AI Can Resolve Human Errors In Elections – Gov Yusuf
The Kano state governor Abba Yusuf has described the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an opportunity to address many of the systemic problems that have historically plagued Nigeria’s elections saying it will minimize human error and enhance transparency. Representing the governor, the Special Adviser On State Affairs, Usman Bala, stated this in his address
CITAD Wraps Up KANSIS24 with Hackathon Focused on Healthcare Tech
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) recently hosted a two-day hackathon as part of the Annual Kano Social Influencers Summit (#KANSIS24), challenging innovators to use technology to address issues in Nigeria’s healthcare system. The event concluded with several teams showcasing technological solutions aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country. Team “E-Healthcare” emerged
Da sabuwar fasahar sadarwa ta AI za a iya inganta zaɓe a Nijeriya – CITAD
Daga IBRAHIM HAMISU a Kano Cibiyar fasahar sadarwa da cigaban al’umma ta CITAD ta bayyana cewa da sabuwar fasahar AI za a iya samun ingantaccen zaɓe a ƙasar nan. Shugaban cibiyar Mal. Yunusa Zakari Ya’u ne ya bayyana haka yayin taron wayar da kan matasa na waɗanda suka shahara a kafafen sada zumunta na kwana
Fifth Kano Social Influencers Summit: A rendezvous of ideas, By Jibrin Ibrahim
By Jibrin Ibrahim The feeling I got from the large number of enthusiastic young men and women in the Summit was that they are ready and determined to be major players in this field. This year’s Kano Social Influencers Summit, which ended yesterday, had about 600 physical participants, in addition to hundreds of online participants.
KanSIS24: Kano hosts 5th social influencers summit
Exploring AI’s role on elections and governance: A large gathering of social influencers convened at the 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit, sparking an important dialogue on how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the electoral processes and governance. The event organized by the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), the two-day event, held at the Grand Central
CITAD condemns killings of peaceful protesters
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Sunday condemned the recent killings of peaceful protesters allegedly by the Nigerian Police during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Executive Director of CITAD, Comrade Y. Z Ya’u, made the statement available to newsmen in Kano. In the statement, CITAD expressed deep sadness over the loss of innocent lives
PWDs Face Numerous Challenges in Writing UTME, CITAD, Other Stakeholders Cry Out
By Mustapha Salisu Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have decried the numerous challenges they face in writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was disclosed in a Communiqué issued to newsmen at the end of a one-day stakeholders’ forum organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with the
AFRICMIL, CITAD urges women, persons with disabilities to lead anti-corruption efforts
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman The African Center for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in partnership with the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has called on women and persons with disabilities to be proactive in ensuring the eradication of corruption in the country. The appeal was made during a training session organized by the
CITAD Empowers Bauchi RAAMP Staff with Advanced ICT Skills for Project Success
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) successfully concluded a three-day advanced ICT training program for 18 staff members of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). Starting on Monday, the three-day training concluded today, Wednesday, at the CITAD Kano office. Mr. Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai, the training coordinator at CITAD, represented the Centre’s
CITAD Encourages Self-Reliance in Nigerian Youth Through MSMEs Initiatives
In a move to equip young Nigerians, particularly young women and girls, for a self-reliant future, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a lecture celebrating 2024 Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kano on Thursday. The Executive Director of CITAD, represented by the Centre’s Senior Program Officer, Malam Isa Garba, said