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- 11 Feb 2015
Deloitte: Nigerian Cyber Security Outlook 2015
Our 2014 cyber security outlook was an eye-opener into the Nigerian cyberspace as all the predictions made were accurate. 2015 must therefore not be underestimated as the seeming deduction is that…
- 21 Jul 2019
Experts Urge Implementation of National Cyber Security Policy & Strategy
Worried by absence of coordinated approach in the fight against cybercrimes, information and communications technology experts hare seeking the revival of National Cyber security Policy and Strategy…
- 28 Oct 2020
FG Mulls New Cyber Policy to Check Digital Threats
The Federal Government will soon unveil the National Cyber security Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2020 to check digital threats and enhance national security and economic growth for the over 200 million…
- 9 Mar 2017
State of Nigeria’s Cyber Security
In spite of the fact that the Cybercrime Act was passed into law in 2015, key stakeholders, such as the Judiciary and the Law Enforcement agencies are yet to come to terms in understanding and…
- 8 Apr 2022
NITDA, Mastercard to Collaborate to Improve Data Protection & Cyber Security Ecosystem
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as one of the key implementers of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria, coupled with an…
- 8 Apr 2022
SEC to Tackle Cyber-security Threats in Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed it has commenced measures to tackle any potential cyber-security threat in the Nigerian capital market. Director-General of SEC, Mr. Lamido…
- 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…
- 14 Feb 2020
FG Reiterates Commitment to Strengthening Cybersecurity, Warns Against Use of pirated softwares
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has re-stated that the Federal Government is irrevocably committed to strengthening cybersecurity in the country. …
- 30 Jun 2021
NITDA Unveils Nigerian National Public Key Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has begun the process of harnessing the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) which is aimed at promoting e-Government and digital…
- 12 May 2021
UK Pledges £22m to Support Cyber Capacity Building in Africa
Dominic Raab, British Foreign Secretary, has announced £22 million of new investment to build cyber security resilience in developing countries and globally, particularly in Africa and the…
- 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…
- 8 Mar 2020
Experts Says Terrorist Now Waging War through Cyber Attacks
Ran Feit, Israeli cyber security expert based in Nigeria, has revealed how Boko Haram and other insurgents all over the world are now attacking government agencies through there porous cyber…
- 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…
- 17 Nov 2022
SEC Urges Strategy on Cyber Risks Mitigation in Capital Market
In recognition of the risk posed by cybercrime to financial market confidence, integrity and efficiency, Mr. Lamido Yuguda, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has harped…
- 14 Aug 2016
Nigeria Computer Society 49th AGM Raises 15 Key-Point Communiqué
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) held its 26th national conference and 49th annual general meeting (AGM) recently at the NAF conference centre, Abuja, seeking proactive use of Information…
- 28 Nov 2015
NSA Partners Microsoft on Curbing Cybercrime Breaches
In a renewed drive to tackle headlong the menacingly advancing cybercrime challenge in Nigeria, platforms and productivity services giant, Microsoft Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja joined forces with the…
- 3 Nov 2021
ONSA Engages Telecom Stakeholders on Cybersecurity
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), engaged the stakeholders in the Telecommunication sector to discuss the implementation of Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS)…
- 27 May 2021
Securing the Cyber Space, Gateway to Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that Cybersecurity is very essential for Digital Economy and Digital…
- 27 Jan 2022
NCC-CSIRT Warns of New Ways Hackers Steal Information through Phone Charging, Facebook
Nigerian Communications Commission’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has independently identified two cyber vulnerabilities and advised Nigerian telecom consumers on the measures to…
- 22 Dec 2021
Broadband: Pantami, Danbatta Assure of FG's Plans to Bridge Infrastructure Deficit
The Nigerian government has reassured of its commitment to ensure pervasive and ubiquitous broadband penetration in the country. Therefore, the ongoing policy directions and regulatory measures being…
- 30 Jul 2019
NCC Mulls MDMS to Tackle Counterfeit Phones, Others
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set with other stakeholders in the information communications technology (ICT) ecosystem to establish a Mobile Device Management System (MDMS). This is to…
- 26 Sept 2021
Digital Economy: NITDA Assures e-Business Industry Heads of Public Private Partnership
In line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has assured the Committee of e-Business…
- 17 Feb 2022
National Stakeholders Summit: Ashcraft to Address Vandalisation of Critical Infrastructure
The Ashcraft Centre for Social Science Research has chosen February 28th and March 1, 2022 for its forthcoming National Stakeholders Summit to address vandalisation of critical infrastructure and…
- 7 Oct 2021
Cybersecurity: NCC Inaugurates Incident Response Facility
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure and encouraging increased…
- 11 May 2016
Electronic Fraud is Online Equivalent of Stealing - Akindeinde
Oluseyi Akindeinde is the chief technical officer of Digital Encode, a cyber- security company involved in the implementation of security measures and certification for banks and others. Akindeine is…
- 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…
- 10 Oct 2021
NDEPS has Impacted Nigerian Economy Significantly — Prof. Pantami
The implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, (NDEPS) in less than two years of its launching has been said to have had a significant impact on the Nigeria’s economy with…
- 12 Jan 2016
ATCON, NCS, Others Counsel FG on New ICT Policy
Stakeholders in the nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry are counselling the Federal Government on key areas to prioritise in the proposed new National ICT Policy. Mr.…
- 3 Jun 2016
Data Sovereignty Key To ‘Local’ Data Center Growth, CyberSecurity- ATCON
Association of telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has identified proactive data sovereignty policy framework as sine qua non for cyber and national security drives. Mr. Olusola Teniola,…
- 28 Aug 2017
ESET Targets 90% Cost Drop On IT Security Solution for Undergraduates
ESET Nigeria has given more details on the recent partnership with the National Information Development Agency (NITDA) which intends to take information technology (IT) security awareness to the…