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Digital Bridge Institute
Agency overview
FormedMay 2004
JurisdictionNigeria
Agency executive
  • Daser David, President/CEO
Websitehttps://dbi.edu.ng/

Digital Bridge Institute is a public service institution in Nigeria established in May 2004 by Nigerian Communications Commission to foster the advancement of ICT teaching and skills, capacity building, knowledge development.[1]

Background

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The institute is wholly-owned by the Nigerian Communications Commission as a not-for-profit organization. It is responsible for professional training, academic education and research, technology studies geared towards providing universal access to digital skills to un-skilled and under-skilled people. Through campuses in Lagos, Kano State, Enugu, Adamawa State, Digital Bridge Institute offers ICT courses and programs,out of which it's innovation and entrepreneurship, cyber-security courses have been accredited by International Telecommunication Union.[2] It is also a member of the International Telecommunication Union centres of excellence network. Digital Bridge Institute trains more than 14,000 participants yearly across its campuses.[3] It introduced the Advanced Digital Appreciation for Tertiary Institutions, which aims to entrench ICT skills in the country's academic sector.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Our History". Digital Bridge Institute. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  2. ^ "Digital Bridge Institute | ITU Academy". academy.itu.int. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  3. ^ John, Moses (2021-10-05). "DBI partners NLC on training of labour leaders". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  4. ^ Covenant (2023-08-15). "ADEPTI Training: Covenant University Management Advises Staff to Maximize the Training Opportunity". Covenant University. Retrieved 2024-09-12.