Category: Tech
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FCC CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH CSOs AND MEDIA TO FIGHT CYBER AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging civil society organizations and media to join forces in combating Nigeria’s rising cyber and financial crimes. Sa’ad Hanafi-Sa’ad, EFCC’s Kano Acting Zonal Director, emphasized their vital role as “critical drivers of change” in raising awareness and holding power accountable. At a workshop for CSOs and journalists,…
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CYBERSECURITY EXPERT WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS, URGES USE OF 2FA
Adamu Musa, a cybersecurity expert at Abuja’s X Hub, warns that online scams have grown increasingly sophisticated, targeting everyone from regular users to top IT professionals. He highlights employee carelessness and advanced tactics like domain spoofing and AI-generated phishing as major risks. Musa urges all internet users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for stronger protection,…
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AI SHOULD ASSIST, NOT REPLACE HUMAN INTELLECT, WARNS WIKIACTIVATE AFRICA LEAD
Responsible AI use urged to balance technology with human creativity and judgment. Chukwuma Dike, Project Lead of Wikiactivate Africa, emphasized responsible AI use at the Wikimedia AI and Plagiarism Awareness training in Abuja. He warned against over-reliance, stating AI’s role is to assist, not take over human intellect. The training focused on using AI ethically…
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NOA OFFICERS TRAINED ON COMBATING FAKE NEWS AND AI CONTENT WITH ESANAD FRAMEWORK
Nigeria boosts public sector’s fight against misinformation with cutting-edge verification methods. Esanad Consult Ltd., partnering with the National Productivity Centre, led a “Train-the-Trainers” workshop for National Orientation Agency (NOA) officers in Kwara State to tackle fake news and AI-generated content. The session introduced the Esanad Framework—rooted in traditional Isnad principles—and combined lectures with practical case…
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NIGERIA’S $2 BILLION BROADBAND PROJECT TO BOOST GDP, DRIVE DIGITAL INCLUSION
Minister Tijani unveils a bold plan to connect every local government and unlock the nation’s digital potential. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced a $2 billion broadband initiative aiming for universal coverage across all 774 local governments within three years. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, he said…
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OVER 40% OF AUSTRALIAN CYBERCRIME VICTIMS FACE MULTIPLE ATTACKS IN 2024
New report reveals the growing complexity of cyber threats hitting nearly half of Australians. The Australian Institute of Criminology’s 2024 report shows that 42.1% of cybercrime victims suffer multiple types of attacks annually, with 47.4% experiencing some form of cybercrime. Online abuse and harassment topped the list, affecting 26.8%, followed by identity crime and misuse.…
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DR ADAM MURITALA INVENTS AFRI-INVERTER, LAUNCHES AFRICAN PRO-HUMANITY TECHNOLOGY HUB
OAU don pioneers indigenous clean energy tech and innovation platform to boost African research and development. Dr. Adam Muritala, Associate Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, has invented the Afri-inverter—an indigenous, lightweight lithium battery-powered device with mainly locally sourced parts. He founded the African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to drive research…
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ BACKS MOBILE PHONE BAN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Merz urges focus on education over screen time, but warns social media limits are tougher to enforce. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced strong support for banning mobile phones in primary schools, emphasizing that children should concentrate on learning to read, write, and do math—not playing on phones. He expressed sympathy for countries already enforcing such…
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NIGERIAN NAVY CHIEF CALLS FOR HOMEGROWN TECH TO SHAPE FUTURE MARITIME SECURITY
Vice Adm. Ogalla urges Nigerian Navy to innovate locally for superior maritime defence. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the need for Nigeria to boost indigenous technology in maritime security during the Navy’s Research and Development seminar in Abuja. Facing fast-evolving threats like piracy and smuggling, Ogalla noted technological edge—over fleet size—would…
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EDITORS WARN: STOP USING CYBERCRIME ACT TO MUZZLE THE PRESS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sent a strong warning to security agencies: stop harassing journalists under the guise of the Cybercrime Act or face legal pushback.Meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild’s Standing Committee — made up of top editors across print, broadcast, news agencies, and online platforms —…
