Recruitment, apply for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) programme 2024 Below:
Gatekeepers News reports that the NITDA – National Information Technology Development Agency has partnered with Coursera to offer learning scholarships that will enable Nigerian citizens to obtain professional certifications from some of the world’s leading multinational tech companies (e.g. Meta, Google, IBM) and top ranked US universities.
NITDA is recruiting to fill the position below:
NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: All States | Nigeria.
Job Description:
The 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, organized by NITDA, aims to leverage technology and innovation to tackle critical infrastructure issues.
It features a total prize pool of N11 million, encouraging participants to develop digital solutions that promote sustainability and address pressing challenges facing Nigeria.
Qualifications and Requirements:
To be considered for the NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, you must:
- Nigerian Citizenship: All participants must be Nigerian citizens with a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s License).
- Age Limit: Participants must be 18 years and above at the time of registration to ensure legal participation and commitment.
- Team Composition: Teams must consist of 2 – 5 members, with a mix of technical and non-technical backgrounds, to encourage diverse problem-solving approaches.
Participants must join as part of a team; individual entries will not be accepted
Participants will work in teams to:
- Identify critical infrastructure (from selected innovation challenge focus areas) in their respective states.
- Use mapping and visualization tools to create detailed, interactive digital maps.
- Present the findings in a way that tells a compelling story about the infrastructure needs and opportunities in their state.
- Submit their final project as a URL to a digital map that showcases the identified infrastructure and insights.
Benefits of 2024 NITDA Digital Innovation Challenge
- Five Million Naira for 1 Winner
- One Million Naira Each for Six (6) Regional Winners
- The aim of the Challenge is to generate comprehensive, data-driven digital maps for Nigeria’s 36 states including the FCT, focusing on critical infrastructure to enhance decision-making and development planning.
Apply Here
Deadline: September 25, 2024
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