Consulting firm CCSLD has introduced a Banking Security and Fraud Prevention Training Programme in Lagos, extending its compliance and culture reorientation expertise from the oil and gas sector into Nigeria’s …
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CBN Directs Banks, Payment Service Firms to Route All Compliance Reports Through New Department
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, Payment Service Banks, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) in the country to submit all compliance-related reports and correspondence to its Compliance …
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Uganda Bankers Partner Visa on Cybersecurity
The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in partnership with global digital payments leader Visa, has organised a cybersecurity workshop in Kampala to tackle the rising cases of cybercrime threatening the financial …
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North African Bank warns against illegal sale of Visa and MasterCard
The North African Bank has issued a strong warning to customers over the buying and selling of international cards such as Visa and MasterCard outside approved channels. The bank explained …
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Standard Bank warns customers as AI-powered “spoofing” scams surge
Standard Bank has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in “spoofing” fraud, warning customers to be extra careful as criminals now use artificial intelligence tools to sound and look …
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Microsoft Warns of Active Cyberattacks on SharePoint Servers
Tech giant Microsoft has raised the alarm over a serious cyberattack that is currently targeting SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses around the world. The company said …
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Popular social media app, TikTok, has removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users between January and March 2025. The company said the videos were taken down for going …
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IMBIL Telecom Solutions Earns ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Information Security Excellence
Nigerian information technology company, IMBIL Telecom Solutions, has received the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), positioning the firm among global players in secure and compliant …
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Smartcomply Unveils New Partner Programme to Boost Africa’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Smartcomply, a leading African provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, has launched a new partner programme aimed at building a strong alliance to transform digital security across the continent. The …
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Kenya Records 201.7% Jump in Cyber Threats as ICT Sector Expands Rapidly
Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2025, with experts raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing vulnerability in the digital space. The Communications …