NGO Wants Govt. to Enlighten Politicians on Dangers of Hate Speech
A Kano-based Non Governmental Organization, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on government to sensitise politicians on the dangers associated with hate speeches. The CITAD Senior Programme Officer, Mr Isah Garba gave the advice while briefing newsmen in Kano on Wednesday. He said the call was necessary in order to promote peaceful
We Have Enough Laws For Hate Speech, Stakeholders Tell FG
…identify root causes of hate speech By Emmanuel Elebeke. ABUJA- Federal government has been advised to reconsider its stands to pass a new law for hate speech in the country. This was the view of some participants at the inaugural Peace and Security Network Quarterly confab series held in Abuja on Monday. They argued that
Northeast Students Debate Solutions to Insurgency
Yola – Students of tertiary institutions in Adamawa have commenced debate on finding lasting solutions to insurgency and challenges posed by displaced persons in the North East. The debate involved students of Moddibo Adama University of Technology, Yola; Adamawa State University, Mubi; and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi. The event is organised by Centre for Information Technology
CITAD:Voter Education Step Down Training
By Sagiru Ado Abubakar. As a means of providing citizens of democracy with basic information about participating in elections, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized 2-day Voter Education Training for the 18 SCEEP Communities in Kano Sate. This is coming barely a week after unveiling of the voter education training manual ahead
SCEEP: 2018 First Quarter Budget Forum
By Sagiru Ado. In continuous efforts to strengthen citizens’ engagement with relevant stakeholders on budgetary processes and improve service delivery in the state, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in collaboration with Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) has on Thursday 29th March, 2018 organized the fifth round of the quarterly Budget
Entrepreneurship: Nigeria Can Overtake India – Expert
By Bashir Mohammed . A renowned entrepreneur and computer expert, Hajiya Amal Hassan, has said Nigeria has the potentials for entrepreneurship that can overtake India in the effort for economic growth and employment creation. Speaking at a public lecture on leadership, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano, yesterday, Hassan said the
CITAD Unveils Voter Education Manual
By Tijjani Ibrahim. The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has unveiled a new voter education training manual for public scrutiny ahead of 2019 general elections. Speaking to journalists, the Acting Executive Director of the centre, Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai, said the programme, supported by Action Aid International, was organized to let participants make their
We Have Enough Laws For Hate Speech, Stakeholders Tell FG
By Emmanuel Elebeke. Federal government has been advised to reconsider its stands to pass a new law for hate speech in the country. This was the view of some participants at the inaugural Peace and Security Network Quarterly confab series held in Abuja on Monday. They argued that the country has enough laws to take
CITAD Promises To Engage Youth in Peace-Building
By Eseohe Ebhota. The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has said it will continue to work with youths especially in areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This remark was made by the head of the Abuja office and programme officer, CITAD Mr. Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro during his courtesy visit to Media Trust’s
Veteran Journalist Seeks End To Early Girl Marriage
Ibrahim M. Baba -Bauchi, a veteran journalist in Bauchi State, has stressed the need to address problem of early marriage and lack of educational opportunities among girl child in Nigeria. He stated this at the weekend ay while presenting a paper entitled “Women Participation in Governance and Decision Making Process†during the commemoration of this