REPORT: ILERIS AUGUST EDITION 2025
Marriage Shouldn’t Cage Women, Says Prof Ummu Jalingo at CITAD ILERIS Professor Ummu Ahmed Jalingo, the first female Professor of Economics in Northern Nigeria, has urged women not to see marriage as a barrier to achieving their dreams. The seasoned academic gave the charge while speaking as a guest at the Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive
Report on Webinar: Safe Digital Spaces – Strengthening Child Protection Online
As part of its ongoing efforts to create awareness on digital rights and online safety, particularly among children in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has been engaging stakeholders through media engagements, advocacy, webinars, and capacity-building initiatives to promote an inclusive and safer internet for all. Within this framework, CITAD organized a
CITAD Trains Journalists on Online Safety and Digital Rights in Kano
Date: Thursday, 4th September, 2025 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), as part of its efforts to build the capacity of journalists and create awareness on digital rights and online protection, held a one-day training for journalists in Kano. The training was designed to strengthen journalists’ knowledge of digital rights and online safety
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 THE DIGITAL RIGHTS INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KANO ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD), AVOCATS SANS FRONTIERES AND SPACES FOR CHANGE ON THE 4 TH OF DECEMBER, 2024
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Avocats Sans Frontières France and Spaces for Change with of European Union organized an inter-school competition for secondary schools in Kano titled “Say No to Cyber Bullying Video Competition 2024”. The aim of the competition was to raise public awareness of the harms of cyber bullying while
Report: Outline for a Roundtable Discussion on Gender-Based Violence
Date: 2 nd Dec. 2024 Venue: CITAD, Bjorn Beckman Hall, Kano Welcome and Introductions The roundtable discussion begins with a warm welcome to participants, setting a positive and inclusive tone. This is followed by brief introductions where attendees share their names, hobbies, and interest in the topic. To ensure a constructive discussion, ground rules are
REPORT OF THE WOMEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2024 (WIGF2024) ORGANIZED BY THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD) IN COLLABORATION WITH NIGERIAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (NIGF) ON THE 15 TH OF OCTOBER, 2024
Date: 15th October, 2024 Venue: Zoom Theme: Promoting Gender-Sensitive Internet: Women’s Inclusivity in the Digital Transformation The Women Internet Governance Forum 2024 session, organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), brought together women leaders, digital advocates, and internet stakeholders from across the continent to discuss and promote women's roles in internet governance.
Report on Technical Session on Data Protection and Compliance
Report on Technical Session on Data Protection and Compliance Date: 16th May 2024 Venue: CITAD Office and Zoom Platform Attendance: 40 participants On the 16th of May, 2024, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a technical session on data protection and compliance in partnership with Topp IT Consulting LTD, Abuja. This hybrid