Polls: NGO Tasks NBC On Hate, Dangerous Speech
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), a Kano based NGO, has urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to ensure effective monitoring of radio and television stations to check hate and unwanted news content as the 2019 general elections draws nearer. Mr Hamza Ibrahim, CITAD Coordinator, Curbing Hate and Dangerous Speech Project, made the
CITAD Appeals To Editors To Control Hate Speech
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has appealed to editors in media houses to control the use of hate speech on their websites to promote national unity. The centre’s Coordinator, Hate Speech Project, Malam Hamza Ibrahim, made the appeal at a news conference held at the centre in Kano on Wednesday. He said that
NGO Advises Online Media to Move Against Hate Speeches
A Kano based Non Governmental Organisation, Centre for Information Technology and Development, has advised Online Newspapers to regulate their sites against hate speeches. Malam Hamza Ibrahim, the spokesperson of CITAD gave the advice on Wednesday at a media briefing organised by the association in Kano. According to Ibrahim, the organisation has tracked 175 hate speeches
Boko Haram Attack: Center Warns Against Circulation of Fake Images on Social Media
The Center for Information Technology and Development, CITAD, said it has sadly noticed fake pictures of Nigerian military officers in circulation, especially on social media platforms. According to the centre, the now viral image shows two gentlemen in Nigerian military uniform, one is dead while the other is loudly crying. The image was said to
Election: Centre Cautions Politicians Against Hate, Dangerous Speech
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has appealed to the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Prince Uche Secondus, to caution their party faithful to desist from dangerous and hateful speeches during campaigns, saying doing that could truncate the peaceful conduct
December 2018: Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series
By Maryam Ado Haruna. The December edition of the Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interactive Series, which was held today 10th December, 2018 at CITAD’s head office, hosted Prof. Jibril Ibrahim who is a reputable academic, researcher, Activist and columnist with Daily Trust newspaper. In his welcoming remarks, the executive director of Centre for Information Technology and
Violence Against Women: Group Launches Campaign in Kano, FCT, Bauchi
By Yakubu Salisu, Kano. A group, Centre for Information, Technology Development (CITAD), has launched a Gender-based Violence campaign in Kano, Bauchi and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of the UN-sanctioned 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The Campaign, Tagged: Take Back the Tech, with hashtag #TBTT, is a global and collaborative campaign for
CITAD Urges Women To Protect Themselves Against Male Domination Through ICT
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) had called on women and girls to acquire Information and Communication Technology, ICT education in order to protect themselves against male domination in the spheres of life. Maryam Ado Haruna, Programme Officer, Gender and Internet Advocacy in CITAD, made the call on Sunday, at a press conference to
CITAD Stages Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
By Binta Shama. The Centre for Information, Technology and Development (CITAD), has embarked on a 16-day of Activism against gender-based violence which began on the 25th of November as a means to shape, define, participate, use and share knowledge, information and technology, and to create digital spaces that are safe and equal. CITAD made this
Corruption: Adopt e-Governance, CITAD, PI Tell Politicians
By Idowu Isamotu. Ahead of 2019 general elections, two leading Digital Rights groups, Paradigm Initiative and Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) have charged candidates of all political parties to adopt electronic governance (e-governance) with a view to curbing corruption in the country. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday, The Program Manager,