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21stCentury Mart Oils Machine for Launch of Mega Online Marketplace

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Wale Ajisebutu, vice chairman and CEO, 21st Century Technologies
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21st Century Technologies Limited, Nigeria’s information technology powerhouse is set to revolutionize online shopping experience with the launch of her unique online mega marketplace called 21stCentury Mart.

21stCentury Mart aggregates everything a Nigerian needs to make successful online transactions including ease, convenience and security.

To start with, 21stCenturyMart will focus on digital technology products for home & office and will then roll out micro sites dedicated to books, fashion, children toys, lifestyle – luxury goods, office supplies, health care, cars & automobiles and properties.

The e-commerce portal will greatly enhance the customer experience, the site will be device-optimised (for tablets and hand held devices), and will have online realtime stock system reflecting availability.

The site will deliver more personalized online experience and web based chat agent for support.

With proposed same day or next day delivery (limited areas), it means that ordering from the site will be easy and straightforward procedure without having to wait for delivery for days.

The site allows shoppers to browse a collection of over 100,000 electronics, office equipment, home appliances and digital lifestyle, combining product information and pricing.

The one-stop-online mega marketplace aims to improve the average Nigerian’s quality of life by creating an exceptional online shopping experience that is uniquely designed to meet his or her everyday needs.

Backed by 21stCentury Technologies robust information technologies expertise, the marketplace provides a secure alternative to the typically tedious shopping experience.

21stCentury Mart is the most integrated marketplace offering the best prices; faster delivery; as well as more choices and deal.

Wale Ajisebutu, vice chairman and CEO, 21st Century Technologies said that “At 21stCentury Mart, we promise only what we can deliver.  The customer is truly king here”

21stCentury Mart comes complete with hefty discounts and surprise deals as customers look for more choices.

“This entire business is built on an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We have taken online shopping to a new level. No long story, we deliver on our promises, we are engaging online shoppers with custom, in-the-moment experiences” Ajisebutu added.

A big part of 21stCentury Mart is her partnership with brands that have made success stories of how to sell their merchandise and keep their customers coming back for more.

With population of over 168 million and fast growing internet penetration, Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative e-commerce market.

e-Commerce market in the Nigeria though nascent, is growing at a rate of about 25% every year.

To ensure the whole e-commerce shopping experience is a pleasurable, 21stCentury Technologies has tied up with Aramex (a global logistics company ) for logistics and distribution services, a partnership with Skye Bank for online payment processing and has also set-up a dedicated call centre for customer service and support.

Along with online presence, 21stCenturyMart will also have Customer Experience Centre’s spread across Nigeria where customers can go and have a look, touch and feel before buying the product online, thus providing the human touch in the world of e-commerce.

21stCenturyMart will also launch native mobile apps, enabling users to shop online from there mobile and hand held devices shortly.


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NDPC Probes Suspected Data Breach in Examination Centres

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Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into allegations that the confidentiality and integrity of candidates’ personal data may have been compromised by hackers.

NDPC Probes Suspected Data Breach in Examination Centres

The Commission initiated the inquiry following concerns over possible data breaches during examinations.

Preliminary findings indicate that several examination centres may not have implemented adequate technical and organizational measures to safeguard candidates’ personal information, as required under data protection regulations.

Although the incident reportedly affected 379, 997 candidates, the NDPC’s investigation is poised to cover a systemic audit of data processing and third parties.

It will be recalled that JAMB recently admitted that a technical error on its platform affected a total of 379,997 candidates in 157 examination centres across Lagos and the South-East.

Further investigation led to the arrest of at least 20 suspects who are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force.

 

 

 


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Nigeria Among Hotspots as Kaspersky Warns of Rising Ransomware Threat in Africa

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Cyber security firm, Kaspersky, has once again warned that sophisticated cybercriminals increasingly target Africa as ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) escalate across the region.

Speaking at the company’s annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, the cybersecurity firm’s Global Research and Analysis Team highlighted growing digital threats affecting African nations.

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa emerged as hotspots, with Kenya recording one of the highest web threat incident rates at 20.1% in first quarter 2025.

“While ransomware is less prevalent in Africa due to lower levels of digitisation and economic constraints, countries like South Africa and Nigeria are seeing a sharp rise in attacks,” said Sergey Lozhkin, head of META and APAC regions at Kaspersky.

Kaspersky noted a 0.01 percentage point increase in African ransomware cases year-on-year, reaching 0.41%, still below global and Middle Eastern averages, but a troubling sign for the continent’s emerging digital infrastructure.

Experts warned that attackers are refining their tactics, shifting focus to unconventional entry points like IoT devices, smart appliances, and misconfigured hardware.

“As these economies expand digitally, sectors such as manufacturing, finance and government are becoming key targets,” said Lozhkin

The cyber-crime landscape is evolving quickly, fuelled by AI tools and dark web access to large language models, which enable less skilled actors to launch convincing phishing and malware campaigns.

Groups like FunkSec, which uses AI-generated code and a low-cost ransom model, are redefining ransomware operations.

“African organisations face the dual challenge of expanding digital footprints and limited cybersecurity awareness. This makes layered defense strategies, including network segmentation, real-time monitoring and regular staff training, essential,” stated Lozhkin

Kaspersky continues to monitor 25 active APT groups in the META region, including SideWinder and MuddyWater, some of which are known to target African institutions.

To bolster defenses, the firm recommends using tools such as its free Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business and the Kaspersky Next suite for threat visibility and response.

 


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Nigeria Launches Cybercrime Team with Commonwealth, UK Support

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Nigeria recently launched a new joint case team to step up its response to cybercrimes that affect people and businesses at home and abroad.

Nigeria Launches Cybercrime Team with Commonwealth, UK Support

The ‘Joint Case Team on Cybercrime’ brings together Nigeria’s key justice and security agencies to work as one, making it easier to detect, investigate, and prosecute digital offences.

It is supported by the UK National Crime Agency, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, as part of a wider effort to promote international cooperation on cybercrime.

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, minister of justice and attorney general of the federation described the initiative as “a bold and transformative stride in Nigeria’s justice system.”

He said that although Nigeria has a national legal framework to address cyber offences, laws alone are not enough.

Nigeria is among the countries most affected by cybercrime around the world, with increasing financial losses.


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