cybersecurity
9 Jan
The global economic outlook for 2025 presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities for organisations in the digital age. With the rapid integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and cybersecurity into value chain analysis
19 Dec
Recently, Nigeria has been embroiled in a heated legal dispute concerning alleged defamation of character and freedom of expression, a case involving Aare Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi. This contentious issue has ignited debates on the intricate nexus of law, cybersecurity, and democracy within the nation.
Auditors seek improved cybersecurity measures to curb fraud, insider abuse in financial institutions
14 Dec
The Managing Director/CEO, SunTrust Bank Limited, Mrs. Halima Buba, has said that fraud, corruption, insider abuse and mismanagement have caused damage to Nigeria’s financial institutions.
12 Dec
HP Inc. has released a new report that highlights the cybersecurity implications stemming from inadequate device security across their lifecycle. The study, which surveyed over 800 IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs) and more than 6,000 work-from-anywhere (WFA) employees, highlights critical vulnerabilities in endpoint devices, including PCs, laptops, and printers. Key findings emphasise the need to…
4 Dec
Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of prioritising robust data protection and cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure digital resilience.
3 Dec
In this digital age, almost every adult has a smartphone. Smartphones have become essential in our daily lives due to their versatility and wide range of functionalities.
1 Dec
As the world celebrates the 2024 edition of Computer Security Day, some leading experts in cybersecurity are shedding light on the increasing importance of protecting online accounts and personal information. This annual event, first observed in 1988, aims to raise awareness about cyber safety in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The Guardian highlights presentations from…
28 Nov
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) to train its staff in cybersecurity. The training, which focused on safeguarding personal and organisational systems against cyber threats
27 Nov
UNITED Kingdom government has offered support to Nigeria in tackling cybersecurity challenges. This was at the Nigeria Cybersecurity Stakeholder Roundtable organised with support from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) attended by key stakeholders from government and private sector held in Abuja and Lagos. Top cybersecurity and tech experts from diverse sectors…
24 Nov
A recent research by Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, has revealed that over half of cyber attacks in Nigeria target government sector and financial companies. This was contained in the firm's analysis on the current cyber threats on the African continent for 2023–2024. According to the experts, these attacks are often carried out…
21 Nov
In an era where digital threats loom large, the recent ransomware attack on Ireland's Health Service Executive serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our public health systems. The May 2021 incident, which crippled hospital systems and led to the cancellation of crucial medical appointments, laid bare the catastrophic potential of cyber attacks…
16 Nov
In an age where the digitalization of healthcare has become indispensable, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical shield protecting the most vulnerable populations. At the forefront of this battle is Adeniyi Olusegun Kugbiyi, a certified Cyber-Physical Security and DevOps Generalist passionate about defending healthcare systems against cyber threats. Kugbiyi’s work, which spans across multiple countries…
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The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the spread of hepatitis in the country, even as it called for wider public awareness to curtail the virus. The resolution to probe the spread of the virus followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kwamoti Laori (PDP-Adamawa) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. The…
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The Lagos State Government has launched the Eko Learners’ Support for the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) candidates. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, made this known at the unveiling of the programme at the Education Resource Centre in Lagos on Tuesday. According to him,…
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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it proceeded with the state, local government, and ward congresses, despite a court injunction nullifying the exercise on Monday. The party clarified that a Federal High Court in Abuja had issued an order allowing it to proceed with the congresses. A statement…
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Yobe is set to host the fifth session of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, a critical meeting aimed at addressing the lingering security and socio-economic challenges in the region. Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, the Yobe Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, stated this at a media interactive session on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a major offensive against criminals targeting public infrastructure, with a series of raids across the city yielding significant results. The operation, which is part of a broader effort to improve public safety, has seen police officers conduct daily raids on known criminal hotspots. These include areas…
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The Nigeria Police Force said it has written to Amnesty International, demanding a public apology and retraction of its publication against the force over human rights violations during the End-Bad-Governance protest. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the letter by the Nigeria…
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The General Overseer of Christ Foundation Miracle International Chapel, Prophet Josiah Onuoha, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election despite political turmoil within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Prophet Onuoha prophesied significant changes in President Tinubu's inner circle before the 2027 election, stating that those closest to him will…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has granted a licence for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to register inmates in the 256 custodial centres across the country for National Identity Numbers (NIN). The Acting Controller General, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, made the request when he paid a visit to the Director General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye…
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Air Peace Ltd. has secured its sixth consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification, setting the pace for aviation safety in Africa. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ndiulo said that the milestone underscored the commitment of the airline to…
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The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, says that security stakeholders have approved four checkpoints to curb proliferation of check-points and extortion along Seme border corridor. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) CSP. Umma Ayuba, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said that the stakeholders approved the checkpoints on Tuesday…