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As an independent online news channel, JOWB  upholds journalism pillars in Nigeria through accurate reporting and transparency. Headquartered in Nigeria, JOWB promotes and defends press freedom, providing safety resources for journalists in dangerous zones and conditions. The organization monitors and reports press freedom violations, advocates for policies defending journalists' safety, and prepares, protects, and extracts journalists in dangerous situations.

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As an independent online news channel, JOWB upholds journalism pillars in Nigeria through accurate reporting and transparency. Headquartered in Nigeria, JOWB promotes and defends press freedom, providing safety resources for journalists in dangerous zones and conditions. The organization monitors and reports press freedom violations, advocates for policies defending journalists' safety, and prepares, protects, and extracts journalists in dangerous situations.

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Journalist Without Borders (JOWB) was established on 9th August,2022 as a complementary partner to Nigerian press freedom organizations, addressing safety concerns for journalists working in hostile zones, detained unjustly, or facing rights abuse. General operating support for JOWB enables this respected organization to respond to press freedom challenges in Nigeria and advocate for detained journalists in other African countries.
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Global Rights Group Raises Alarm Over El-Rufai Detention, Demands Court Appearance

Global Rights Group Raises Alarm Over El-Rufai Detention, Demands Court Appearance By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA March, 2026 - An international civil rights organisation, the Democracy and Rights Observatory (DRO), has called for immediate legal clarity and global scrutiny over the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, , warning that the case could test Nigeria’s commitment to due process and judicial independence. In a statement released Sunday, th

Nigeria Charts AI Sovereignty Path, NITDA Pushes ‘Build, Not Just Use’ Agenda

Nigeria Charts AI Sovereignty Path, NITDA Pushes ‘Build, Not Just Use’ Agenda By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to position Nigeria as a producer—not just a consumer—of artificial intelligence technologies, with a strong emphasis on responsibility, inclusivity and data sovereignty. Speaking virtually at the InnovateAI Conference in Lagos, Director-General of the National Information Technology Developme

Abia’s ‘One Citizen’ Vision Gets Federal Tech Backing as NITDA Pushes Interoperable Governance

Abia’s ‘One Citizen’ Vision Gets Federal Tech Backing as NITDA Pushes Interoperable Governance By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sub-national digital reforms, partnering with the Abia State Government to advance enterprise architecture and data interoperability across public institutions. The collaboration was spotlighted at the Future Enterprise

Two Years On, Galaxy Backbone Recasts Nigeria’s Digital Nerve Centre

Two Years On, Galaxy Backbone Recasts Nigeria’s Digital Nerve Centre By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - Two years after a new executive management team was appointed to lead Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), the federal government’s digital infrastructure company says it has moved from stabilisation to strategic expansion—strengthening sovereign infrastructure and repositioning itself as a central pillar of Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Appointe

NITDA Sparks Digital Surge in Enugu with Youth Tech Boost

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, alongside the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, presenting a computer donated by the Agency to a beneficiary of the Digital Skills Acceleration Competition (DSAC) at the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF 2026) in Enugu State. NITDA Sparks Digital Surge in Enugu with Youth Tech Boost By Glori

NITDA Takes Digital Reform Drive to Cross River, Targets 2,000 Civil Servants

Group photograph of the Head of Service, Mr. Orok Okon (middle); representative of the DG, NITDA, Dr. Aristotle Onumo (third left); DG, CRS MEDA, Mr. Great Ogban; and other state government officials. NITDA Takes Digital Reform Drive to Cross River, Targets 2,000 Civil Servants By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has urged civil servants in C

NITDA Moves Federal Character Commission Into Digital Era

Group photograph of the Director-General’s representative, the Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambour (middle), with trained FCC staff members at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. NITDA Moves Federal Character Commission Into Digital Era By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken its digital reform drive to the Federal Character Com

Beyond Basic IT: NITDA’s DL4ALL Rewires Federal Civil Service for Digital Future

Beyond Basic IT: NITDA’s DL4ALL Rewires Federal Civil Service for Digital Future By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recorded a major breakthrough in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda, with more than 10,000 civil servants successfully completing foundational digital literacy training under its Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme. Implemented in partn

