Hashtags are fast emerging as coordination tools and digital identifiers for global hacktivist campaigns, with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks dominating the cyber threat landscape in 2025, cybersecurity company Kaspersky says in a new report. The study, titled “Signal in the Noise,” analyses the activity of over 120 hacktivist groups and more than 11,000 […] Source of Article
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says its planned transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from 2026 will eliminate logistics bottlenecks, strengthen examination integrity, and reshape how Nigerian students are assessed. Speaking at the WAEC State Committee meeting hosted by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and […] Source of Article
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for proposing a 48-hour refund window for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions, describing the move as a “timely and long-awaited correction” to a persistent consumer challenge. The Commission is reacting to apex bank’s Draft Guidelines on the Operations […] Source of Article
The agency explains that the shift to digital payments will enhance accountability, reduce leakages, and provide passengers with a faster, safer, and more transparent payment experience. According to FAAN, the initiative “is designed to modernise airport operations, boost efficiency, and align Nigeria’s aviation sector with global digital trends.” The agency explains that the shift to […] Source of Article
The Federal Government has launched the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative, a nationwide effort to expand technology-driven learning across Nigeria, beginning with the distribution of interactive smart boards to public schools. The launch and flag-off ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, was led by the Universal Basic Education Commission […] Source of Article
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new rules mandating banks and payment providers to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within a strict timeframe of 24 to 48 hours, in a major push to resolve one of the most persistent pain points in Nigeria’s electronic payments system. According to the […] Source of Article
The newly elected representatives are: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner of Future Africa and Co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave; Victoria Manya, Co-founder and Executive Director at Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API); Charles Uchenna Emembolu, Founder of TechQuest STEM Academy and Roar Nigeria Hub; and Abba Ibrahim Gamawa, Founder of Go Agent Limited. NITDA says […] Source of Article
The Federal Ministry of Police Affairs has underscored the critical role of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and surveillance technologies in modern policing, highlighting recent incidents where their deployment has helped apprehend criminals and improve public safety across Nigeria. According to the Ministry, CCTV footage was instrumental in the arrest of a notorious armed robbery kingpin, John […] Source of Article
Millions of rural Nigerians risk being left behind in the country’s digital transformation as access to technology, skills, and infrastructure remains concentrated in major urban centres, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned. In its latest report, “From Hustle to Decent Work: Unlocking Jobs and Productivity for Economic Transformation in Nigeria,” the NESG emphasises […] Source of Article
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