By Busola Bamidele At the IoT West Africa Conference in Lagos, NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Ayodele Bakare, delivered a keynote highlighting the critical role of IoT and AI in Africa's digital transformation.He emphasized the urgency… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NITDA targets 95% digital literacy by 2030, urges support for local startups By Busola Bamidele on May 15, 2025 By Busola Bamidele At the IoT West Africa Conference in Lagos, NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Ayodele Bakare, delivered a keynote highlighting the critical role of IoT and AI in Africa's digital transformation. He emphasized the urgency of building digital talent across Nigeria, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This push aligns with NITDA's goal to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030 and 70% by 2027 under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Read also: APPLY NOW: Inventory Officer APPLY NOW: Accountant NITDA targets 95% digital literacy by 2030, urges support for local startups Mastering time intelligence for career success BATN empowers young agripreneurs with ₦27 million in grants to drive agricultural innovation The DG also advocated for inclusive and ethical regulatory frameworks for AI and IoT and called for increased support for local startups through improved funding, infrastructure, and market access. He stressed the need for collaboration among government, industry, academia, civil society, and global partners like Smart Africa and AfCFTA to unlock Africa's digital potential.

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