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
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 26TH MAY, TO 1ST JUNE, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 26TH MAY, TO 1ST JUNE, 2025. 1 Event: MORNING SHO Venue: CITAD Online Radio Start Date: Mon 26-05-2025 End Date: Mon 26-05-2025 Time: 09:00 AM to 09:45 AM For more info: asabo@citad.org 2 Event: WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETING Venue: CITAD Online Radio Start Date: Mon 26-05-2025 End Date: Mon 26-05-2025 Time: 10:00
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
EVENTS FOR THE 19TH TO 25TH MAY, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE 19TH TO 25TH MAY, 2025. 1 Event: FOMBINA TEAM VISIT Venue: KHAIRUN UNIVERSITY, Kano Start Date: Mon 19-05-2025 End Date: Mon 19-05-2025 Time: 02:00 AM to 03:00 AM For more info: buhari@citad.org 2 Event: MORNING SHOW Venue: CITAD Online Radio Start Date: Mon 19-05-2025 End Date: Mon 19-05-2025 Time: 09:00 AM to
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 12TH TO 18TH MAY, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 12TH TO 18TH MAY, 2025. 1 Event: DAGA MAɗABA’AR FOMBINA Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano Start Date: Sun 11-05-2025 End Date: Sun 11-05-2025 Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM For more info: buhari@citad.org 2 Event: CHILD MESSAGE COLLECTION (CMC) UPLOADING Venue: Abuja Office Start Date: Mon 12-05-2025 End Date: Fri 16-05-2025 Time:
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 5TH TO 11TH MAY, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 5TH TO 11TH MAY, 2025. 1 Event: BAFIS2025 PLANNING MEETING Venue: Prof Bjorn Beckman Hall, CITAD, Kano Start Date: Mon 05-05-2025 End Date: Mon 05-05-2025 Time: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM For more info: fatimababakura@citad.org 2 Event: CHILD MESSAGE COLLECTION (CMC) Venue: FCT Communities Start Date: Mon 05-05-2025 End Date: Fri
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
Connecting the Unconnected: CITAD’s Community-Led Hubs Transforms Rural Access in Northern Nigeria
In Nigeria’s rural and underserved communities, access to reliable internet remains a significant challenge. These digital gaps often prevent residents, especially youth, women, and students from accessing opportunities in education, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. In response to this, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has been at the forefront of promoting community-centered