NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges
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NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges

Technology tamfitronics Skip to contentThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have partnered to harness the energy and creativity of young people in the West Africa sub-region to address cybersecurity challenges.Blueprint reports that the hackathon, which was the third in the series, attracted participants from 12 West African countries. Winners and participants received cash prizes and gift items as recognition for their achievements.Speaking at a regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, said the event was aimed at identifying and nurturing cybersecurity experts who can combat the growing threat of cybercrime in the region.Represented by Oladejo Olawumi, emphasised the importance of harnessing the energy and creativity of young people to address cybersecurity challenges. He stressed the need for countries to adhere...
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NITDA: Nigerian Curriculum Needs Overhaul To Meet 21st-Century Needs
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NITDA: Nigerian Curriculum Needs Overhaul To Meet 21st-Century Needs

Technology tamfitronics DG NITDA Kashifu Shadow The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)Kashifu Inuwa, is urging for an overhaul of curriculums across all levels to meet 21st-century digital skills.Mr Inuwa made the call on Friday during a meeting in Abuja with the management team of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)led by its executive secretary, Ismail Junaidu.The DG said the review would be in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to create millions of jobs by leveraging digital technologies and achieving a digital literacy rate of 70 per cent by 2027.“Digital technology has an important role to play in the design of the curriculum, content and processes due to the evolution of technology.“Disruptive technology has substituted the way of doing things worldwide, of which Nigeria as...
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