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United Effort Urged to Boost Nigeria's Digital Innovation

5/15/2025

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria is calling for a united front among academia, industry, and government to boost research funding and digital progress. During a visit from Lancaster University, NITDA's Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, passionately highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships to ignite innovation and foster economic growth, especially in agriculture and cutting-edge technologies.

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria is calling for a united front among academia, industry, and government to boost research funding and digital progress. During a visit from Lancaster University, NITDA's Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, passionately highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships to ignite innovation and foster economic growth, especially in agriculture and cutting-edge technologies.