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- 29 Jul 2013
FG Mulls CERT Ecosystem
Federal government at the weekend said the country it is working towards the establishment of a Computer Emergency Readiness and Response ecosystem complete with Computer Emergency Response Teams…
- 3 Oct 2021
Cyber Attacks: Upgrading CERRT will Make Nigeria's Cyberspace Safer — Pantami
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy has said that the establishment of Computer Emergency Response and Readiness Team, (CERRT) will reduce cyber…
- 15 Nov 2021
Nweke Emerges Team Lead @NCCF-ICT Subcommittee
The Sectoral Working Group (SWG) of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum on Information and Communications Technologies (NCCF-ICT) has named Mr. Remmy Nweke, founding Editor-in-chief of ITREALMS…
- 23 Feb 2023
2023 General Elections: Pantami Inaugurates Committee for Cyberspace and ICT Infrastructure Protection
Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Thursday, inaugurated a Committee led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu…
- 15 Jun 2020
NITDA Cautions Nigerians on Fake Websites Pledging Federal Government Lockdown Funds
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has warned the general public, especially those in the cyber space, about the existence of fake websites trying to capitalize on the…
- 14 Mar 2023
How Nigeria's Cyberspace Witnessed Over 6m Threats Before, During and After 2023 Presidential Elections
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has disclosed that in the build up to the 2023 Presidential Elections, the country witnessed astronomical increase…
- 20 Mar 2022
Emerging Technologies Veritable Tool in Combating insecurity – Prof. Pantami
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has reiterated that the use of emerging technologies in combating insecurity remains a veritable tool which…
- 15 Dec 2021
Digital Media, Veritable Platform to Enhance National Security - DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that digital media provides a veritable platform to enhance National Security, and can be…
- 7 May 2026
NITDA Warns of AI-Powered DeepLoad Malware Targeting Banks, Govt Agencies
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has raised alarm over a new artificial intelligence-powered malware known as “DeepLoad,” warning that the cyber threat is actively…
- 22 Sept 2021
Digital Entrepreneurship Crucial to Sustainable Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Digital entrepreneurship has been described as a crucial element necessary in ensuring sustainable digital economy because through innovations in technology, people have been able to shop and sell…
- 9 Oct 2022
NITDA Warns Nigerians on Identity Theft
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned the general public to be conscious of cyber criminals who indulge in Identity theft. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head Corporate Affairs…
- 16 Sept 2021
NITDA Collaborates With Nigeria Police on NPDR Enforcement
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), expressed willingness to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that public and private organizations comply with the…
- 23 May 2022
Experts Urge Nigerians to Wary of Cyber Attacks
Cyber security experts and international data organisations have warned Nigerians to wary of activities of cyber criminals hiding under the anonymity of the information super highway. Nigeria has…
- 15 May 2017
NITDA Releases Helpline, Alerts MDAs over ‘WannaCry’ Attacks
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised alarm over a rampaging ransomeware attack; also releasing a helpline to assist those under the siege. In a statement from the…
- E-Business18 Aug 2026
NITDA Warns Zoom Users of Critical Vulnerability that could Hijack Accounts
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Zoom users about a critical security vulnerability that could allow attackers to take over user accounts without valid login credentials.
- 29 Jan 2018
NITDA Warns on Potential Cyber Threats, Issues Guidelines, Proactive Measures
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has alerted Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), other government establishments,…
- 24 Mar 2020
Covid-19: NITDA Identifies Fake Websites Trying to Defraud Unsuspecting Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has identified fraudulent websites trying to capitalize on the Covid-19 pandemic to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. Mrs Hadiza Umar,…
- 19 Oct 2020
NITDA Cautions Nigerians to Stay Safe Online
Due to the growing rate of dependence on technology and the increasing rate of cyber-attacks, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) organised a national Cyber security…
- 28 Sept 2021
FG Asks Security Forces to Leverage 5G to Enhance Security
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on security institutions in the country to take advantage of the new 5th Generation (5G) network…
- 21 Mar 2023
Digital Economy: DG NITDA Assures Ghanian Counterpart of Effective Collaboration
With consideration to the immense natural and human resources inherent in Africa which can be leveraged to enhance technological advancement in the continent, the Director General of the National…
- 9 Dec 2024
NITDA Warns Nigerians about Malware Stealing Banking Details
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians about a dangerous banking malware that targets users worldwide through complex phishing schemes. The warning was issued…
- 6 Mar 2025
NITDA Alerts Nigerian Website Owners of Critical Security Flaw in Jupiter X Core WordpPress Plugin
Nigerian website owners have been warned to be weary of security vulnerabilities in the Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress. The warning was handed over by the National Information Technology…
- 15 Aug 2025
NITDA Advocates AI, Security Integration for Sustainable Development
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasised that integrating intelligence, security, and sustainability is critical to…
- 27 Aug 2025
NITDA Links Weak Passwords to Rising Cases of Hacking
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has identified weak passwords, phishing scams and SIM-swap fraud as the main causes of the rising wave of social media account hacking…
- 25 Oct 2016
Communications Ministry to Partner Agencies in Curbing Cybercrimes
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has expressed the readiness of the Ministry to partner with agencies to catalyze and develop world-class human and institutional capacity in…
- 6 Apr 2015
40 Fascinating Facts About Microsoft At 40
Microsoft as a software giant started by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, is showing new energy lately, even as it has ventured into mobile devices. With the release of Windows 10 and a…
- 5 Sept 2016
Innovation, Creativity on Display @ IBM “CogniHack Lagos 2016”
The abundance and quality of talent in the country’s local technology space was showcased recently to the friendly geeks at IBM. Showcasing its ongoing investment in the local technology space, IBM…
- 22 Jun 2013
Cyberoam Leads World’s Network Security Players
Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, announced that it has become world’s first network security player and the only UTM vendor to achieve global ISO 20000:2011…
- 7 Mar 2025
NITDA, NUC Strengthen Partnership to Implement Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have renewed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum…