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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has signed a nonbinding agreement to buy FTX.com, a unit of major rival FTX, to help cover a “liquidity crunch” at the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report. FTX has come under pressure after Zhao said on Sunday his firm would liquidate its holdings of FTX’s in-house token, FTT, due to unspecified “recent revelations.” “This afternoon, FTX asked for our help. There is a significant liquidity crunch. To protect users, we signed a non-binding LOI, intending to fully acquire FTX.com and help cover the liquidity crunch,”…
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the ‘Mobile Apps Group’, whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy. This advice follows the constant introduction of malicious apps into the Google Play Store. NCC-CSIRT’s advisory on the incident disclosed that “The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has continued to observe and monitor the constant introduction of malicious mobile applications into Google Play Store. “Mobile apps Group has a history of distributing malware-infected apps through the Google…
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Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said the media remains an indispensable partner in information dissemination to the diverse stakeholders of the telecom industry, hence, has earned the respect of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Speaking on Monday at the NCC Head Office in Abuja while playing host to the Management of Media Trust Group, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Mounir Haliru Gwarzo, Danbatta said the Commission will continue to seek ways to expand its collaboration with the media as critical stakeholders. The EVC expressed satisfaction at the rate media organisations…
Kaduna is agog with excitement as preparation for this year’s First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Emir of Zazzau African Patrons Cup and Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign gathers momentum. The African Patrons Cup is an annual polo tournament that features Low, Medium and High goal teams from all around the world. The 2022 grand edition will be held between November 1st – 6th, at the highbrow Fifth Chukker Polo Resort in Kaduna. The weeklong mini polo tournament will feature notable teams like Mohammed Babangida’s Kaduna El-Amin, Y.Y Kangimi, Abuja Rubicon, Lagos MRS, while star players like Sayyu Dantata; Patron of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory for users to frequently review alerts for Cisco products to assess their exposure and find a comprehensive update solution. The advisory, which also recommended using the appropriate software updates that are accessible from the vendor website, followed the identification of multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, especially the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, which enables employees to access company servers from anywhere without compromising security. The two vulnerabilities made it possible for a remote attacker exploit to trigger remote code execution and data manipulation on…
Leading telecommunications and digital service provider, Globacom, has announced the commencement of its annual End of Year promo tagged Glo “Festival of Joy”. The proudly Nigerian telecoms powerhouse will give out 20 houses, 24 brand new cars, 100 generators, 200 sewing machines, and 1,000 rechargeable fans, in its 2022 End of Year promo. To take part in the promo, voice and data subscribers only have to dial the dedicated short code *611# and recharge between N3,000 and N15,000 (voice and data during the promo period) and be eligible to win the prizes on offer. The company said, “The more recharges,…
The Africa Digital Economy Forum has announced the first-ever Digital Economy Awareness Month (DEAM) slated for November across the globe. The novel Digital Economy Awareness Month (DEAM) slated for the month of November themed Digital Economy: The New Norm is an initiative aimed at deepening digitization advocacy and its benefits to the global economy while also encouraging early understanding and participation among youth. DEAM 2022 is all about sharing stories about how digital technology is changing our lifestyle, businesses, and family togetherness, it is to encourage and embrace the use of technologies for fairer and a better future. The need for…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies to support Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaigns. The reaffirmation is consistent with the Commission’s recognition as an ethically compliant public institution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Director, Human Capital and Administration at the NCC, Mr. Usman Malah, who represented the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this while hosting a delegation from the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), which was on a courtesy visit to commend NCC for its role in enabling the…