CITAD ILERIS: Kano traditional ruler urges youths to remain resilient, committed
By Buhari Abba The Danmalikin Kano and District Head of Rimin Gado, Auwal Mudi Yakasai, has urged young Nigerians to remain resilient, committed and focused in their pursuit of personal and professional goals. Mr Yakasai, a former labour leader and public administrator, gave the advice on Wednesday while speaking as the guest speaker at the
Empowering Youth with Digital Storytelling Skills for Community Advocacy
To commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria under the Partnership and Local Rights Programme (P&LRP), organised a two-day Content Creation and Video Editing Training for youth representatives from 18 Local Rights Programme communities in the Federal Capital Territory. Held in Gwagwalada from
CITAD trains 551 women, girls, PWDs in digital literacy across Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has trained 551 women, girls and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in digital literacy, online safety and digital hygiene across eight local government areas of Kano State in a single week. The seven-day training, held from August 10 to 16, was organised under CITAD’s ongoing two-year Addressing the
CITAD Takes Digital Literacy Training to Women, Girls in Kano, Bauchi
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has trained 848 women and girls in Kano and Bauchi states on digital literacy, online safety and digital hygiene as part of efforts to bridge the gender digital divide in Northern Nigeria. The two-day training was organised under CITAD’s ongoing two-year Addressing the Gender Digital Divide and
Rogo youths commend CITAD over digital training
The Youth Progressive Forum in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State has commended the Centre for Information Technology and Development for organising digital literacy training for women and young women in the area. The forum also appealed to the organisation to extend the programme to more women and young people in the local government.
When a Community Speaks, Who Listens? CITAD Takes Rafin Zurfi Concerns to Gwagwalada Chair
For the people of Rafin Zurfi, development is not an abstract idea. It is a school where children can learn safely, a road that connects them to other communities, and a government that listens when they ask for change. These concerns brought representatives of Rafin Zurfi community, alongside the Centre for Information Technology and Development
Empowering Persons with Disabilities to Navigate the Digital World Safely
Digital technologies have transformed the way people learn, work and access essential services. Yet, for many persons with disabilities (PwDs), barriers to accessibility and online safety continue to limit these opportunities. To help bridge this gap, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), organised a
ActionAid Nigeria Board Witnesses Community-Led Change in Kaida Sabo
There is no better way to measure the impact of a development programme than hearing directly from the people whose lives it has touched. That was the experience of the ActionAid Nigeria Board and General Assembly when they visited Kaida Sabo Community in Gwagwalada Area Council on July 17, 2026, to assess the progress of the
CITAD Refreshes Digital Skills for Kaida Sabo Community Members
For residents of Kaida Sabo Community in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, the ICT Centre continues to serve as a gateway to digital opportunities. To help community members strengthen and retain the skills they had previously acquired, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria through the Partnership and Local Rights
Keeping Children Connected Beyond Borders
For hundreds of children across 18 communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), writing a simple message is more than putting words on paper it is a chance to stay connected with people who support their dreams. Between April and July 2026, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria