Friday, June 19, 2026

Cybersecurity

May 9, 2026

Several Canadian varsities suffer Canvas cyberattack, students’ information leaked

A hacking group, ShinyHunters, claimed responsibility for the cyber breach in messages sent to Canvas users.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
May 8, 2026

First Bank reaffirms commitment to customers’ data protection

He said the bank has prioritised targeted recruitment and capacity-building to ensure adequate cybersecurity expertise.

First Bank
April 24, 2026

Nasarawa to train youths on cybersecurity

He said the training would go a long way in promoting unity and peace.

Gov. Abdullahi Sule
April 18, 2026

Cyber Threats: NITDA, CAC activate security measures, direct MDAs to frustrate hackers

Mr Umar noted that MDAs had been directed to immediately review and strengthen their cybersecurity architecture.

CAC logo and a masked hacker
November 3, 2025

Tanzania: Social media still restricted; Internet restored five days after bloody protests over presidential poll

Netblocks, a platform tracking cybersecurity and digital governance, confirmed internet restoration in Tanzania on Monday.

Violence scenes in Tanzania
October 9, 2025

Expert proffers strategic cybersecurity roadmap for Nigeria

A UK-based cybersecurity expert, Dare Ogunbayeje, has proffered a workable cybersecurity growth roadmap for Nigeria.

September 16, 2025

Age verification potential solution for child protection online: Official

Mr Sa’ad said the need for effective protection measures was paramount, given the challenges faced by the vast majority of children in online activities.

Social Media Icons
August 29, 2025

Communications ministry trains 438 civil servants on digital transformation

Mr Scheffers said that rising cyber threats make cybersecurity training essential.

Bosun Tijani
July 17, 2025

FG can close 90.6% cybersecurity workforce gap with reforms: Expert

Mr Olufuye said the move would help close the country’s 90.6 per cent cybersecurity workforce gap.

Cybersecurity
April 17, 2025

Flutterwave launches Accelerate Workshop to equip young Africans with in-demand tech skills

Ms Akomolafe-Kalu said, “At Flutterwave, we are passionate about unlocking Africa’s full potential by investing in the next generation of innovators and builders.’’