Tag: cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity analyst highlights growing importance of digital protection
As technology continues to weave its way into every aspect of daily lives, the need for cybersecurity is becoming more critical than ever, says IT specialist and cybersecurity analyst, Abuh Ibrahim Sani. In his recent discourse titled
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NLC rejects CBN’s cybersecurity levy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005) per cent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
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CBN introduces new transfer charge for cybersecurity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions in the country to begin the implementation of a new transfer charge known as cybersecurity levy.
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NCC receives cybersecurity award, seeks safer Internet usage
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) at the weekend received a cybersecurity promotion award from the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) and called on relevant stakeholders to join hands with NCC to promote safer Internet experience in Nigeria.
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Meaning and benefits of using cybersecurity mesh solutions
The increased attention to cybersecurity has never been more evident. We use dozens of apps, services, and digital products daily for work, learning, relaxing, enjoying, meeting people, etc. Naturally, we need to protect each such activity and guarantee that our information and identity do not get compromised. Online services have become increasingly sophisticated, gathering and…
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NCC tasks Nigerians on cybersecurity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged Nigerians to be cybersecurity-conscious to guarantee online safety for internet users. NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said this in a statement signed by Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, on Sunday in Abuja. Adinde said that Danbatta said this at a ceremony heralding the…
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NCC commences nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaign
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has, again, demonstrated its commitment to making sure that Nigerian children and youth are protected from cybercriminals and their antics, as it commenced a nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaign at a conference attended by students from 24 private and public secondary schools in Abuja. The campaign, which held on Tuesday at…
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EU to pool, network its cybersecurity expertise
The European Union (EU) is stepping up its capacity to protect Europe against ever-increasing cyber threats by creating a new structure to pool and network its expertise in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the Council’s Permanent Representatives Committee on Wednesday granted the Romanian presidency a mandate to start talks with the…
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GSMA announces new growth companies to ‘GSMA 100’
The mobile communications industry body, GSMA has named 18 new growth companies to the ‘GSMA 100’. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the GSMA 100 is a global innovation discovery initiative designed to identify the world’s most promising growth-stage companies and advance the next generation of connectivity and digital services. The new companies named after AppOnBoard, Cinarra, Cloudify,…
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US intelligence chiefs doubt Kaspersky potency after WannaCry ransomware attack
Top US intelligence chiefs on Thursday publicly expressed doubts about global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Labs because of its roots in Russia. Six leading intelligence officials told a Senate hearing on external threats to the United States of their concerns over the firm’s broad presence, without specifying any particular threat. Asked if he was aware of…