CSOs Embark on Voters’ Sensitisation in Bauchi
By Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) operating in Bauchi state on Saturday embarked on a campaign rally to sensitise the residents of the state on the need to register, votes and protect their votes. The sensitisation exercise which was organised by One Voice Nigeria in collaboration with Centre for […]
“Mata Ne a Baya a Fannin Kimiyya Da Fasaha”
A ranar 11 ga watan Fabrairun kowacce shekara ne ake bikin ranar wayar da kai game da gudunmawar mata ga harkar kimiyya da fasaha a duniya. Majalisar Dinkin Duniya, ta ce ita da hukumominta sun lura cewa a shekara 25 da ta wuce, an samu wawakeken gibi a tsakanin mata da maza a harkar kimiyya […]
Kano LG Polls: CSOs Fault Process, Say Multiple, Underage Voting Rampant
By Nasir Ibrahim Two election monitors in Saturday’s local government polls in Kano, Centre for Information Technology And Development (CITAD) and Action Aid International Nigeria, have faulted the entire process. They said the process was flawed since it permitted open, multiple, and underage voting. A statement issued by media coordinator, Election Monitoring Team of CITAD, […]
Centre Calls for Criminalization of On-Line Violence
By Richard P. Ngbokai. A Kano based advocacy organization, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the criminalization of gender based violence perpetrated against women on the Internet. The programme assistant on gender and the Internet advocacy CITAD, Maryam Ado Haruna who made the call in a press briefing said cybercrime Act […]
CITAD Facilitates Political Office Aspirants and Electorates Public Discussion
By Hamza Ibrahim. As local governments election draw nearer in Kano state, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has brokered a public discussion between electorates in different Kano communities and their aspiring political figures. The discussion which took place across ActionAid International Nigeria supported project, “Strengthening Citizens Engagement in Electoral Process (SCEEP)†communities […]
Centre Seeks Law to Prevent Online Harassment of Women
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has called on the Federal Government to introduce internet safety and security in the nation’s computer studies curriculum. Hajiya Maryam Ado-Haruna, the CITAD Programme Assistant, Gender and Internet Advocacy, made the call on Thursday while briefing newsmen in Kano on the outcome of its research on Gender-Based […]
Text of a Press Conference on Gender-Based Violence Online Research Carried Out
By Maryam Ado Haruna. Distinguished members of the press, I welcome you all to our press conference on the outcomes of our researches on Gender Based Violence Online. In 2017, Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from Internews and Association for Progressive Communication, undertook some researches to find out factors inhibiting women’s […]
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JOB DESCRIPTION Position:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Driver Responsible to:Â Â Â Â Logistics Advisor Location:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Abuja Line Management: None Overall Purpose The successful candidate will use ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)/ Centre for Information Development and Technology (CITAD) vehicles to facilitate […]
Don Expresses Worry Over Violence Against Women On Internet
Bauchi – Sanah Abdullahi Muaz, a university don, has expressed concern over increase rate of violence against women online. Muaz, a lecturer with Bayero University Kano, said addressing online violence against women requires collective efforts from individuals, corporate bodies, and governments. Muaz made the statement on Sunday in Bauchi during a 2-day Internet Safety and Security Training […]
Group Calls For Establishment Of National Peace Commission
Bauchi – Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, the Executive Director of Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has called for the establishment of National Peace Commission to promote peace building in Nigeria. Ya’u stated this during a one day hate speech evaluation meeting held at Command Guest House in Bauchi on Sunday. He said “There is the need […]
