When Borrowing Becomes Harm and NITDA Responds By Fatimah Yusuf Usman In an era where a few smartphone taps can secure a loan in minutes, digital lending has become a financial lifeline for millions of Nigerians. There are no queues, no forms, no physical encounters—just seamless...

NITDA Equips PRNigeria Ilorin Centre to Boost Youth Digital Skills In a significant move to advance digital empowerment and media innovation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has equipped the PRNigeria Centre in Ilorin with cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The intervention marks a major milestone in...

NITDA’s Journey So Far in Tinubu's Nigeria By Fatimah Yusuf Usman If Nigeria ever needed proof that purposeful governance can birth progress, then the past two years of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) offer strong evidence. In an era where many public institutions remain stuck...

NITDA’s War Against Waste and Weak Systems By Shuaib S. Agaka Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56%—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), these failures go far beyond statistical data....

FutureMap: Unlocking Potential Through Design Thinking By Shuaib S. Agaka In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, innovation is not a luxury—it is a necessity. The ability to think critically, empathize deeply, and solve problems creatively has become fundamental across all sectors—technology, governance, education, and entrepreneurship. Whether launching...

FutureMap Foundation Unveils New Board of Directors to Drive Youth Empowerment and Digital Innovation in Africa The FutureMap Foundation, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through technology, innovation, and mentorship, has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors. This strategic...