Tag: cyber-security

“Use technology for enhanced human security” – US urges FG

Aminu Imam
US urges FG

The United States Embassy in Abuja has urged the Nigerian government to make effective use of technology in promoting security and human safety all over the country. The embassy’s Senior Regional Security Officer, Bradley Markwald made this call during the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ASIS International, Chapter 273, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking on the topic: “Leveraging Technology for Enhancing National Security in Nigeria”, Markwald explained that the country’s vast population, rich resources, and expansive geography present both significant challenges and unique opportunities for safeguarding…

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‘Office of NSA to rake in N415bn monthly from cybersecurity’ – Report

Aminu Imam
ONSA Ribadu

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), under Nuhu Ribadu, is set to rake in about N415bn monthly from the 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions. Recall that on Monday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular dated May 6, 2024 to all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment service banks as well as mobile money operators and payment service providers to start deduction 0.5%(half of a percent) as cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions carried out by Nigerians. Checks on the portal of the Nigeria Inter-Bank…

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