cybersecurity
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In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
3 days ago
Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), an esteemed EU-accredited online institution, renowned for its expertise in IT education, has announced its plans to increase enrolment from African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, for the academic year 2024. Since its inception in 2023, OPIT has been dedicated to providing world-class education in information technology, and now,…
11 Apr
In today’s digital age, entrepreneurship is increasingly reliant on technology to drive innovation, growth, and competitiveness. However, with the rise of cyber threats and data breaches, entrepreneurs often face uncertainty and anxiety about the security
5 Apr
In cyber security, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is emerging as a game-changing solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) facing escalating cyber threats. MDR is seen as the robust defense against cyber threats. Biyi Akinosun, a seasoned Technical Programme Manager at TESCO and respected independent consultant, champions MDR as a transformative tool to fortify…
20 Mar
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, is collaborating with Ethnos and One Identity/Quest for the launch of the Ethnos Cybersecurity Erudition Series.
23 Feb
Nigeria, like many other nations, is currently undergoing a transformative digital financial revolution that holds immense promise for financial inclusion and economic growth. However, with this surge in digital financial services comes an escalating need for robust security measures to safeguard against illicit financial activities. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the role of financial risk…
21 Feb
At the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, Alice N. Ottah has emerged as a trailblazer in harnessing data analytics for societal betterment. As a Ph.D. student and Graduate Research Assistant at the esteemed College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Ottah combines technical prowess with…
19 Feb
As the world embraces digitisation, more businesses and organisations are now at the forefront of this novel trend, however the frequent cyber threat posed by cybercriminals
9 Feb
In Nigeria’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries, and redefining traditional practices.
30 Jan
South African-based Nigerian businessman and cybersecurity expert, Charles Awuzie, has advised Nigerians seeking to write this year’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to apply for futuristic and global relevant courses that would prepare them for the global stage and work. The founder of Gemsbork Group and co-founder of the Transhuman Coin (THC) made this…
25 Jan
In a world where career transitions are becoming more common, I took a courageous leap to chart a new course in her life. Mojisola Oyedele, a former oil and gas analyst, has been gaining recognition for her hard and admirable work as she successfully transitioned into a thriving career in cybersecurity and now works for the prestigious Organization.
29 Dec
The American Business Council (ABC) has unveiled its cybersecurity hub, which aims to foster awareness and equip Nigerians and others with skills to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks.
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Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance said it is working very closely with the Nigerian government over its detained executive. The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, disclosed this on Thursday with the company's head of financial crime compliance still in detention in Nigeria. The Nigerian government's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Binance for laundering…
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Landmark Group said the Lagos State government is yet to consult it on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction and beach sand filling. Landmark made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday and said the issue of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road passing through Landmark Beach remains a topic of wide-reaching discourse. The Group said it wants…
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria.
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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has secured an exparte injunction restraining further action on his purported suspension as member of the party. In an exparte motion granted by Federal high Court in Kano, Wednesday, Justice A. U Liman ordered the purported suspension of Ganduje as member of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation's children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. According…
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A senior Revolutionary Guards general threatened on Thursday to target Israel's "nuclear facilities" if it strikes Iranian atomic sites, state media reported, anticipating retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented weekend attack.
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Some Directors of agencies under the Ministry of Aviation who were recently relieved of their appointments have dragged the federal government to an industrial court. They said their appointments were statutory and should be allowed to finish their tenure The complainants in separate suits filed by their lawyer, Patrice Akwara prayed to be reinstated or…
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Ukraine had an "urgent, critical need for more air defence", at a G7 foreign ministers' meeting on the Italian island of Capri.
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Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, has given an order for the DNA test to declare the paternity of late singer Mohbad's son, Liam. The court, after failed attempts to personally serve Wunmi, Mohbad's wife, with notice of a pending DNA test application, has ordered substituted means of service. The decision comes as the Aloba family, representing…