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Top Story: NITDA Trains Persons with Disabilities in Digital Skills, Reinforcing Push for Inclusive Tech Economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has trained a new cohort of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in essential digital skills, as part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to promote inclusive participation in the country’s growing digital economy.
The training programme, delivered in partnership with Innovate for All (IFA) and SIMBED, is aimed at equipping PwDs with practical digital competencies that enable meaningful participation in technology-driven sectors, regardless of physical ability.
Speaking on behalf of NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, the agency’s Director of Special Duties, Mr Oladejo Olawunmi, said the initiative reflects a deliberate shift from viewing PwDs as beneficiaries of support to recognising them as contributors to national productivity.
The Director described the participants as “champions and ambassadors of digital inclusion”, encouraging them to apply their skills and share knowledge within their communities.
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On Startup Spotlight:
South African Startup, Naritive, Joins Google for Startups Cloud Programme’s Scale Tier
South African startup Naritive Tech has officially joined the Scale Tier of the Google for Startups Cloud Programme, the programme’s highest and most selective level. This positions Naritive among a small cohort of global startups recognised for enterprise-grade technical capabilities and scalability.
Naritive specialises in programmatic Ad Stories, blending the immersive engagement of social media stories with the scale of the open web. The approach allows brands to own and control their narratives while reaching audiences at scale.
“Being selected for Google’s highest startup tier tells us two things,” said Nicolas van Zyl, CEO of Naritive Global. “Firstly, it confirms that Naritive is effectively future-proofing its solutions. In our industry, a Google endorsement is of the highest esteem.”
“Secondly, winning a tightly fought partnership like this validates our team. It proves we have the talent capable of producing the highest quality work and the performance culture to win at the highest levels.”
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
Egypt’s Startup, NowPay Raises $20M to Expand Payroll and Shariah-Compliant Financial Services into Saudi Arabia. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
