Can AI Protect Nigeria’s 2027 Elections or Put Votes at Risk?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Artificial intelligence could help Nigeria detect electoral fraud, verify results and combat digital disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. But…
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Cybersecurity
FG Integrates Digital Skills Into Nigeria’s Education System
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is integrating digital technology into Nigeria’s education system from the primary school level as part of efforts to…
Nearly 250,000 Nigerians Enrolled in Federal TVET Programme
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 250,000 Nigerians are receiving vocational training at more than 1,200 accredited centres under the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education…
Alausa Launches Digital Academy to Train 32,000 Nigerian Students in High-Demand Skills
ABUJA, Nigeria -The Federal Government has launched a Digital Training Academy designed to equip 32,000 Nigerian students with digital skills and internationally recognised professional…
Nigeria’s Upgraded NIN System: Can the New Digital Identity Platform Improve National Security?
ABUJA, Nigeria – When the Federal Government linked every mobile phone line to the National Identification Number (NIN), Nigerians were promised a powerful weapon…
FG Denies Cyberattack on Education Platform
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports of a cyberattack on the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS), insisting that…
Lagos Government Strengthens Defences Against Emerging Cyber Threats
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government workers have received specialised cybersecurity training aimed at improving their ability to identify and respond to increasingly sophisticated…
WHO Warns AI Risks Could Undermine Global Health Policies
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen governance frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked use of…
CBN, NCC Partner to Tackle SIM Fraud, Boost Digital Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) sign a pact to combat SIM-related fraud and strengthen…
NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Fake NIN Data Update Portal Scam
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) warns Nigerians against a fake online portal claiming to offer free National Identification Number updates.…