CITAD Engages Gwagwalada Police Division on Peaceful Elections and GBV Prevention
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting democratic accountability and protecting vulnerable groups, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) conducted an advocacy visit to the Gwagwalada Division Police Station in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 18, 2026. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between civil society and law enforcement on
CITAD Strengthens Media Partnership with Democracy Radio to Promote Digital Inclusion and Responsible AI in Journalism
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has continued its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s information ecosystem through strategic partnerships with media organizations. On February 17, 2026, CITAD paid a courtesy visit to the Democracy Radio Office in Abuja to explore collaboration on digital inclusion, combating misinformation, and promoting the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence
Report on Fediverse Sensitization Workshop at ABU
Date: Monday, 16 February 2026 Venue: LT 1 Lecture Theater, Faculty of Social Sciences, ABU Zaria Organizers: Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Prepared by: Mujahid Ameen Lilo Date of Submission: Thursday, 19 February 2026 1.Background On 16 February 2026, the organization conducted a sensitization workshop at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to introduce students to the
Report of Workshop on Engendering and Greening Digital Policies in Nigeria
Report of Workshop on Engendering and Greening Digital Policies in Nigeria Date: 28th – 29th Jan, 2026 Venue: Digital Bridge Institute Project Background and Rationale Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda is advancing rapidly, driven by goals of economic diversification, innovation, and service delivery efficiency. However, this transformation is occurring against a backdrop of deep gender
Advancing Child Online Safety: Civil Society Engages National Assembly on Digital Rights Protection
As Nigeria’s digital space continues to expand, concerns about the safety of children online have become increasingly urgent. Addressing this challenge, members of the National Online Safety Coalition engaged the National Assembly in a strategic advocacy visit aimed at strengthening legislative protection for children in the digital environment. On the 9th of October, 2025, representatives
REPORT OF A WEBINAR ON RISING DIGITAL RIGHTS ABUSES IN NIGERIA ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD)
Date: 6th November, 2025 Venue: Online As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem expands, concerns about violations of digital rights, particularly freedom of expression and online civic participation continue to intensify. In response to the rising cases of harassment, intimidation, censorship, and arrests targeting online activists and journalists, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted a
REPORT OF A TWO-DAY TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTS WITH DISABILITIES
REPORT OF A TWO-DAY TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTS WITH DISABILITIES ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) Date: 14th & 15th November, 2025 Venue: PWD Digital Hub, CITAD In its efforts to build the capacity of persons with the disabilities, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) conducted a two-day capacity-building training
Inspiring Integrity and Purpose: ILERIS October 2025 Session with Dr. Umar Yakubu
Inspiring Integrity and Purpose: ILERIS October 2025 Session with Dr. Umar Yakubu Creating spaces where young people can engage meaningfully with ethical leadership remains central to CITAD’s youth development work. This commitment was evident during the October edition of the Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series (ILERIS), which featured Dr. Umar Yakubu, Executive Director of the
REPORT OF THE WOMEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (WIGF) 2025
REPORT OF THE WOMEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (WIGF) 2025 ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM Theme: From Vision to Visibility – Advancing Women’s Leadership in Digital Governance Date: 25th November, 2025 Venue: Online The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with
Building Community Champions to End Gender-Based Violence in Rural FCT
Building Community Champions to End Gender-Based Violence in Rural FCT As cases of gender-based violence continue to surface across communities, strengthening local response systems has become increasingly urgent. In early December 2025, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria, convened a three-day training aimed at building community capacity to