Connecting the Future: Itas Community Networks Partners with Local Govt for Digital Growth
NEWS UPDATE FROM ITAS COMMUNITY NETWORKS On February 17th, 2026, a productive meeting was held at the Itas/Gadau Local Government Secretariat. The discussion focused on sustainability and the renewal of the Starlink subscription with the Head of Administration (HOA), Umar Farouq Abubakar. The meeting also included the newly appointed Local Government Treasurer and Director of
Empowering Jama’are: How CITAD’s ILERIS Session is Driving Local Investment
As the new year 2026 stepped in, Musa Muhammad Tukur, the CEO of FARAAB PRIME CONCEPT paid for a six months subscription after attending CITAD’s monthly interactive leadership session organized at the hub, on January 1, 2026. The Guest (Tukur) recognizes and appreciates the benefits of Jama’are CN after explanation and some testimonies made by
Hanafari Community Network Shines as Samaila Umar Selected for 2025–2026 Africa ICT Bootcamp in Nairobi
The network manager of the first CITAD’s deployed community network in HANAFARI, Jama’are local government of Bauchi state Samaila Umar won a space to attend an in-person “Blended Training Programme for ICT Network Managers in Indigenous and Rural Communities” in the Africa Region 2025–2026, scheduled for 23 February to 3 March 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.
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
CITAD unveils digital hub to empower underserved rural communities
December 11, 2024 The initiative, which aims to improve internet access and digital literacy in underserved communities, is a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide. The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), has inaugurated a new Community-Centered Connectivity Hub in Tungan- Ashere, Community under
CITAD Graduates 4th Batch of Nigerian School of Community Network Students
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in its continued efforts to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, has graduated its fourth batch of students from the Nigerian School of Community Network. The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday at CITAD’s Kano office, celebrated the achievements of 22 youths committed to connecting
CITAD Trains Communities On Local Solutions To Bridge Internet Gap
The Center For Information Technology And Development (CITAD) has initiated the training of 27 selected individuals from communities across Nigeria on local solution to lack of internet service as well as epileptic internet service. This was made known, Monday, by the National Coordinator of the CITAD Community Network, Haruna Adamu, while inducting the new trainees
CITAD expands internet access to rural farmers in Northern Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has inaugurated a new Community Network Centre in Itas Local Government Area, Bauchi State, aimed at expanding digital access and supporting local communities, especially farmers. Speaking at the event, Mal. Haruna Adamu Hadejia, CITAD’s National Coordinator for the School of Community Networks, explained that this is
Bridging Digital Gap: CITAD Launches Network Hub in Bauchi Community
By Mustapha Salisu In a continued effort to close the digital divide between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday launched a Community Network Centre in Itas Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The handover ceremony took place at the District Head’s premises in Itas, where the
Call for Application: 4th Nigerian School of Community Networks
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) as part of its project on Supporting Community-led Approaches to Addressing the Digital Divide in Nigeria which is part of a larger project on community networks coordinated globally by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is presenting the third School of Community Networks Community networks are telecommunications