By TOSI ORE NIGERIA is experiencing an alarming surge in cyberattacks. A cybersecurity expert says the country now records more than 4,700 attacks every week. Anthony Fakiyesi disclosed this while reviewing cybersecurity trends in 2026. He warned that the growing wave of digital attacks poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s economy, financial institutions and public […]
By OBIOMA TORI Nigeria’s Digital Finance Revolution Meets a New Cybersecurity Reality Payment Boom Forces Regulatory Rethink NIGERIA’S transition toward a cash-light economy has reached a critical stage. Electronic payments now dominate commercial activities across banking, fintech services, online commerce and government transactions. While this transformation has accelerated financial inclusion and improved payment efficiency, it […]
For Many Nigerians, Hope Begins With a Click WHEN Mohammed Yusuf resigned from his poorly paid teaching job in Ilorin, Kwara State, in October 2025, he believed starting a Point-of-Sale (PoS) business would provide a stable source of income amid Nigeria’s harsh economic realities. After weeks of fruitless job hunting, he borrowed money to establish […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom Government Disowns Fake Bursary Portal, Warns Students Against Online Fraud Government Issues Public Advisory Over Fraudulent Application Link THE Akwa Ibom State Government has warned students and members of the public to disregard a fraudulent online message circulating on social media claiming that applications for the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Students […]
Fraud Declines, But the Threat Evolves NIGERIA’S digital payments ecosystem is becoming more secure on paper, yet increasingly dangerous in practice, as cybercriminals adopt advanced technologies and more sophisticated strategies to steal from bank customers. Although electronic payment fraud losses dropped sharply in 2025, experts caution that criminals are becoming more organised, targeting fewer victims […]
Authorities and cybersecurity experts urge Nigerians to exercise caution as fraudulent digital work platforms evolve into one of the country’s fastest-growing financial crimes. Fraudsters Adopt More Sophisticated Tactics NIGERIA’S cybercrime landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as organised task-based fraud schemes increasingly replace the individual internet scams that once dominated the country’s online crime ecosystem. […]
Expert Advocates Greater AI Adoption in Nigeria ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as a critical tool in addressing modern security challenges and accelerating socio-economic development, according to technology expert and cyber safety advocate, Ms. Tinuola Popoola. Speaking in Abuja, Popoola described AI as one of the most transformative technologies of the digital age, capable […]
The Hidden Cost of Nigeria’s Spam Call Epidemic WHAT was once viewed as an occasional nuisance has evolved into a significant challenge for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. A new global monitoring report ranking Nigeria as Africa’s most spammed country and eighth worldwide has intensified concerns among technology experts, regulators and business leaders who fear the trend […]
Silent Deployment Allegations Surround Chrome’s On-Device AI System REPORTS circulating among security researchers have raised concerns about a potential background deployment of Google’s on-device artificial intelligence system, known as Gemini Nano, within the Chrome browser. The claims suggest that a large AI model file may be downloaded and stored locally on user devices without explicit […]
Security Concerns Erupt Over Medicare Provider Database FRESH concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity have emerged in the United States after reports revealed that a database powering a new Medicare portal under the administration of Donald Trump accidentally exposed the Social Security numbers of healthcare providers. The incident, first reported by The Washington Post, involved […]