In an effort to propel Africa into the forefront of the global digital revolution, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has underscored the significance of collaboration and cooperation among African nations in leveraging technology for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Inuwa stressed the importance of alliance in addressing the challenges faced by African nations and harnessing the potential of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive socio-economic development. He also acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Smart Africa Initiative in fostering pan-African cooperation in the digital space. Nigeria is investing heavily in digital skills development, with a number of initiatives aimed at training young people in the latest digital technologies and nurturing digital entrepreneurship and supporting startups.
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