News Highlights: At the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, NITDA’s DG, Kashifu Inuwa urged both public and private sectors to invest in cybersecurity training. Inuwa emphasized the need to offer alternative paths to cybercrime for Nigerian youth, proposing increased digital literacy and skills development. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on both public and private sectors to increase their investment in training cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing that the benefits of securing organizations and processes far outweigh the risks posed by cyber-attacks. As the Guest Speaker at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, held at the…
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News Highlights: Sophos has acquired Secureworks in an all-cash transaction valued at $859 million. The acquisition strengthens Sophos’ cybersecurity offerings by integrating Secureworks’ capabilities. Sophos, a leader in managed security services, has announced its acquisition of Secureworks, a cybersecurity operations expert, in a deal valued at approximately $859 million. This all-cash transaction is aimed at combining the strengths of both companies to enhance cybersecurity solutions for organizations worldwide. Secureworks, listed on NASDAQ under SCWX, is best known for its Taegis platform and expertise in security operations. By joining forces with Sophos, the merger is set to create advanced Managed Detection…
News Highlights: GoTV subscribers, particularly football fans, were frustrated on Tuesday night when multiple key channels, including sports networks, disappeared during the highly anticipated return of the UEFA Champions League. Subscribers criticized the company for poor communication and are now demanding compensation or subscription extensions to cover the lost service days. Football-loving Nigerians using GoTV, a popular prepaid satellite cable service, were left frustrated on Tuesday night when multiple channels, including key sports channels, suddenly disappeared. The outage occurred during the much-anticipated return of the UEFA Champions League, causing a wave of disappointment among fans eager to watch their favorite…
News Highlights: 9mobile has strengthened its leadership team and business transformation strategy by appointing Dorothy Tunde-Ajala as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Her leadership will be instrumental in supporting the company’s long-term growth and innovation objectives. 9mobile has bolstered its senior leadership team and reinforced its business transformation strategy by appointing seasoned Human Resources advisor, Dorothy Tunde-Ajala, as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With more than 20 years of HR experience, Dorothy is a seasoned leader recognized for driving business transformation through strategic HR initiatives. Her appointment highlights 9mobile’s dedication to promoting an inclusive culture and advancing its people-centric vision,…
News Highlights: The family of the late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, has announced his funeral rites, starting with a wake on October 24, 2024. The requiem mass takes place on October 25, 2024, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church field, followed by condolence visits and a thanksgiving mass on October 27. The family of the late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, a renowned community leader, has announced the details of his funeral rites, inviting friends and well-wishers to join in celebrating his life and legacy, reports Digital TimesNG. A statement by the family endorsed by the son and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS…
News Highlights: Kashifu Inuwa, the DG of NITDA, emphasized the critical role of technology and digital solutions in modernizing service delivery and governance. He highlighted that digitizing government services is essential for Nigeria’s economic growth. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has highlighted the importance of adopting technology and digital solutions as key drivers for modernizing and improving service delivery, ultimately resulting in more effective governance. Inuwa made this statement in Abuja at the Nigeria Govtech Conference and Awards organised by Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) with the theme: Digital Innovations as…
News Highlights: Sokoto State Governor commended Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his dedication to resolving the North-West security crisis. Both officials emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Federal and State Governments in addressing security challenges. Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has commended the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his dedication to resolving the security crisis in the North-West. Governor Aliyu spoke during a joint inspection of the ongoing development of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 119 Composite Group (CG) provisional layout in Sokoto State with the Honourable Minister of State for…
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the graduating students of Army War College Course 8/2024 to prioritize national security in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister made the call during the graduation ceremony for the participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 8/2024 at Army War College, Abuja. Henshaw Ogubike, Director (Information and Public Relations) at the Ministry of Defence said in a statement made available to Digital TimesNG that the ceremony was a celebration of the achievements of the graduates who completed 35 weeks of rigorous training in national…
…As Journalists Share QNET’s VCON 2024 Experience News Highlights: Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director of Transblue Limited, QNET Nigeria’s legal partner emphasized the potential of the direct selling industry for Nigerian entrepreneurs. QNET’s V-Convention 2024 in Penang, Malaysia, attracted over 8,000 participants from 30 countries, featuring product demonstrations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Mr. Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director of Transblue Limited, QNET’s legal partner in Nigeria, emphasized the significant potential of the direct selling industry for Nigerian entrepreneurs during the second VCON 2024 Media Experience sharing webinar. QNET, a leading e-commerce and direct selling company, recently wrapped up its V-Convention 2024 in…
News Highlights: The ICPC recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 The ICPC is digitalising its operations to enhance efficiency in investigations and case management The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone. Digital TimesNG reports that Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the ICPC, made the disclosure on Wednesday during the launch of the commission’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan in Abuja. Aliyu, who did not disclose where exactly these funds were recovered from, however, emphasised that the anti-corruption agency…