CITAD, KSSSSMB Advance Collaboration to Expand Digital Learning Opportunities in Kano Schools
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion and improve access to technology-enabled education, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strengthened its partnership with the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) to advance digital learning in secondary schools across Kano State. The renewed commitment was made during a
CITAD Convenes Stakeholders on AI Readiness at Subnational Levels
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a Research Methodology Workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness at Subnational Levels, held on April 21, 2026, at the Prof. Bjorn Beckman Hall, Kano. The workshop brought together experts, policymakers, and researchers to examine how prepared Nigerian states are to adopt and deploy AI-driven solutions. In
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
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.
Report on the National Women’s Circle – Nigeria (2025)
PDF FILE Report of the National Women’s Circle – Nigeria (2025) Organized by: Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Supported by: Local Networks (LocNet) Initiative Date: 28 October 2025 Venue: Online Compiled by: Harira Wakili, National Gender Coordinator (Nigeria) Introduction The National Women’s Circle was organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development
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