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‎…NITDA also warned that the malware is designed to steal saved passwords, personal data. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times| The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning over an active AI-powered malware known as “DeepLoad,” describing it as a major cybersecurity threat targeting government agencies, financial institutions, businesses, and individuals across…

The NextGen Fellowship is a special track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation. It spotlights exceptional young Nigerians and equips them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that turn learning into lasting opportunity. The Fellowship is co-created by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital…

The Executive Director of the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Grace Jerry, has called for stronger efforts to close Nigeria’s digital divide, as she addressed a digital literacy training for persons with disabilities organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The programme, held in collaboration with IFA and SIMBED, forms part of NITDA’s Digital Literacy for…

أطلقت SecDojo شراكة استراتيجية جديدة مع وكالة تطوير تكنولوجيا المعلومات النيجيرية (NITDA) في خطوة وصفت بأنها نقطة تحول في مسيرة نيجيريا نحو تعزيز أمنها السيبراني، هذه المبادرة الطموحة تهدف إلى بناء قدرات رقمية متينة، وتطوير مهارات بشرية محلية قادرة على التصدي للتهديدات الإلكترونية المتزايدة. في قلب هذه الشراكة تقف “الأكاديمية النيجيرية للأمن السيبراني”، والتي من المتوقع أن تصبح مركزا وطنيا للتميز…

Nigeria to Host Prestigious ICEGOV 2025 Conference

Sakariyau Waris Reporting Nigeria has been officially selected to host the 2025 International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV), with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) serving as the local organizer. This prominent event, organized by the United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV),…

The National Information Technology Development Agency has alerted Nigerians about a banking malware, which targets users globally through sophisticated phishing campaigns. The advisory was released by NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team on Monday. According to the agency, the new version of the Grandoreiro is a significant threat, using “advanced techniques, including screen…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Startup Labelling Committee as part of moves to implement the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) The Agency announced the inauguration of the Committee in statement signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs & External Relations, Hadiza Umar. According to the statement, the committee, inaugurated by the Director-General of…