Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command upgraded ‘to fight fake news, online threats’

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The Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command has been upgraded to improve the nation's capability to fight rising cyber threats, including fake news, according to its top command.

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MTN Group rejigs structure to ‘accelerate growth’

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South Africa’s MTN Group has reviewed the structure of the mobile phone group to accelerate growth across its business units including MTN Nigeria. The executive changes come amid last October’s announcement of Karl Toriola as CEO designate of MTN Nigeria, and the appointment of outgoing CEO Ferdi Moolman’s to the new exco role of Group […]

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Nigeria’s undersea cables boosted banks’ exports by 7.8%, report says

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Nigeria's tech-driven banks have recorded 7.8% growth in financial exports underscoring the positive economic impact of undersea cables that landed the nation's shores, according to a Facebook-backed study.

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#EndSARS: Attempt to attack Ikeja Computer Village repelled, Iyaloja says

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An attempt by hoodlums to attack Ikeja Computer Village, Nigeria’s largest technology market amid the #EndSARS protests was today repelled by law enforcement agencies, the female market leader has told Technology Times.

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Data Protection Compliant Organisations in Nigeria: Three telcos listed among 634 pioneers

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Three top mobile phone companies with a combined 120 million customer base have been listed among 634 organisations that are pioneer data protection compliant organisations in Nigeria.

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FG backs Blockchain to allow cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria

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Technology Times has confirmed that the Federal Government has backed Blockchain technology under plans to allow cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria and promote transactions in virtual currencies like Bitcoin.

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Nigeria’s data protection deadline expires October 25

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Technology Times has confirmed that the grace period for organisations to comply with data protection rules that safeguard the privacy of Nigerians expires on October 25.

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Cybersecurity: Nigeria issues ‘extra caution’ alert amid U.S. election fears

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The Federal Government has issued cybersecurity alerts that Nigerians should be "extra-cautious" online as they embrace digital lifestyle following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MTN Nigeria listing ‘opened new opportunities, NCC says

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MTN Nigeria listing that was forced by the telecoms regulator, has opened new opportunities for the economy, according to the agency's chief.

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