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NITDA Trains 40 Journalists on Digital Journalism, Fact-Checking
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has trained 40 media professionals and social media influencers in digital journalism and fact–checking, to stem the tide of fake news.
The Agency’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Hadiza Umar, said in her keynote address at the event in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that the agency was committed to expanding the digital space.
She said the two-day capacity-building workshop, themed “Digital Journalism, Media Ethics and Fact-Checking” would help promote strong, digital-based journalism that serves the best and broadest interests of the nation.
Umar said the goal of the workshop was for practitioners to learn how to do fact checks to help them do due diligence on any information that comes their way.
This, she says, is part of her efforts to help stem the tide of fake news.
He said that NITDA had identified development regulation, digital transformation, digital literacy and skills, promotion of indigenous content, among the seven crucial strategic pillars for the development of the digital economy.
Ms Umar said: “In organizing this crucial event, we are grateful to Image Merchants Promotion Ltd, IMPR, Penlight Center for Investigative Journalism, Khadimiyya Foundation, for their collaboration as our regular partners in progress.
“There is no doubt about the fact that we are in the digital age where everything is now based on computers and the Internet.
“We are interested, therefore, in our journalists taking advantage of the digital tools available to do their job better and better serve the country.”
Ms Umar, represented by Penlight Center Project Manager Dahiru Lawal, identified the authoritative presence of social media as one of the challenges posed by the digital age.
“Of course, unregulated social media is a free market where anything goes.
“Fake news, toxic content, hateful stuff, divisive and inciting narratives are prevalent there because there are no gatekeepers or regulators to direct the traffic.
“So the theme of this year’s workshop is very appropriate and timely,” he said.
Ms. Umar invited the participants to deepen their knowledge of social media management which, she said, would help them take advantage of social media and avoid its pitfalls.
While presenting his article, Dr. Mansur Buhari, from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, identified the misapplication of the journalistic race against time, RAT, as one of the reasons for the rapid spread of disinformation and misinformation in Nigeria.
“One of the reasons for the rapid spread of disinformation and misinformation in Nigeria is the misapplication of the journalistic race against time, even by supposedly trained journalists who want to be the first to break the news with only half the time. the image,” he said.
According to him, the lack of patience and resilience to get the full picture before releasing information has embarrassed so many great journalists.
A cross-section of participants when interviewed expressed satisfaction with the workshop and thanked NITDA for its efforts in the fight against fake news.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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