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- 5 Jun 2025
Anambra Cracks Down on Illegal ISPs, Cites Security, Service Concerns
Anambra State Government has begun a crackdown on illegal Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating across the state, citing concerns over data breaches, poor service quality, and environmental…
- 26 Nov 2021
Kaduna State Government Restores Telecommunication Services
Kaduna State government yesterday restored telecommunication services which were suspended in some local government areas of the State. Security agencies had requested the shutdown in October 2021,…
- 19 Nov 2018
Nine States to Suffer Services Outage as Kogi Shutdown Cell Sites
There is apprehension in about nine states sharing boundaries with Kogi states on disruption of telecommunications services as the state has lock down several telecommunications cell sites. The…
- 30 May 2016
MainOne, Radware Partner on Managed Security Services
MainOne, the premier connectivity and data center solutions company in West Africa, and Radware, a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring optimal service level…
- 10 Jun 2021
Galaxy Backbone Partners DataSixth Consulting to Deliver Cyber Security-as-a- Service (SECaaS)
As the cybersecurity threat landscape becomes more complex, organizations are struggling to keep their data and applications secure. Galaxy Backbone and DataSixth (a pure-play MSSP) today announced…
- 6 Jul 2026
DSS Spyware Acquisition Enables Illegal Wiretaps, Detentions – The ICIR
Department of State Services (DSS), statutory known as the State Security Service (SSS), Nigeria’s premier domestic intelligence agency has reportedly acquired spyware that enables it illegally…
- 28 Mar 2022
Telcos Raise Alarm on Imminent Telecom Services Blackout in Kogi, Other States
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed concern about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi State as a result of disputes…
- 12 Aug 2014
MTN Donates Security Vehicles to Abia State
The efforts of the Abia State Government in combating crime, has received a major boost when the management of a leading telecommunication firm, MTN Nigeria donated five Hilux vans to the state.…
- 11 Jun 2013
New Dimension Data Service Identifies, Deals with Security Vulnerabilities
Dimension Data, the $5.8 billion global ICT solutions and services provider has announced the availability of its Technology Lifecycle Management Assessment for Security. The assessment helps…
- 28 Nov 2021
Zamfara to Restore Telecoms Services Today
Zamfara State Government has announced the suspension of the ban on telecommunications services in the state from Monday, November 29, 2021. The announcement was made by Mr Bello Matawalle, the…
- 2 Oct 2013
NSCDC Arrests Alleged Hacker of Govt Websites
Adeniji Lukman, a fresh graduate of College of Education, Ilaro, Ogun state has been arrested for allegedly breaching several government sites, including those for the States Security Service (SSS)…
- 25 Apr 2013
NCAA Certifies 7 Airports' Private Security Outfits
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared seven private security companies fit to provide aviation security services at the nation’s airports. Mr. Joyce Daniel Nkemakolam, acting director…
- 11 Jun 2014
Cyber Threats Wreaking Havoc on Enterprises
A consistent bombardment of unknown, targeted, and adaptive cyber threats are wreaking havoc in the enterprise and driving the expansion of Threat Intelligence Security Services (TISS)…
- 11 Sept 2016
IDC Reveals New State of Technology Financial Services Industry
IDC hosted its annual Fintech Innovation Summit titled, ‘The New Collaboration-Based Landscape for Financial Services', which explored the opportunities and threats of today’s increasingly open…
- 4 Feb 2017
SSS Operatives Seal CoreTV
Security peratives believed to be from the State Security Service on Friday broke into the Abuja office of CoreTV, a cable and satelite broadcaster, carting away broadcasting and other related…
- 22 Aug 2025
MTN Nigeria to Restore Services to 15 LGAs, 3 States
MTN Nigeria said it has scheduled its network maintenance to restore services to 15 local government areas (LGAs) in three states in the northern parts of the country. The telco, in a short…
- 19 May 2021
HP Introduces Integrated Security Offering
HP Inc has introduced HP Wolf Security, a newly integrated portfolio of secure by design PCs and printers, hardware-enforced endpoint security software, and endpoint security services to protect…
- 6 Jan 2021
AFC Secures $250m Loan from United States’ DFC
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that it has successfully secured a $250 million tier-2 capital loan from United States’ International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Formed…
- 7 Oct 2025
Sophos Launches Cyber Advisory Services to Help Firms Stay Ahead of Threats
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a suite of security testing services designed to identify…
- 29 Sept 2021
Kaduna to Shut Network Services over Insecurity
Nasir El-Rufai, governor, Kaduna state, has asked residents to prepare for a shutdown of telecommunication services. The governor stated this in a chat with some radio stations, saying the security…
- 29 Sept 2014
MTN Foundation Donations Hit N10Bn, Rivers State Benefits
MTN Foundation has invested over 10 billion naira in social projects in the key areas of education, health and economic empowerment in 341 locations across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. And…
- 28 Sept 2023
LIRS Tasks Business Organizations On Consumption Tax Compliance
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has urged owners of restaurants, hotels, and event centres operating in the state to contribute to the state's development by prioritizing the monthly…
- 17 May 2016
Ambode Seeks Microsoft Partnership on Security
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor, said that the State Government would explore areas of cooperation with Microsoft International especially in the area of improving security in the State as…
- 27 Jun 2014
DSS Arrests Sponsor of Boko Haram Members
Department of State Security Services (SSS) said that it had apprehended a man who allegedly sent 486 travellers suspected to be Boko Haram members to Port-Harcourt, Rivers. Marilyn Ogar,…
- 19 Nov 2013
Worries over Arrests of Top Bankers for Alleged Terrorist Financing
The banking industry and State Security Service (SSS) are embroiled in claims and denials over the continued detention of senior personnel of 13 Nigerian banks for alleged terrorist financing and…
- 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…
- 9 Sept 2021
Telcos Shut Down Network in Katsina, Buhari’s Home State
Telecommunication services have been shut down in Katsina State. At least 13 Local Government Areas are affected by the development which may not be unconnected with the ongoing security operations…
- 17 Jun 2017
Executive Order: 6 Agencies to Interface with Passengers at Airports- FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listed the six agencies approved to interface with passengers at the country’s airports henceforth. In a Public Notice issued, FAAN informed…
- 4 Dec 2013
Maiduguri Residents Express Joy Over Return of GSM Services
A cross section of residents of Maiduguri on Wednesday expressed happiness over the restoration of GSM services in the state. Service to Borno was cut off following the declaration of state of…
- 3 Feb 2025
LIRS Highlights Importance of Tax Compliance for Access to Free Services
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated that the provision of FREE West African Examinations Council, WAEC registration for SS3 students in state-funded secondary schools is a…