Digital Future: FG Accelerates Civil Service Tech Drive

Digital Future: FG Accelerates Civil Service Tech Drive By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition the Nigerian public service for the digital age, with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) driving large-scale digital literacy training across ministries, departments and agencies. Speaking at the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training awards programme in Abuja, NITDA Direc

NITDA Empowers Corps Members to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Revolution

NITDA Empowers Corps Members to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Revolution By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has strengthened its partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), rewarding eight outstanding corps members with ₦3.5 million and laptops for their roles as Digital Literacy Champions in communities across the country. The presentation was made by NITDA Director-General, Malam K

Ojougboh Foundation Pays Exam Fees, Rewards Excellence in Delta School

L–R: Son of the late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, Mr. Nkem Ojougboh; Chairperson, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh; and another son, Mr. Orieka Ojougboh, during the event in Agbor, Delta State, recently. Ojougboh Foundation Pays Exam Fees, Rewards Excellence in Delta School By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has deepened its contribution to Nigeria’s education drive with a targeted intervention at St. Columba’s

ITU Backs Nigeria’s Push for Inclusive Digital Growth

ITU Backs Nigeria’s Push for Inclusive Digital Growth By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, as the Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, paid a courtesy visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja. The visit signalled deepening coopera

At 35, CAC Bets on AI as NITDA Signals Full Regulatory Backing

At 35, CAC Bets on AI as NITDA Signals Full Regulatory Backing By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged strong institutional support for the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) artificial intelligence–driven transformation, as the Commission marked its 35th anniversary in Abuja. The assurance was given by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, during a goodwill address at the a

NCC Opens Abuja Talks with Liberia Regulator to Deepen West Africa’s Digital Ties

L–R: Engr. Aliyu Yusuf Aboki, Executive Secretary, WATRA; Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA); Dr. Kelechi Nwankwo, Director, Corporate Planning, Strategy and Risk Management (NCC); Hon. Ben Fofana, Commissioner with oversight responsibility for Licensing and Regulation (LTA); and Usman Mamman, Director, Licensing and Authoris

Hands Off Nigeria’s Digital Lifelines: NCC, NSCDC Signal Zero Tolerance for Fibre Cuts

Hands Off Nigeria’s Digital Lifelines: NCC, NSCDC Signal Zero Tolerance for Fibre Cuts By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a strong warning to construction companies, contractors, and other stakeholders over the growing incidence of fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country, declaring that ne

$1bn Investment Pays Off as Nigeria’s Networks Post Measurable Quality Gains — NCC

$1bn Investment Pays Off as Nigeria’s Networks Post Measurable Quality Gains — NCC By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA February, 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Report, revealing measurable improvements in network quality across the country, driven by sustained industry investment and strengthened regulatory oversight. The report, unveiled at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, underscores steady progress

Guarding the Digital Future: NCC, NDPC Forge Unified Front on Telecom Data Protection

L–R: Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC); Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC; and Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NCC and NDPC on 5 February 2026 at the NCC Headqua

Performance Over Paperwork: NIGCOMSAT Resets Service Delivery Culture

Performance Over Paperwork: NIGCOMSAT Resets Service Delivery Culture By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA January, 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has adopted the Federal Government’s Performance Management System (PMS) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, improve efficiency, and enhance public service delivery across the organisation. The initiative, which includes intensive staff training, aligns with the reform agenda of the Pr

Beyond Broadcasting: NITDA, NBC Seek Joint Path on Digital Governance

Beyond Broadcasting: NITDA, NBC Seek Joint Path on Digital Governance By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA January, 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have initiated discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening digital transformation and regulatory frameworks across Nigeria’s increasingly convergent media and technology sectors. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa C

NITDA Strengthens Commitment to Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

NITDA Strengthens Commitment to Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities By Gloria Sarauniya Usman ABUJA, NIGERIA January, 2026 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has strengthened its commitment to inclusive digital development following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja, under its Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative. The programme equipped 50 participants with practi

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