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- 5 Mar 2023
NISS Seeks Collaboration with NCC to Improve National Security
National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and…
- 29 Jul 2021
NITDA, NISS to Produce More Forensic Experts to Ensure National Security
Shortage of manpower in forensic expert in the country has been described as one of the challenges mitigating against curbing the menace of cyber attacks, which the duo of National Information…
- 1 Sept 2013
Cyber Crooks Threatens National Security with RAT
Despite recent moves by Nigeria to enact a cyber crime law to combat the global scourge, a study by Symantec – the leading security firm, shows the rogues are inventing more ingenuous routes to…
- 8 Jun 2015
eWaste: Africa Generates 1.7 kg/inh Least of Global- Study
The global quantity of e-waste generation in 2014 was around 41.8 million tonnes according to United Nations University’s Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability study. United Nations…
- 2 Aug 2018
Onu Seeks Technology-centered Security Policy
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has called for effective deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation for cultural transformation and promotion of national security in…
- 19 Feb 2023
Adoption of Emerging Technologies will Scale Nigera's Socio-economic Development – FG
In implementing the various policies which have been strategically developed for the scaling of the socio-economic development of Nigeria, the Federal Government has re-emphasized the adoption of…
- 7 May 2026
NCS, Gowon University Partner on Research, Development
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Yakubu Gowon University have moved to formalise a strategic alliance aimed at advancing national security research, border management studies, and student…
- 19 Feb 2024
DG NITDA Advocates for AI Integration in Nigeria’s Security Sector
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the potential for increased efficiency and effectiveness in Nigeria's security sector…
- 17 Jun 2019
SEC, ACMAN, to Develop Benchmark for Capital Market Studies
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria yesterday entered into a collaboration to develop curriculum for capital market studies in Nigeria.…
- 28 Feb 2025
EFCC Uncovers Use of Cryptocurrency in Illegal Arms Importation into Nigeria
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that cryptocurrency is being utilized as a means of payment for the importation of illegal arms into Nigeria. Ola Olukoyede, chairman,…
- 17 Jul 2026
FG, UNODC Plan National Strategy against Organized Crime
Federal government will next month launch Nigeria’s first national organized crime strategy to strengthen the country’s response to terrorism, cybercrime, human and drug trafficking, kidnapping,…
- 18 May 2020
NITDA Issues Guidelines for the Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has issued Guideline for Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions in Nigeria . The Guidelines are issued as supplementary…
- 14 Oct 2014
Microsoft Boosts Data Privacy Research with $35,000 Grant
Microsoft has assured of its continued effort to ensure strict compliance with the highest data protection and security standards worldwide for cloud services while espousing the socio-economic…
- 14 Apr 2026
CISA Asks NDPC, Police to Act on Alleged Data Breach by NIPSS
Citizens Initiative for Safety Awareness (CISA), advocacy group focused on security, data protection, and counter-terrorism, has urged the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to provide an…
- 8 Oct 2025
NCC’s Maida Calls for Unified Action to Accelerate Broadband and Safeguard Telecom Infrastructure
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for urgent collaboration among Nigeria’s states and stakeholders to accelerate broadband…
- 20 Mar 2025
Tinubu Appoints Olukayode Gregory Pioneer Registrar of New Federal University
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obayomi Olukayode Gregory as the Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences in Abeokuta, Ogun State.…
- 30 Nov 2021
Congo, Nigeria Lead as Rate of Organised Crime Spikes in Africa amid Covid-19 – Report
Congo and Nigeria were worst hit as rate of organised crime increased across Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic and shows no signs of slowing, according to the 2021 Organised Crime Index released on…
- 9 Mar 2016
New AfDB Partnership to Stem Gender-Based Cyber Violence
African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a partnership with Facebook, the Kenya ICT Authority, Judiciary and the Kenya Police to increase awareness on cyber-based gender violence. The event,…
- 24 Apr 2014
Ekweremadu Decries Low Intra-Regional Trade in W/Africa
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Parliament, has rated as very low the intra-regional trade among West African nations. He…
- 31 Mar 2021
IGP Launches Nigeria Police Radio 99.1 FM
Mohammed Adamu, inspector general of police (IGP) on Wednesday launched the Nigeria Police Radio 99.1 FM Abuja, a community-based radio, targeted at “bringing the Police closer to the people.”…
- 15 May 2020
Ministry Working on Indigenous Solution for COVID 19- Onu
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, has said that the Ministry is working judiciously to develop the home-grown solutions to meet the urgent national needs through the effective…
- 20 Nov 2015
GEJ Washes Hands Off Alleged $2Bn Arms Fraud
Goodluck Jonathan, Former President, has denied any involvement in the alleged laundering of $2 billion in funds meant for the purchase of arms for Nigeria’s war against Boko Haram. Sambo Dasuki,…
- 20 Apr 2021
FG Hopes STI Help Nigeria Overcome Major Challenges
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, said the deployment of science, technology and innovation (STI), will help Nigeria overcome many of its major challenges especially insecurity.…
- 25 Jan 2023
FG Moves to Protect Children in Digital Environment
Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja approved the National Child Online Protection Policy and Strategy. Prof. Isah Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, told newsmen…
- 2 Jun 2026
FG Expands Digital Learning Drive, Delivers ICT Equipment to Colleges Across Six Zones
Federal Government on Tuesday distributed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and materials to 15 federal and state colleges of education across the country to strengthen teacher…
- 12 Aug 2015
German Varsities Welcome Pan-African University Students for Summer School
The first cohort of students of the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, including Climate Change (PAUWES) attended a Summer School in Germany organized from July 17 to 31.…
- 25 Jul 2016
MainOne, Radware Lead Fight Against Cyber Threats with DDoS Solution
With the overall cost of cyber-attacks pegged globally at $400 billion in 2015 and with the growing frequency and intensity of threats, the need to pro-actively address cybersecurity threats has…
- 15 Dec 2019
Banks, Others Spend $270m to Battle Cyberattacks
Banks, insurance companies and government institutions in Nigeria spent an estimated sum of N270.22m to prevent cyberattacks in 2018, according to African cybersecurity study by Demadiur Systems…
- 26 Oct 2014
Experts Call for CERT against Cyber Attacks
Stakeholders in the war against cybercrimes have called for the establishment of Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) in the country to assist in the fight against cyber-attacks. Computer…
- 17 Mar 2023
NITDA DG Calls for Regional Partnerships to Combat Cyber Threats in Africa
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on governments to be resilient in minimising the impact of cyberattacks on African Nations’…