Nigeria lagging behind in $11trillion Digital Economy NITDA
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By Henry Umoru – Abuja
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency ( NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa has declared that Nigeria is lagging behind in the $11trillion Digital Economy in the world despite its huge population and potentials.
The NITDA boss who noted that Data and not oil, is driving the economy of leading countries of the world today, said that digital economy and not the mono-product one being run in the country is what Nigeria must key into and which the agency with the support of its supervising ministry, is facilitating for the country through required innovations and technology.
Senate assures NITDA of expeditious passage of amendment to 2007 Act Senate assures NITDA of expeditious passage of amendment to 2007 Act
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The Senate has assured the National Information Technology Development Agency ( NITDA), of expeditious consideration of whatever amendments to the 2007 Act setting up the agency.
Senator representing Osun Central and Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru, gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa in the latter Abuja office.
Senator Basiru said the Senate was willing to provide the required legislations that will fast track the digitalization process of the nation’s economy.
Bridging the Digital Divide For Persons With Disability In Nigeria, By Inyene Ibanga
Persons with disability need opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills and vocation to enable them contribute to society in productive ways.
…developing creative capacity for the persons with disability by removing barriers in order to facilitate self-efficiency and mastery is necessary support to help them live full and productive lives… Technology can help improve independent living for persons living with a disability, serve to open doors and provide access to opportunities and thereby make life easier and more normal for these affected people.
The emergence of digital technology has continued to improve accessibility for people by making their daily lives more comfortable and easier. As a critical enabler and disrupter, digital technology is transforming lives and empowering people across the world at a blistering pace.
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Why we’re investing in digital innovation, entrepreneurship centre FG
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…Seeks, States, private sector participation
By Emmanuel Elebeke
The Federal Government says its primary objective in building the pioneer National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is to create an atmosphere that would usher in innovation-driven culture among the Nigerian populace.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami made the call at the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Abuja.
The minister said the Centre is critical for our journey to the digital economy because it will play a huge role in creating value and prosperity among the people.