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- 18 Jul 2016
Chief of Defence Space Agency to Speak at #NCSAbuja2016
Air Vice Marshal T.V. Udoh, chief of Defence Space Agency will be speaking at the 26th National Conference of Nigeria Computer Society holding under the theme: "Information Technology for National…
- 15 Jul 2018
Global Accelerex Trains Nigerian Security Agencies on Cyber Crime
Global Accelerex Limited, a Central Bank of Nigeria-licenced Payment Terminal Service Provider and Payment Solution Service Provider, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program, is set to…
- 7 Dec 2022
Stakeholders Urge INEC to Partner NCC, Galaxy Backbone, Others to Improve Broadband Connectivity in Remote Areas
Stakeholders in information and communications technology have urged Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) to work closely with the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone,…
- 22 Sept 2016
NCC Spends N10Bn on Emergency Communication Centres
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said on Wednesday that the commission had spent more than N10 billion on the establishment of emergency…
- 29 Jan 2026
How Plot to Topple Tinubu was Uncovered, Foiled
A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate…
- 21 May 2026
Army Acquires New Drones to Boost Surveillance, Precision Strikes — COAS
Nigerian Army has acquired additional drones and other advanced force multipliers to strengthen surveillance operations, improve target acquisition, and enhance precision strike and casualty…
- 25 Oct 2018
FG Bans Unauthorised Use of Drones, Broadcast Equipment
The federal government has, as part of broad measures to stem the tide of insecurity in the country, banned the unauthorised acquisition of firearms, drones and broadcast equipment. This was…
- 26 Feb 2021
CDS Urges Telcos to Support Military to Combat Insecurity
Major General Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff (CDS). has urged telecommunications service providers in Nigeria to support efforts by the military and other security agencies to address…
- 12 Jul 2021
FG Budgets N4.Bn for NIA to Monitor WhatsApp, Satellite Phones
Federal government has voted N4.8 billion for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to monitor WhatsApp, an encrypted messaging application, and Thuraya, a satellite telephone. Of the figure, N1.93…
- 8 May 2022
Akindeinde, CTO Digital Encode to Keynote BoICT Lecture 2022
CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, are delighted and proud to announce Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, chief technology officer (CTO),…
- 18 Jun 2021
Nigeria, Six Other African Countries Use Israeli Spyware to Snoop on Citizens
Nigeria and six other countries in Africa are reportedly using the surveillance technology developed by Circles, Israeli telecom company to snoop on the personal communications of opposition…
- 20 Jul 2015
Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees Disqualified for Failing Corruption Tests
The failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to announce his ministers after almost two months in office is connected to discrepancies including misappropriation of funds traced to some ministerial…
- 6 Aug 2024
FG Freezes Accounts of #EndBadGovernance Sponsors, Places Them on Watchlist
Authorities from the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) have added sponsors of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest to their watchlist. At a press briefing at Defence Headquarters in…
- 4 Jun 2014
Presidency Mulls 1st National Cybersecurity Forum Nigeria
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in the Presidency will host a National Cybersecurity Forum from June 18 to 19 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. Nigeria…
- 14 Feb 2024
Senate Directs Compulsory Identification of Nigerians Via BVN, NIN to Stem Criminal Activities
Senate has directed the Ministry of Interior to make registration and certification of Nigerian citizens compulsory as a way of tackling the menace of identity fraud, multiple identity and insecurity…
- 29 Jul 2016
#NCSAbuja2016: Udoh Canvasses for Lawful Call Interception, Others
No doubt, it is through advancement in technology that countries like Nigeria can attain economic prosperity, growth and overcome most security problems; therefore, the country needs to develop…
- 21 Apr 2021
Digital Technology, a Veritable Tool in Combating Insecurity — DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that warfare is no longer physical and therefore imperative for the Nigerian…
- Telecom20 Aug 2026
NITDA Challenges Nigeria Army to Treat Data as Vital Tool for Decision Advantage in Military Operations
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advised the Nigerian Army to stop treating data management as a mere record-keeping exercise and instead harness it as a strategic tool for gathering information and intelligence, stressing that the ability to convert data into actionable insight will define military advantage in modern warfare.
- 2 Apr 2026
Nigeria Mulls National Cybersecurity Council
Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council, signaling a shift toward a more unified, intelligence-driven approach to defending the country’s…
- 16 May 2024
NITDA to Integrate of Digital Literacy into School Curriculum
Kashifu Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), announced plans to integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s education system, to achieve a 70%…
- 23 Dec 2025
Amazon Blocks 1,800 North Koreans From Job Applications
US tech giant, Amazon has disclosed that it blocked more than 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs, amid growing concerns that Pyongyang is deploying large numbers of IT workers overseas to…
- 11 Jun 2024
IHS Nigeria, NSCDC’s synergy on protection of critical national assets and infrastructure
By Lere Ojedokun A secure environment is essential for political, economic and social activities to flourish in every society. It enables the government to focus on formulation of policies that can…
- 13 Mar 2014
Military Accuses Politicians of Inciting Mutiny
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has accused the political class of inciting the public against the military and attempting to cause disaffection among troops with the intent to cause mutiny. DHQ) also…
- 19 Sept 2014
President Jonathan’s Cook, Others Bag National Honours
President Goodluck Jonathan approved yesterday a list of 305 Nigerians and non-Nigerians for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award including his cook, a taxi driver and a traffic warden. Six military…
- 20 Jul 2026
Nigeria, United Kingdom Share Outcome of their Fourth Security and Defence Dialogue
Nigeria and The United Kingdom held the fourth Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, recently. The dialogue, an important…
- 24 Mar 2026
Kaspersky, AFRIPOL Conduct Joint Cybersecurity Training for African law Enforcement
As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unfolding the fundamentals of Security…
- 5 Jul 2026
NIS Deploys Advanced Surveillance Masts, other Critical Infrastructure to Boost Border Security
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that under the first phase of its e-border solution, surveillance masts equipped with 24-hour thermal and optical monitoring capabilities have been deployed…
- 14 Jul 2021
FG Establishes Robotics, AI Centre to Fight Criminals
The Senate on Wednesday said that the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has established a centre for artificial intelligence and robotics to deploy the use of robots and artificial…
- 26 Jun 2018
Nigeria, Others to Get Three Top-notch Cyber security Facilities
NEC XON is creating three new cyber defence operations centres (CDOC), one in Nigeria, another in Senegal, and the third in Mauritius, in addition to the existing facilities in South Africa. The new…
- 9 Dec 2025
TETFund Moves to Tighten Security in Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), TETFund, Aminu…