30 results
- 24 Nov 2024
Prof. Adewale Obadare Shares Key Insights on Breaking into Cybersecurity
Professor Adewale Obadare, a renowned cybersecurity expert and the first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity in Nigeria, shared his valuable insights on how to break into the cybersecurity…
- 6 Sept 2021
Pantami Becomes Professor of Cyber Security
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has been elevated to the rank of Professor of Cybersecurity. Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami Pantami had applied during a…
- 7 Aug 2024
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale Appointed Professor of Practice at Miva Open University
The Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader, Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, has been appointed as the first Professor of…
- 9 Apr 2026
Digital Encode Sponsors PAFON 3.0 as CVO Prof. Adewale Set to Deliver Keynote on Cybersecurity and Trust
Digital Encode Limited has emerged the lead sponsor of the upcoming third edition of the forum (PAFON 3.0), the organisers have announced. PAFON 3.0 PAFON 3.0 is scheduled to take place on Friday,…
- 28 Apr 2026
PAFON 3.0: Obadare Urges Fintech Players to Prioritise Trust over Speed as Cyber Threats Rise
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare,…
- 4 Nov 2018
FUTA Partners Esentry to Launch First Cybersecurity Lab
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) and Esentry Systems Limited, a leading cybersecurity firm have partnered to launch the first cybersecurity lab in Nigeria. The partnership is…
- 2 Jan 2023
Zulum and Sirika Boost Skills with 12,000 Copies of Prof Pantami's Books
Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Executive Governor of Borno State, and Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, have supported efforts to boost skills in the country by obtaining 12,000 copies of a…
- 16 Oct 2025
Digital Encode Becomes Platinum Sponsor of AfriTECH 5.
Digital Encode Limited, Africa’s leading consulting and integration firm renowned for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the…
- 18 Dec 2022
Pantami Meets With Space X, World Bank, Google to Strengthen Nigeria's Digital Economy
In a bid to strengthen partnerships for the development of Nigeria's digital economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, had meetings at…
- 5 Jul 2021
Hackers Demand $70m after Kaseya Ransomware Attack
Hackers were on Monday demanding $70 million in bitcoin in exchange for data stolen during a “gargantuan” attack on a US IT company that has shuttered hundreds of Swedish supermarkets. AFP reported…
- 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…
- 17 Dec 2014
Cybersecurity Capacity Portal to Support Global Efforts in Cybersecurity
The first global online resource for building cybersecurity capacity has been launched and it will help coordinate international efforts in cybersecurity through sharing of information and best…
- 12 Aug 2024
GBB, BDIC Collaborate To Drive Digital Transformation in Benue State
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) hosted the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Reverend Father Dr, Hycinth Iormem Alia, for a comprehensive tour of its cutting-edge digital infrastructure…
- 7 Aug 2022
Pantami Emerges First African Fellow of CIISec
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has been conferred with a fellowship status by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). Prof. Isa Ali…
- 27 May 2021
NCC Reiterates Commitment to Digital Empowerment for Young Women, Girls
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and empowerment of young women and girls in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in…
- 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…
- 21 Jun 2026
Galaxy Backbone @ 20, Unveils New Identity
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has unveiled a new corporate identity, signalling what the organisation described as a new phase of growth and readiness to support the future of digital governance in Nigeria.…
- 13 Jul 2022
Pantami to Unveil 2 Books @Emerging Technologies Forum
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, will publicly unveil two of his recent books at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies,…
- 30 Oct 2024
SEC to Include Cybersecurity, AI in Curriculum Review - DG
Dr Emomotimi Agama, director general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that his commission is working to expand the capital market education curriculum for Nigerian universities to…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 2 Sept 2018
NCC, Defence Academy to Deploy Technology for Military Capacity Building
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) rose from talks at the weekend with a firm commitment to collaborate on boosting the NDA with high profile technology.…
- 16 Sept 2021
SHELT Global Partners Galaxy Backbone to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions in Nigeria
SHELT Global Limited has announced a new partnership between Galaxy Backbone Limited, a public enterprise of the Federal Government of Nigeria, and its wholly owned entity in Nigeria, Cyber Immune…
- 10 May 2014
Okere to Chair NIGF 2014
Mr. Austin Okere, group managing director and chief executive officer, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) plc, has been named as the chairman of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) 2014.…
- 27 Jan 2016
CTO Celebrates 115 Years of Existence
Activities to mark the 115th anniversary of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) were announced last week at a special anniversary launch ceremony attended by over 120 member…
- 29 May 2025
Experts @ ABoICT 2025 Warn of Digital Disaster Risks in Nigeria Without AI Governance
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the global digital landscape, two prominent technology leaders have issued urgent warnings and strategic calls for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a…
- 29 Jun 2025
OAU Taps Aderounmu, Tech Advocate as DVC Academics
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has appointed Professor Adesola Aderounmu, renowned computer scientist and technology advocate, as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). Professor…
- 3 Jun 2026
Digital Encode Calls for Immediate Action as Cyber Threats Escalate Nationwide
Digital Encode Limited, a leading information security and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisory firm, has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory following a surge in security breaches…
- 14 May 2019
9mobile engineering programme produces 31 masters, 3 PhD Students
9mobile has said that it's Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate Programme (9TEPP), established at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, had produced 31 masters and three PhD…
- 14 Jul 2019
Stakeholders to Partner Ministry to Curb Technology Importation
IT experts, relevant stakeholders in the communication ministry and ICT related sectors in the country at the weekend advocated for advancement in the digital future of Nigeria. This is in…