By Elvis Eromosele Cyber-attacks are on the rise. It is a wonder people still appear surprised despite numerous warning from cybersecurity experts. It is one of the downsides of a growing connectedness and digitalisation. Ransomware attacks are proving particularly lucrative. Take the attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest …
Read More »FG to Review Air Agreements with UK, Others Over ‘Unacceptable Treatments’
The Federal Government said it would review its Air agreements with various countries as a result of the unacceptable treatment of Nigerian carriers during the coronavirus pandemic. It specifically lamented that the United Kingdom government withdrew the landing rights of Air Peace close to departure time for the evacuation of …
Read More »COVID-19: FG Places Travel Ban on Italy, China, US, others
The Federal Government has placed travel ban on public servants to countries highly affected by COVID-19 pandemic disease. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), announced this on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with the Presidential Task Force Committee on COVID-19 in Abuja. The countries …
Read More »ATCON to inducts Ajisebutu, Ndukwe, Ekuwem, Disu into Hall of Fame
The Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is set to induct four top personalities in the Nigerian telecom and ICT sector into hall of fame. They are Mr. Wale Ajisebutu, Executive Chairman, 21st Century Technologies Limited, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Board Chairman, MTN Nigeria, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to the …
Read More »9mobile plans to build Digital Academy, revamps 9TEPP
The telecommunications company dedicated to promoting quality graduate education, 9mobile has revealed its plan to set up a Digital Academy in response to emerging industry needs and trends. According to the telco, the Digital Academy will be dedicated to the training of more Nigerians in Information and Communication Technology. As …
Read More »Western Union blocks all money transfers to Nigeria
Western Union in Texas (the state with the largest Nigerian population in the U.S) may have blocked all money transfers to Nigeria, according to a report. The report added that the blockade might spread to other states and countries. According to the report, “a notice at the outlet in Texas …
Read More »VAS2Nets partners others, launch Paymenta for Diaspora remittances in naira
An esteemed Payment Solution Service Provider, VAS2Nets has partnered with other fintech organisations to launch a formidable payment platform, Paymenta for Nigerians in diaspora to remit money home with ease in Naira by direct transfer into bank accounts. The product which was launched on Rhetorical in Lagos is a collaboration …
Read More »Royal Wedding Gifts: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ton return $12million worth of gifts….urges to be donated to charity
To comply with strict royal rules, Prince Harry and Meghan set to returned wedding gifts estimated to worth $12 million. To celebrate the royal couple’s special day, Kensington Palace received gifts from various companies. But there are strict rules surrounding what the couple can be sent. It was reportedly believed …
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