REPORT OF THE DIGITAL RIGHTS INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KANO ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD), AVOCATS SANS FRONTIERES AND SPACES FOR CHANGE ON THE 4 TH OF DECEMBER, 2024
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Avocats Sans Frontières France and Spaces for Change with of European Union organized an inter-school competition for secondary schools in Kano titled “Say No to Cyber Bullying Video Competition 2024”. The aim of the competition was to raise public awareness of the harms of cyber bullying while […]
CITAD unveils digital hub to empower underserved rural communities
December 11, 2024 The initiative, which aims to improve internet access and digital literacy in underserved communities, is a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide. The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), has inaugurated a new Community-Centered Connectivity Hub in Tungan- Ashere, Community under […]
Report: Outline for a Roundtable Discussion on Gender-Based Violence
Date: 2 nd Dec. 2024 Venue: CITAD, Bjorn Beckman Hall, Kano Welcome and Introductions The roundtable discussion begins with a warm welcome to participants, setting a positive and inclusive tone. This is followed by brief introductions where attendees share their names, hobbies, and interest in the topic. To ensure a constructive discussion, ground rules are […]
REPORT OF MARAI ON THE MARBLE QUIZ, DEBATE, AND STORYTELLING STUDENTS CREATIVITY COMPETITION ON November 30, 2024
ORGANIZED BY THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) IN JAMA’ARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT In its Efforts to promote a reading culture among secondary schools in Jama’are Local Government, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a quiz and debate competition title MARAI ON THE MARBLE. The event took place on November 30, […]
CITAD Empowers Students to Tackle Online Safety, Cyberbullying
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Advocats Sans Frontieres, and Spaces for Change, with support from the European Union, organized the Women’s Digital Rights Video Competition. The event, held on Wednesday at CITAD’s office in Kano, brought together secondary school students, stakeholders, and digital inclusion advocates to discuss women’s digital rights. Participating schools […]
RETOOLING THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROVISION FUND: A POLICY BRIEF
INTRODUCTIONLike many developing countries, the cyberspace in Nigeria is characterized by multilayered digital divide. It manifest as the unequal access to and use of digital technologies by the different genders, age groups, geographies, urban/rural inequality, etc. Global cables have their landing in Lagos, making Lagos as the most highly connected city in the country and […]
CITAD Graduates 4th Batch of Nigerian School of Community Network Students
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in its continued efforts to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, has graduated its fourth batch of students from the Nigerian School of Community Network. The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday at CITAD’s Kano office, celebrated the achievements of 22 youths committed to connecting […]
CITAD Trains Communities On Local Solutions To Bridge Internet Gap
The Center For Information Technology And Development (CITAD) has initiated the training of 27 selected individuals from communities across Nigeria on local solution to lack of internet service as well as epileptic internet service. This was made known, Monday, by the National Coordinator of the CITAD Community Network, Haruna Adamu, while inducting the new trainees […]
Global Entrepreneurship Week: CITAD Teaches Digital Safety for Kano Entrepreneurs
November 20, 2024 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week by hosting a lecture aimed at empowering Kano’s youth, young girls, and women involved in entrepreneurship. The event focused on the importance of digital tools and online safety and security, crucial topics for today’s entrepreneurs. CITAD’s Executive Director, Malam Yunusa […]
COMMUNIQUE DEVELOPED AT THE END OF THE 2024 WOMEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (WIGF2024) ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (NIFG) HELD ON THE 15 TH OCTOBER, 2024 VIRTUALY
INTRODUCTION On the 15 th of October, 2024 the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with Nigeria Internet Governance Forum held the 6 edition of the Women Internet Governance Forum (WIGF). WIGF was part of the 2024 Internet Governance Forum yearly events. The theme for this year was Promoting a Gender-Sensitive Internet: […]