Group decries online violence against women in Kano
Kano based nongovernmental advocacy group, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has decried the spate of violence against women on the internet, describing it as an infringement to their human rights. The group in a research document presented on Wednesday identified facebook, Twitter, Instagram and viber as major social media platforms where women
Hate Speech Inimical to Our Democracy
By Hassan Ibrahim, Kaduna As 2019 general elections draw closer, the CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD), has warned that hate and dangerous speeches could be a threat to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria. CITAD, at a day public sensitization on hate and dangerous speech in Kaduna, cautioned Nigerians against divisive discussions and rumours
Group Calls For Patriotism And Selflessness to End Hate Speech in Nigeria
By Joseph Edegbo Kaduna (Nigeria)– Nigerians have been urged to imbibe the spirit of patriotism and selflessness to avoid hate and dangerous speeches in the country.  The advise is contained in a communique issued at the end of a one- day Public Sensitization on Hate and Dangerous Speeches organized by the Centre for Information
Report of Sensitization Workshop
CITAD with support from Embassy of the USA, Abuja held a sensitization workshop on Thursday, 14th December, 2018. The workshop was meant to mark the commencement of the project Creative Space for the Development of Young Women Innovators which the Embassy is supporting as well to serve as an orientation programme for the beneficiaries. Held
Momoh Commends PeaceTech, CITAD For Combating Hate Speech Online
Bauchi – Mr. John Momoh, the Chairman and CEO of Chanel’s Television , has commended PeaceTech Lab and Centre for Information and Technology Development (CITAD) for their efforts in combating hate speech through the use of technology tools. He stated this while declaring open a 3 day workshop organized by PeaceTech Lab in collaboration with CITAD and
CITAD Trained Journalists, Csos and Students On Internet Security And Safety In Jigawa
Internet has become an indispensable part of our daily life. We need it to communicate study, organize, advocate, carry out financial transaction and engage in community life. Embedded in it are perils that pose threat to our privacy, safety, confidentiality and even endanger us both as individuals and as a nation if we do not
“Nigerian Youths should Become Leaders of Today Not Tomorrow†Said Director MacArthur Foundation.
By Maryam Ado Haruna  The Director of the MacArthur Foundation’s Africa Office, Dr. Kole Ahmed Shettima, expressed that Nigerian youths should become today’s leaders not tomorrow. He explained that the deceptive statement, “leaders of Tomorrow†should be debunked by the youths as they supposed to be the ones leading the nation presently. The Director made
Established Body Responsible for Peace Building CITAD Urges Government
By Ahmed Jada:- Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has advocated for the establishment of a Ministry or body responsible for peace building which it said, the country is now lacking. The centre, a non-governmental organization noted with concern that there is no central organ as a body that is able to coordinate and
Hate Speech Takes Center Stage at 3rd North Central Zone Internet Governance Forum
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in conjunction with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum with support from MacArthur Foundation held the North Central Zone Internet Governance Forum with the theme “Making the Internet a Safe Place†on 12th October, 2017 at Doko International Hotel, Minna Niger State. The objective of the Forum was
BSG Pledged To Increase Education Budgetallocation To 26,% Unesco Standard
By Ahmed Jada Bauchi State Government has pledged to increase Education budget allocation to 26% United Nations Education Cultural Organizations ‎UNESCO recommendation to boost the sector next fiscal year. The Special Adviser to Governor Mohammed Abubakar on Education , Comrade Sabo Mohammed made the pledged when members of the Bauchi State Coalition for the Improvement