Report: CITAD Trains KHAIRUN Staff on Blockchain and Fintech Innovation
The Centre for Information Technology and Development, CITAD, has concluded a three-day intensive training workshop for staff of Khalifa Isyaka Rabiu University, KHAIRUN, Kano. The focus of the training was on blockchain technology, financial innovation, and cryptocurrency. The sessions, held at the Faculty of Science and Computing lecture hall of the university, ran daily from
REPORT: ILERIS AUGUST EDITION 2025
Marriage Shouldn’t Cage Women, Says Prof Ummu Jalingo at CITAD ILERIS Professor Ummu Ahmed Jalingo, the first female Professor of Economics in Northern Nigeria, has urged women not to see marriage as a barrier to achieving their dreams. The seasoned academic gave the charge while speaking as a guest at the Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive
Report on Webinar: Safe Digital Spaces – Strengthening Child Protection Online
As part of its ongoing efforts to create awareness on digital rights and online safety, particularly among children in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has been engaging stakeholders through media engagements, advocacy, webinars, and capacity-building initiatives to promote an inclusive and safer internet for all. Within this framework, CITAD organized a
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 29TH SEPTEMBER, TO 5TH OCTOBER, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 29TH SEPTEMBER, TO 5TH OCTOBER, 2025. 1 Event: PLANNING MEETING ON CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PWD JOURNALIST Venue: CITAD ONLINE RADIO Start Date: Mon 29-09-2025 End Date: Mon 29-09-2025 Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM For more info: hamzafagge@citad.org 2 Event: CHILD MESSAGE COLLECTION CMC Venue: FCT Communities Start Date: Mon 29-09-2025
FACT-CHECK: Donald Trump Never Met, Praised Peter Obi in Washington
Tantancewa fact-checkers have spotted a viral post being shared on Facebook. The post which claims Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections met with President Donald Trump in Washington and Mr. Trump made positive comments about Obi. The post written by someone named ‘Jerome Parson’ attributes comments allegedly made
CALL FOR APPLICATION
CALL FOR APPLICATION 5th Nigerian School of Community Networks (5th NSCN) The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), is inviting interested applicants to apply for the 5th Nigerian School of Community Networks, a unique program designed to build capacity in community-driven connectivity, advocacy, and ICT for development. Application Requirements: Applicants must be from 18
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 22NG TO 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 22NG TO 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2025. 1 Event: MORNING SHOW Venue: CITAD Online Radio Start Date: Mon 22-09-2025 End Date: Mon 22-09-2025 Time: 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM For more info: asabo@citad.org 2 Event: DAGA KUNYOYIN DALIBAI Venue: CITAD Online Radio Start Date: Mon 22-09-2025 End Date: Mon 22-09-2025 Time: 12:00 PM
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 15TH TO 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2025.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK 15TH TO 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2025. 1 Event: PRESS BRIEFING- GREENING AND FEMINIST CENTERING OF THE NATIONAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA AND PROGRAMMES OF NIGERIA Venue: CITAD Board Room Start Date: Mon 15-09-2025 End Date: Mon 15-09-2025 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM For more info: fatimababakura@citad.org 2 Event: PRE-PITCHING YSEC
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 6th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS25)
CITAD Trains Journalists on Online Safety and Digital Rights in Kano
Date: Thursday, 4th September, 2025 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), as part of its efforts to build the capacity of journalists and create awareness on digital rights and online protection, held a one-day training for journalists in Kano. The training was designed to strengthen journalists’ knowledge of digital rights and online safety