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Nigeria Beats 54 African Countries in Cyber-Crime War to Clinch INTERPOL Ranking, Gets Kudos for Digital Safety

The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber-crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has been named the Best Cyber-crime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cyber-crime Directorate in Singapore, ranking first among 54 African countries. According to the NPF-NCC, the achievement demonstrates the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combating cyber-crime and improving citizens’ digital safety. It went on to say: […]

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Some of suspects arrested by the EFCC in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State
 Business
  • December 16, 2024

EFCC BIG FEAT: Arrests 193 Foreigners, 599 Others for Alleged Crypto Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed a landmark arrest of a total number of 792 suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who briefed journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday said the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December […]

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News
  • December 16, 2024

Nigeria Mulls Online Protection Bill, Seeks Input from Stakeholders

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and inclusive policy development. According to a statement from the Director, […]

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Technology
  • December 10, 2024

Dangerous Malware, Grandoreiro on Rampage Stealing Banking Details, NITDA Warns

A dangerous malware, Grandoreiro is on rampage with a significant threat, using advanced techniques, including screen overlay attacks and remote device control, to steal sensitive information such as banking credentials and personal data. The National Information Technology Development Agency has alerted Nigerians about a banking malware, which targets users globally through sophisticated phishing campaigns. The […]

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Business
  • November 28, 2024

About Six Billion People Online in 2024 as Complexities of Reaching Communities in Low-income Countries Heightens

An estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]

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Internet
  • November 26, 2024

Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry GDP Contribution Continues Yearly Rise Amid Drops in Internet Usage

The percentage contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria by the telecommunications industry is still on the increase according to the updated statistics by the Nigerian Communications Commission released yesterday, although the statistics of data usage in Nigeria is on decline. The statistics report by the NCC, sighted by TechnologyMirror, and which is […]

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Business
  • November 25, 2024

Anambra State Public-Private Sector Initiative Extends Internet Access Closer to Citizens

An internet service from the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Pine Heights Systems Limited  has rolled-out what it called, Solution Wi-Fi is locations across Anambra, bringing free, high-speed internet closer to people. you. Whether you’re a student researching online, a business owner connecting with clients, or someone staying informed, this expansion ensures that […]

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News
  • November 22, 2024

Foreign Nationals, 113 All from Asia Involved in High-level Cybercrimes, Hacking Now in Custody at Nigeria’s Correctional Centre

China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia nationals to cool-off in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date over high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group which were arraigned on a 6 count charge bothering on cyber crime includes 113 foreign nationals, comprising of 87 men and 26 […]

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Business
  • November 21, 2024

Only You Can Stop Data Depletion, Stop Blaming Telecoms Operators, NCC Tells Consumers

The reoccurring cases of complaints by telecoms services’ consumers on how fast their data plans deplete at a fast speed shortly after subscribing to one, may just have been put to rest. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the consumer should not expect that the telecoms operators will be the one that will end […]

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News
  • November 20, 2024

Global Domain Body, ICANN Opens Opportunity for Unrepresented Communities to Get On Internet

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the portal for Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. A statement from ICANN said that the New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will […]

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