Report World Software Freedom Day 2025 Celebration
Venue: Professor Bjorn Beckhman Hall, CITAD, Kano Date: 20th September 2025 Organized by: Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) joined the global community to commemorate World Software Freedom Day 2025, held on 20th September 2025 at Professor Bjorn Beckhman Hall, Kano. The annual event serves as
Empowering Ability: CITAD Celebrates Graduation of PWD Trainers After Transformative Capacity-Building Program
In celebration of resilience, inclusion, and digital empowerment, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) marked the graduation of staff from the Skills Acquisition Institute for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. The event crowned a two-month intensive journey where participants were equipped with essential skills in digital literacy, safeguarding policy, financial management,
Empowering the Digital Generation: CITAD and Ndukwe Kalu Foundation Partner to Train Youth in Northern Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a transformative partnership with the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) to train young people in Northern Nigeria on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), digital rights, and data protection. This strategic collaboration, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to advance digital literacy and bridge the digital
e-RIGHTS Project Deepens Legislative Engagement on AI and Cybersecurity in Nigeria
Leadership Through Service: Dan Masanin Dutse Shares Wisdom with Next Generation
The April edition of the Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series (ILERIS), hosted by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), featured an engaging session with Malam Adamu Aliyu Kiyawa, Dan Masanin Dutse and District Head of Kiyawa. Held on April 22 in Kano, the event drew a vibrant audience of students, academics, community leaders,
Building Dreams, Breaking Barriers: ILERIS Spotlights Maryam Gwadabe
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted the May edition of its monthly Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series (ILERIS) on May 30, 2025, at the CITAD office in Kano. The event brought together a diverse and engaged audience, including students from SIA School, members of the Deaf community, and participants from the Youth
Python Data Analysis Training Report (Batch 2)
Date: Tuesday, 27th April – Thursday, 29th May 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM daily Venue: Prof. B. John Beckman Hall / Tajuddin Hall Organized By: Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Facilitators: Yusuf Babagana (Lead Facilitator), Salisu Indabawa (Co-facilitator) Introduction The second batch of the Python Data Analysis Training, organized by the
Report: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights in Nigeria
Introduction The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) recently hosted a webinar titled "The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects."The session featured insights from experts from regulatory bodies, legal defenders and digital rights advocates who explored the multifaceted relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital rights within the
REPORT ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD)
Date: May 3, 2025 Venue: Kano State Polytechnic Participants: 135 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on the 3 rd May, 2025 organized a one-day sensitization program for students of Mass Communication, Kano State Polytechnic in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The event focused on the year’s theme: “Reporting in the Brave
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