Citad
Empowering Change Through Digital Innovation
About
The Centre for Information Technology and Development is a Nigerian nonprofit that uses technology for social development. Its work covers digital inclusion, cybersecurity, civic engagement, artificial-intelligence research, digital skills, entrepreneurship and technology-supported peacebuilding. It supports underserved communities and promotes equitable access to technology and information.
To empower citizens toward a just, knowledge-based society grounded in sustainable and balanced development through ICT, capacity development, advocacy, research and partnerships.
CITAD began in 1996 as a single Computer Literacy Project. In 2000, it expanded to include additional projects and developed into a broader nongovernmental and nonprofit organization. Its website does not identify individual founders.
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- Established in 1996, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in Nigeria GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any science & technology charities in Nigeria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Nigeria data
- Its integrity score of 25 is below most of the 199 science & technology charities in Nigeria GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its registration and its financial disclosures. Explore Nigeria data
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Citad is registered in Nigeria. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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25 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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#199 of 199 science & technology charities in Nigeria on integrity score
25/100 puts it in the top 100% of the cohort. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar science & technology charities in Nigeria.
Cause areas in Nigeria
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- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria · 36 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Citad
Citad is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 25/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Centre for Information Technology and Development is a Nigerian nonprofit that uses technology for social development. Its work covers digital inclusion, cybersecurity, civic engagement, artificial-intelligence research, digital skills, entrepreneurship and technology-supported peacebuilding. It supports underserved communities and promotes equitable access to technology and information. Citad is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Nigeria. The organization was founded in 1996.
Citad is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Nigeria. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
Citad is located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
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Quick facts about Citad
- What is Citad?
- Citad is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Kano, Nigeria. The Centre for Information Technology and Development is a Nigerian nonprofit that uses technology for social development. Its work covers digital inclusion, cybersecurity, civic engagement, artificial-intelligence research, digital skills, entrepreneurship and technology-supported peacebuilding. It supports underserved communities and promotes equitable access to technology and information.
- When was Citad founded?
- Citad was founded in 1996.
- Where is Citad located?
- Headquartered in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Citad trustworthy?
- Citad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Citad's website?
- http://www.citad.org.ng
- Are donations to Citad tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nigeria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.