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Tech - News - Startups Updated: April 30, 2020

NITDA Unveils Virtual Learning Academy For Nigerians

By Joan Oyemolan
April 30, 2020
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The National Information Technology Development Agency has unveiled a Virtual Learning Academy to provide Nigerians with access to digital education and skills.

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami,  on Wednesday during the inaugural virtual event, noted that 12,000 Nigerians had shown interest in the programs.

Pantami added that the initiative was trigger by the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in the country and in line with this, the agency has included governance as an activity to be conducted in the academy alongside free courses with certification from CISCO, Oracle, Huawei and Havard among others.

Pantami said that the plan would have to be approved by the President.

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“We are working to conduct the Federal Executive Council meetings virtually, particularly, if there is a critical issue; the President will go online and conduct a meeting virtually,” he said.

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