Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) called for closer cooperation between researchers, businesses and government at the Nigeria Computer Society conference in Jos, northern Nigeria, in July 2026.
MegaNews reported the intervention on July 30. The society’s own announcement placed its RISE conference at Crispan Hotel in Jos from July 27 to 30.
Okay News reports that Aristotle Onumo, NITDA’s director responsible for stakeholder management and partnerships, delivered remarks on behalf of Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, according to MegaNews.
The agency urged participants to turn emerging technologies into practical applications and invest in digital skills and research. Its message also called for partnerships involving technology professionals and entrepreneurs.
The gathering was the society’s 20th international conference on technology and computing. Its programme focused on using digital innovation and emerging technologies to support economic growth.
MegaNews reported that society President Muhammad Sirajo said the event brought policymakers, researchers, regulators and industry representatives together to discuss technology deployment.
The organiser’s announcement invited business leaders, academics, students and technology professionals to exchange ideas and examine new technologies. NITDA’s participation concerned collaboration and skills; the reports did not announce a new funding award or signed partnership.
