National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country.
Our Act (National Information Technology Development Act (2007) mandates us to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria.
Our role therefore is to develop, regulate and advise on Information technology in the country through regulatory standards, guidelines and policies. Additionally, NITDA is the clearing house for all IT projects and infrastructural development in the country. It is the prime Agency for e-government implementation, Internet governance and general IT development in Nigeria.
NITDA is poised to actualise its mammoth mandate through strategic and inclusive stakeholder management, local and international partnership and efficient utilisation of resources in the interest of Nigeria
NITDA-Digital Economy Employability Programme (DEEP) Registration Form
Driving inclusive digital adoption, optimization and connecting participants to deeper opportunities in the Digital Economy.
SCOPE AND BENEFIT
1. Discover opportunities in the Digital Economy
2. Jumpstart one of the top 10 in-demand Digital Skills
3. Learn Skills to set up Google Business Profile, and Google Suite and monetize content online
4. Connect to learning platforms
5. Learn how to use data and analytics for business decisions
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NITDA-DEEP Program, You MUST:
1. Be a beginner in the Digital Economy with NO prior IT skills
2. Have an interest in IT skill development
3. Available for training in your State of Residence.
4. Ready to dedicate 2 hours daily for self-paced certification
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