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Convict who escaped prison during Borno flood rearrested

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Convict who escaped prison during Borno flood rearrested

Convict who escaped prison during Borno flood rearrested …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A 24-year-old Auwalu Aminu, who was amongst criminals who escaped from the Medium Security Custodian Center in Maiduguri has been rearrested by the Borno State Command. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) understands that Aminu, had been serving a sentence for criminal conspiracy and theft, before escaping … Read more

EFCC violated my fundamental human right for declaring me wanted – Akinduro

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EFCC violated my fundamental human right for declaring me wanted – Akinduro

EFCC violated my fundamental human right for declaring me wanted – Akinduro …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> One of the suspects recently declared wanted for alleged financial fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Henry Akinduro, has claimed that the commission violated his fundamental human rights. Akinduro stated that he is challenging the EFCC’s … Read more

NITDA, ECOWAS Boost Youth Capacity On Cybersecurity By Innocent Odoh, Abuja The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) And The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Have Teamed Up With Other Stakeholders To Identify And Improve The Capacity And Skill Of Youths In West African To Protect The Region’s Cyber Space. This Was The Crux Of The Gathering Of A Two-day 3rd ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge 2024, Which Ended In Abuja On Wednesday With Multiple Awards To Winners And Participants To Motivate Them To Deepen The Industry And Protect Digital Infrastructure. Speaking During The Closing Ceremony, The Director General Of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Who Was Represented By The Director Of IT Infrastructure Solutions, Oladejo Olawumi, Said It Has Become Necessary For The Region To Use The Competition To Harness The Talents Of The Young People To Fight Cybercrime, Stressing That The Agency Will Continue To Support Future Events. Olawumi Told Reporters In An Interview That, “It Is Very Interesting To Know That There Is Healthy Competition In This Kind Of Technology Sector. That Is Why We Are Trying To Harness The Beautiful Energy Of The Youth To Ensure That We Fight Cybercrime So They Won’t Have Time To Go Into Crime.” He Noted That ECOWAS, NITDA, Governments, Private Sector Concerns And The Academia Collaborated To Make The Competition A Success With The Goal Of Tackling The Menace Of Cybercrime, Which Does Not Have Any Border. Commissioner For Infrastructure Energy And Digitalisation At The ECOWAS Commission, Sediko Douka, Who Represented The President Of The ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Said The Challenge Was Intended To Expand The Skill And Knowledge Of The Youth Constituency So They Can Play A Vital Role In The Regions’ Cyber Space. He Said, “The Hackathon Challenge Provides A Platform For Talent Identification And Support For Young Individuals Interested In New Technology. By Enhancing The Cyber Workforce, We Contribute To The Region’s Stability And Security. In An Age Where Cyber Threats Are Constantly Evolving, It Is Crucial To Stay Ahead Of The Curve.” He Told The Youth That “by Participating In This Competition, I Am Sure You Have Enhanced Your Understanding Of The Latest Cybersecurity Challenges And Techniques. You Have Also Gained Hands-on Experience That Will Strengthen Your Skill Set. You Have Also Learned Lessons Which Will Allow You To Perform Better.” He Said Further, “It Is Gratifying To Note That The Institution Of The Competition Offers ECOWAS The Opportunity To Reaffirm Its Ambition To Build A Very Resilient Cyber Space Possible, Thus Contributing To The Global Effort To Protect Digital Assets And Privacy.” He Added That There Are New Regulations At The Level Of The African Union And At ECOWAS Regional Level Even As He Urged All The Countries To Abide By These Regulations And Fundamentally Implement Them To Protect Critical Institutions.

