Institute
🧠 Is Labour Education Drying Up?Across Nigeria, opportunities for labour education and worker empowerment are shrinking. 🔵 About the Institute:The Kano Labour Institute, an initiative of CITAD, is designed to bridge the gap by equipping workers, unionists, and civil society activists with the skills to navigate a fast-changing world of industrial relations. 📌 Program Overview:🗓️ […]
Empowering Young Voices for Transparency: The Impact of CITAD’s “Report a Project” Initiative
In a country where abandoned and poorly executed projects continue to hinder development and service delivery, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) recognized a powerful yet underutilized resource in the fight against corruption, young people. In response, CITAD launched the “Report a Project” initiative, a youth-driven campaign that aims to promote transparency, accountability, […]
Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Good Governance: CITAD’s Social Media for Accountability Training
In today’s digital age, social media has become more than just a tool for connection and entertainment, it is now a powerful platform for civic engagement, public discourse, and accountability. Recognizing this potential, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) launched the Social Media for Accountability Training as part of its broader goal to […]