cybersecurity

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is taking bold steps to safeguard data privacy by prosecuting offenders starting from the beginning of 2025. This move is part of its efforts to enforce regulations and promote responsible…

The United Kingdom Government has expressed its strong support for the ongoing efforts of Nigerian stakeholders to address cybersecurity challenges in the country. According to Mark Smithson, Country Director of the UK’s Department for…

The Nigerian Government and stakeholders in the cybersecurity sector have emphasised the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing to strengthen Nigeria's cybersecurity posture. This emphasis was made at the October edition of…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding the society. Inuwa made these remarks at a recent workshop…

Nigeria is currently hosting the 3rd ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon, a 30-hour event running from 15th to 16th October 2024. The event, which brings together young tech enthusiasts from across the region, is led by the Ministry…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cybersecurity and data protection in Nigeria. The agency's Director-General, Kashifu Abdulahi, emphasized this on Tuesday in Osogbo…

The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Center (NPF-NCCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating all forms of cybercrime in the country. Additionally, the centre aims to educate Nigerians about the dangers associated with…

A pan-Africa Technology Group, Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced its collaboration with Tech giant Google Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company, Anthropic. The Co-founder, Cassava Technologies, Mr…

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the United States law enforcement agencies have announced the arrest of multiple individuals suspected of involvement in the notorious 'Warzone RAT' cybercriminal network.…

AerCap, the world's largest aircraft leasing company, has reported a ransomware infection that occurred earlier this month, but claims it has not suffered any financial losses and all its systems are under control. In a filing with the…