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NITDA, ECOWAS Boost Youth Capacity On Cybersecurity By Innocent Odoh, Abuja The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) And The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Have Teamed Up With Other Stakeholders To Identify And Improve The Capacity And Skill Of Youths In West African To Protect The Region’s Cyber Space. This Was The Crux Of The Gathering Of A Two-day 3rd ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge 2024, Which Ended In Abuja On Wednesday With Multiple Awards To Winners And Participants To Motivate Them To Deepen The Industry And Protect Digital Infrastructure. Speaking During The Closing Ceremony, The Director General Of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Who Was Represented By The Director Of IT Infrastructure Solutions, Oladejo Olawumi, Said It Has Become Necessary For The Region To Use The Competition To Harness The Talents Of The Young People To Fight Cybercrime, Stressing That The Agency Will Continue To Support Future Events. Olawumi Told Reporters In An Interview That, “It Is Very Interesting To Know That There Is Healthy Competition In This Kind Of Technology Sector. That Is Why We Are Trying To Harness The Beautiful Energy Of The Youth To Ensure That We Fight Cybercrime So They Won’t Have Time To Go Into Crime.” He Noted That ECOWAS, NITDA, Governments, Private Sector Concerns And The Academia Collaborated To Make The Competition A Success With The Goal Of Tackling The Menace Of Cybercrime, Which Does Not Have Any Border. Commissioner For Infrastructure Energy And Digitalisation At The ECOWAS Commission, Sediko Douka, Who Represented The President Of The ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Said The Challenge Was Intended To Expand The Skill And Knowledge Of The Youth Constituency So They Can Play A Vital Role In The Regions’ Cyber Space. He Said, “The Hackathon Challenge Provides A Platform For Talent Identification And Support For Young Individuals Interested In New Technology. By Enhancing The Cyber Workforce, We Contribute To The Region’s Stability And Security. In An Age Where Cyber Threats Are Constantly Evolving, It Is Crucial To Stay Ahead Of The Curve.” He Told The Youth That “by Participating In This Competition, I Am Sure You Have Enhanced Your Understanding Of The Latest Cybersecurity Challenges And Techniques. You Have Also Gained Hands-on Experience That Will Strengthen Your Skill Set. You Have Also Learned Lessons Which Will Allow You To Perform Better.” He Said Further, “It Is Gratifying To Note That The Institution Of The Competition Offers ECOWAS The Opportunity To Reaffirm Its Ambition To Build A Very Resilient Cyber Space Possible, Thus Contributing To The Global Effort To Protect Digital Assets And Privacy.” He Added That There Are New Regulations At The Level Of The African Union And At ECOWAS Regional Level Even As He Urged All The Countries To Abide By These Regulations And Fundamentally Implement Them To Protect Critical Institutions.

NITDA, ECOWAS Boost Youth Capacity On Cybersecurity By Innocent Odoh, Abuja The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) And The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Have Teamed Up With Other Stakeholders To Identify And Improve The Capacity And Skill Of Youths In West African To Protect The Region’s Cyber Space. This Was The … Read more

NNL: Gateway United sacks head coach Omiponle

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NNL: Gateway United sacks head coach Omiponle

NNL: Gateway United sacks head coach Omiponle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Gateway United have terminated the appointment of their head coach Samson Omiponle, DAILY POST reports. Omiponle’s disengagement was confirmed by the management of the club. The Abeokuta club said the termination of the gaffer’s contract takes immediate effect. Gateway United are currently in search … Read more

Over 1 Billion People Living in Severe Poverty

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N3.7tn Enough to Tackle Poverty In Nigeria – World Bank

Over 1 Billion People Living in Severe Poverty …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A recent report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that over 1.1 billion people worldwide are living in severe poverty, with children making up more than half of this staggering figure. This annual report, developed in collaboration with the Oxford … Read more

Mental illness has nothing to do with spirits – Psychiatrist

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Mental illness has nothing to do with spirits - Psychiatrist

Mental illness has nothing to do with spirits – Psychiatrist …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr Paul Agbo, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Head, Department of Behavioral and Mental Health, Federal University Lafia Teaching Hospital (FULTH), has advised Nigerian’s to desist from attributing mental illness to spiritual attack. Agbo gave the advice at a symposium … Read more

Nigerian Govt signs circular for cancellation of leased aircraft

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Nigerian Govt signs circular for cancellation of leased aircraft

Nigerian Govt signs circular for cancellation of leased aircraft …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has signed the Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization, IDERA, Advisory Circular for the recordation and cancellation of leased aircraft in the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed the document alongside the Acting Director … Read more

Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Support For DuduPlugs

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Federal Gov't Reaffirms Support For DuduPlugs

Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Support For DuduPlugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The federal government has reiterated its support for initiatives that will further empower local artisans and promote cultural tourism to create jobs for our teeming youths. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume said this at the recent unveiling of a … Read more

Latest News in Nigeria Today : Thursday 17th October 2024

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Latest News in Nigeria Today : Thursday 17th October 2024

Latest News in Nigeria Today : Thursday 17th October 2024 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 17th October 2024 These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 17th October 2024 . Read also Sahara Reporters Latest News Today Thursday 17th October 2024 Read also Nigerian Newspapers Today and Nigeria … Read more