Cybersecurity execs worried over training amid rising spending by businesses

A new report has revealed that African professionals remain concerned about the relevance of current cybersecurity training even as companies continue to increase their spending to combat cyberthreats.

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Financial Inclusion: African fintechs leading through AI, Microsoft says

African financial technology (FinTech) companies are not just keeping pace with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI); they are surpassing them with innovative solutions, according to Microsoft. Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa, who acknowledged the transformative power of mobile money in Africa said that by enabling millions to participate in the financial system […]

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FG: Unnamed ‘third-party’ hacked Nigeria’s 104m ID database at NIMC 

The Federal Government has claimed that an unnamed “third-party” allegedly granted unauthorized access into the database of over 104 million enrolled citizens under the custody of Nigeria’s ID agency, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

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Police visit Nigeria’s ID agency, NIMC

The Nigeria Police has visited the nation’s ID agency to explore collaborations in the area of security of Nigerians, the National Identity Management Commission has said.

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In a Major Twist, Binance Executive Sues NSA, EFCC

Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange being investigated by Nigeria, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging violations of fundamental rights.

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Nigeria probes 400+ privacy breaches linked to loan apps

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is probing over 400 incidents of privacy violations linked to digital lenders, commonly referred to as loan apps, the agency has said.

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Heirs Technologies unveils plans to disrupt Africa’s business landscape

Heirs Technologies, the technology business unit of Heirs Holdings, has unveiled ambitious plans to disrupt the African business landscape over the next five years.

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Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 721,522 terabytes in January

Nigeria’s internet data consumption has reached a record-breaking 721,522 terabytes by January this year, according to official telecoms market figures reviewed by Technology Times.

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