Tag: #DigitalSafety
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION TO TACKLE NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS
Stakeholders in the security and risk management sector have called for stronger collaboration and technology-driven solutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The call was made at the maiden Enterprise Security Risk Management Conference organised by the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP) in Lagos. Speakers focused on the growing complexity of threats such…
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AI FUELS RISING ONLINE ABUSE OF WOMEN JOURNALISTS – REPORT
What was once harassment is now being amplified by AI—turning digital spaces into dangerous ground for women journalists worldwide. New York, May 1, 2026 — A new report has revealed a sharp rise in online violence against women journalists, with cases doubling since 2020 and AI making the abuse more sophisticated and harmful. The study,…
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FAKE GENERAL ALERT: NDA EXPOSES SCAMMERS POSING AS COMMANDANT
If “the Commandant” slides into your DMs with a contract deal, it’s not an opportunity it’s a scam. The Nigerian Defence Academy has raised the alarm over fraudsters impersonating its Commandant, Oluyemi Olatoye, to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians online. According to NDA spokesperson Reuben Kovangiya, scammers are using platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and X…
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AI-FUELED CYBERBULLYING SURGING AMONG CHILDREN, UN WARNS
A new UN report has raised alarm over the growing wave of cyberbullying among children, revealing that about two-thirds of young people worldwide say online harassment is increasing — with artificial intelligence playing a major role in amplifying the threat. The findings were presented by Najat M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against…
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YOUTH AT RISK: STUDY EXPOSES GAPS IN NIGERIA’S NICOTINE LAWS
Vapes, pouches, heated tobacco—Nigeria’s youth are being targeted online! A new report by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) reveals alarming exposure of Nigerian youths to e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. CAPPA Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode warns that outdated tobacco laws leave new nicotine products largely unregulated, allowing aggressive online marketing and…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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UN URGES ACTION AGAINST DIGITAL VIOLENCE TARGETING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, called for united efforts to end all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including the rising threat of digital abuse. Speaking at the UN House in Abuja during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, Fall emphasized the evolving nature of violence against…
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NIRA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURE NIGERIA’S DIGITAL SPACE, COLLABORATES WITH GOVERNMENT AND GLOBAL BODIES
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital environment and working closely with government agencies to combat cybercrime and misuse of digital resources. NiRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya disclosed that the association actively partners with bodies including NITDA, NCC, ONSA, and law enforcement to discourage internet fraud. Akinsanya clarified…
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CYBERSECURITY STAKEHOLDERS URGE POLICIES TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DIGITAL ABUSE
At the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Day event themed “Stay Safe Online,” Levi EduTech and other stakeholders called for the urgent implementation of cybersecurity policies to shield people, especially children, from mental and moral abuses online. The event celebrated cybersmart educators and introduced Cybersmart Clubs in schools aimed at addressing digital morality crises. Levi EduTech has…
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Nigerian Army Champions Smart Social Media Use for Security in Ibadan
When the generals talk tweets and posts, you know it’s serious business! Nigeria’s top military minds gathered in Ibadan last Thursday to turn social media into a security ally – not a threat. Ibadan saw some high-ranking faces last Thursday (Aug 14) as Maj.-Gen. Lukuman Omoniyi, Maj.-Gen. Micheal Onoja, and Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi led a…
