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- 10 Oct 2024
Consumer Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Sophos
In the mood of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Christopher Budd, Director Sophos X-Ops, has compiled some tips for staying secure online. Below is a detailed guide on how to stay secure in today’s…
- 9 Oct 2023
NITDA Rolls Out Activities for the 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with its mandate, has rolled out activities for the celebration of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Last year, the agency…
- 31 Oct 2019
CSEAN Urges President Buhari to declare October Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) said it calls for urgency for the Nigerian government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the steps of other nations like the United…
- 19 Jul 2016
CECAD Proposes October as Nigerian National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
A media stakeholder group has called on the federal government, through the office of the National Security Adviser to adopt October as the Nigerian National Cybersecurity Awareness month as being…
- 26 Dec 2016
Experts Urge PMB to Proclaim October Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s converged ICT and broadcasting sectors have asked the federal government of Nigeria to consider the adoption of October as the national cybersecurity awareness month in line…
- 30 Oct 2016
U.S Consul General Urges Nigeria to Intensify Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
By adopting and joining the Stop.Think.Connect campaign people will better understand the risks that come with using the internet and the importance of practicing safe online behavior, Mr John Bra,…
- 28 Oct 2025
PalmPay Supports Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Walk
PalmPay, a Nigerian leading digital banking platform, supported the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) during its Cybersecurity Awareness Walk held in Abuja as part of…
- 6 Oct 2025
NITDA Calls for a Safer Tomorrow @ National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
As the world becomes increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use every day. But with this growing connection comes a…
- 3 Oct 2022
Report shows Most Cyber Breaches are Caused by Human Error
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd, a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting the need for each and every individual to prioritise…
- 1 Oct 2020
Pantami Urges Nigerians to Inculcate Healthy Practices on Cyberspace
As the world marks the Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on Nigerians to embrace healthy practices…
- 27 Oct 2017
Mobile Banking, New Target For Cyber Criminals in West Africa
Participants at this year's National CyberSecurity Awareness Month, organized by United States Consulate in partnership with International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria, believes that…
- 30 Oct 2023
Stakeholders Seek Integrated ID System to Tackle Cybercrime
As the world marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, stakeholders in the Nigerian cyber space have made a strong case for an Integrated Identity Management System that would be called, “The Nigerian…
- 13 Oct 2020
Beware of Malicious Websites- NigComSat
Nigeria Communication Satellite (NigComSat) Limited has warned Internet users to be cautious of malicious and dangerous websites. This is coming as Nigeria marks international cybersecurity awareness…
- 9 Oct 2025
NITDA DG Says FG On Course to Secure Digital Economy in the Age of AI
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that Nigeria is taking decisive steps to safeguard its digital future by…
- 28 Oct 2016
NCC to Establish Computer Security Response Teams for Telecoms
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed plans to set up Computer Security Incidence Response Teams (CSIRT) exclusively for the telecommunications sector. The Commission which also…
- 18 Oct 2024
NITDA, ECOWAS Partner to Foster Cybersecurity Talent in West Africa
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces to empower West African youth with the skills and knowledge…
- 12 Oct 2020
Pantami Advocates Collective Effort for Enhancing Cybersecurity
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has reiterated the importance of collective efforts by all stakeholders toward enhancing the security of cyberspace for…
- 28 Nov 2021
NCC Embarks on "Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu" Sensitization Campaign in Benin
The Nigerian Communications Commission has again given expression to its commitment to reach all categories of telecom consumers, with the launch yesterday in Benin, of a consumer-centric outreach…
- 4 Oct 2020
Danbatta, NCC Boss Says Cybersecurity is Everyone's Business
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said the need to be cybersecurity-conscious to guarantee online…
- 21 Aug 2022
PalmPay Launches Wallet Safe Workshop to Improve Payment Security Awareness
PalmPay, a fintech innovator aims to make digital payment more accessible and flexible, today announces the launch of Wallet Safe Workshop, a monthly campaign for payment security awareness training…
- 23 May 2013
Most Consumers Aware of Cyberthreats, Others Ignorant
CTIA-the Wireless Association has released its consumer survey on users’ attitudes toward cybersecurity indicating that majority of consumers are aware of the clear and present dangers of cyber…
- 12 Dec 2021
Cybersafe Foundation to Train 2,400 Girls in Digital Skills
Cybersafe Foundation, a cybersecurity awareness creator has unveiled the DigiGirls Project, enabled by the commitment and funding from the UK Government. This is aimed at lowering the digital gender…
- 10 Oct 2025
NITDA Launches Trustmark Seal to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at enhancing trust, transparency, and safety across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The launch,…
- 13 Oct 2020
Firms Warned of Email Fraud amid Lockdown
Businesses have been urged to be vigilant against email scams as the lockdown against coronavirus (COVID-19) leads to organisations being run almost exclusively on email. During this period,…
- 14 Aug 2018
Nigeria Conquers Africa, to represent Continent at Global Cyberlympics
Two Nigerian teams of cyber security professionals from a group called the “NaijaSecForce” have emerged the African Champions in Global Cyberlympics – the Olympics for cybersecurity professionals and…
- 27 Jun 2023
Top 5 Tips to Strengthen SME Cybersecurity
As the global community commemorated the United Nations' ‘Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day’ yesterday, June 27, Kaspersky called on SMEs across Africa to rethink their approach to…
- 13 Jan 2022
Nigerian Businesses Record 2,308 Cyber Attacks Weekly - Report
Worldwide, the number of attacks experienced per business each week is 870 on average – alarmingly, in Nigeria, this weekly figure is 2 308 across all industry sectors collectively. The more-granular…
- 12 Dec 2025
Google.org Backs CyberSafe’s Resilio Africa to Shield 2m People from Cyber Threats
CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project that aims at reducing the growing risks of cyberattack in institutions…
- 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…
- 12 May 2025
Why Even the Most Experienced can Fall Victim of AI Phishing Attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them,…