A new cyber attack that can let an attacker run commands on a web server without logging has been uncovered the PHP project team, according to a new security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, collectively referred to as PHP2Shell. According the security report, both vulnerabilities can let an attacker run commands on […]
Read MoreAn estimated 6.3 billion people, or 76 per cent of the world’s population, are using the Internet in 2026, according to Facts and Figures 2026, released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The figure is up from a revised estimate of 6.1 billion people, or 74 per cent, in 2025. Despite the continued growth […]
Read MoreAll Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are to implement the DNS Security (DNSSEC) architecture to help the Nigerian Government implement her cybersecurity assessment protocol. According to the directive from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the mandate becomes essential to firmly implement DNS security as part of infrastructure architecture to will ensure the […]
Read MoreExecutive-level officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are being re-skilled to support Nigeria’s transition from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). According to the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, the shift is essential to help expand digital public services and strengthening the country’s […]
Read MoreTikTok faces a legal challenge in Nigeria over an alleged restriction of access to its platform in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto, raising questions about digital rights and platform accountability. The Foundation for Digital Justice and Sustainable Development has filed a suit at the Federal High Court against TikTok Inc, asking the court to determine […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria, a leading technology (techco) company, is reinforcing its commitment to expanding access across the country through its ‘FlyX’ broadband solution, delivering speed, unlimited data, reliability, and seamless internet experiences to homes and small businesses. MTN FlyX is the techco’s broadband solution built around a range of Outdoor Units (ODUs) with indoor component, powered […]
Read MoreThe latest data from cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks Nigeria as the 38th most breached country in H1 2026, with 390.8k leaked accounts.
Read MoreThe sporadic rave of cyber-attacks across the world may prompt Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt fresh policy direction on cybersecurity. Already the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged the MDAs to adopt a coordinated and proactive approach to securing Nigeria’s government digital infrastructure against the rising wave of cyber threats. According […]
Read MoreThe Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has raised concerns over the rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks driven by artificial intelligence, urging immediate and coordinated national action. Speaking ahead of the formal inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed that the Ministry of […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian government is shifting its strategy toward “Total Resilience” – a multidimensional defence involving every level of society as it battles cybersecurity in the era of AI-powered digital threats. Speaking at the 2026 GITEX Africa summit, the Director-General of the National Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr DG Kashifu Inuwa warned that technology alone is […]
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