REPORT OF THE WOMEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2024 (WIGF2024) ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) IN COLLABORATION WITH NIGERIAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (NIGF) ON THE 15 TH OF OCTOBER, 2024
Date: 15th October, 2024 Venue: Zoom Theme: Promoting Gender-Sensitive Internet: Women’s Inclusivity in the Digital Transformation The Women Internet Governance Forum 2024 session, organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), brought together women leaders, digital advocates, and internet stakeholders from across the continent to discuss and promote women's roles in internet governance. […]
CITAD, Actionaid train FCT women on savings, loan assessment
October 30, 2024 – by Paul Okah & Favour Olure Abuja In a bid to empower women in rural communities within the FCT, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and ActionAid, Wednesday, commenced the training of rural women on Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model. Speaking at the training for 40 rural women, the CITAD […]
CITAD Launches YOU-LEAD to Empower Nigerian Youth in Leadership
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the Youth Leadership Development Program (YOU-LEAD) to provide young Nigerians with leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a platform for social innovation. The program began with an orientation ceremony at CITAD’s Kano office today, aiming to encourage youth to engage actively with opportunities and explore […]
A karo na biyu CITAD ta fara horar da matasa 70 kasuwancin zamani
Cibiyar fasahar sadarwa da cigaban al’umma (CITAD) da haɗin gwiwa da British Council da kuma Prince’s Trust International (PTI) ta ƙaddamar da fara horar da matasa dabarun kasuwancin zamani wanda ya gudana ranar Asabar a Ni’ima Hotel, Kano Isah Garba shi ne jami’in shirye-shirye na cibiyar fasahar sadarwa da cigaban al’umma ta CITAD ya bayyana […]
CITAD Empowers 70 Youths in Job Creation
The Center for Information Technology And Development (CITAD) in Kano, in its effort to address youth unemployment, has organized training for 70 young people to benefit from sustainable enterprise, job creation, and self-reliance. The three-month training, which began this week, is funded by the British Council and the King’s Trust Foundation. Beneficiaries will not only […]
CITAD Annual Report 2023
CITAD Annual Report 2023
Women Internet Governance Forum 2024: Advocating for a Gender-Sensitive Digital Future
Women Internet Governance Forum 2024: Advocating for a Gender-Sensitive Digital Future On October 15, 2024, the sixth edition of the Women Internet Governance Forum (WIGF) convened virtually, organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIFG). This year’s forum, themed “Promoting a Gender-Sensitive Internet: Women […]
Power Grid Collapse Paralyzes Northern Nigeria: CITAD calls for urgent action from President Tinubu
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite the restoration of power in Nigeria’s 17 northern states and address the security challenges that have hindered repairs to vandalized power facilities. This appeal was made by CITAD’s Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, during an event on Monday titled Energy and […]
CITAD Hosts Event on Solutions to Northern Nigeria’s Energy Crisis
Industry experts and professionals gathered in Kano on Monday evening to address energy challenges hindering economic progress in northern Nigeria. Hosted by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Kano State Chapter, the event focused on solutions to the regional energy crisis under the theme […]
CITAD’s First Digital Training Hub for PWDs in Nigeria Graduates Its Pioneer Set
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, concluded a six-week digital skills training program for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. The program provided participants with essential digital and computer skills. Yusuf Ibrahim Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on ICTs to the Kano State Governor, acknowledged CITAD’s efforts […]