…will emerge stronger,” he said. Owolabi called on government at all levels to prioritise security and create an enabling environment for businesses and citizens to thrive. He said improved security would restore public confidence and contribute significantly to national development. The cleric also appealed for peacefu…
***Mourns Gen Abubakar, others, demands tech-driven security overhaul ***Army detains 2 surrendering terrorist commanders in Borno By Henry Umoru & Ndahi Marama ABUJA - The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure t…
…to ensure the welfare of persons in custody. The Commission said its medical and security personnel accompanied El-Rufai to the private wing of the National Hospital and remained outside the consultation room while he was examined by an oncologist. The ICPC said concerns arose after photographs surfaced on Facebook sho…
…individuals and media organisations, manipulated budget processes, sought to misuse security agencies and participated in a cover-up. However, Gbajabiamila, through his lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro, has denied the allegations, maintained that he has never had any contact with Adeyemi, and threatened a N10 billion defamation s…
…Ekpo said that as nations pursued decarbonisation without sacrificing energy security, global demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) had been projected to grow across Europe and Asia. The minister said that the country did not intend to merely participate in the market but to lead it. "The expansion of Nigeria LNG rema…
…to planned development,” he said. Sani added that the exercise would also strengthen security by creating a comprehensive database of property owners across the state. “When people obtain the right approvals and titles, the government will know who owns every property. We will have their names and records. That will im…
…to emergencies more efficiently. They also intend to partner with vigilante groups, security bodies, emergency responders, and eventually government agencies. Since its launch in April, the platform has crossed the 100-user mark, the founders said. They envision the Wahala App being used to document real-time voter int…
…volumes while investing in AI-driven fraud detection, real-time settlements, and cybersecurity. Beyond Nigeria, GTCO's fintech is strengthening its operations in Ghana and is exploring additional opportunities across West Africa through cross-border payment services. If HabariPay's PoS play reaches its ₦12 trillion ($8…
…from different regulators covering content moderation, telecommunications, cybersecurity, consumer protection and data privacy. "The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy remains committed to working collaboratively with all relevant institutions and stakeholders to develop aligned policies…
…as they expanded artificial intelligence capabilities, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. According to industry experts, requiring payment data to remain within Nigeria will strengthen data sovereignty, improve regulatory and law-enforcement access during investigations, reduce dependence on foreign jurisdictions,…
…affected by the clash between the Kamuku and Fulani in Tashar Bako. He directed security agencies to deploy all available security assets to the communities as part of efforts to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed fro…
…sweeteners for their governments. Cambodian Pheap Rom, 43, ended up in a notorious high-security prison in tiny Eswatini, which is run with an iron fist by King Mswati III. “I didn’t understand why I was being expelled to Africa since I’m Cambodian,” he told AFP. Others were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo and…
…and media organisations; participated in fraudulent budget processes; manipulated security agencies; acted under the influence of intoxicating substances while performing official duties; engaged in corruption, abuse of office and other criminal conduct; and was involved in murder and a criminal cover-up. Pinheiro LP d…
…allow a planned march in Nairobi on Tuesday to mark an annual day of protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. Demonstrations have traditionally been held on July 7 to commemorate the day in 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-p…
…with international and domestic law, and will take every possible measure to ensure the security of our territorial waters," it said. China routinely deploys its coast guard ships around the disputed islands, prompting dangerous maritime standoffs with its Japanese counterpart. China has also sent boats to other disput…
…agent and member accounts to distribute to gamblers" online, it added. Vietnam's public security ministry said last week police had dismantled 73 gambling operations across the country, arresting 346 suspects involved in illegal gambling and football betting during the first 20 days of the World Cup. "Transaction money…
…been the worst hit among the casualties and called for an urgent intervention from the security agencies and governments at all levels to address the escalating fights. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Rafi Local Government Area, Ayuba Katako confirmed the incident but did not mention the number of casualties affected in the…
…commission. The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereafter, petitioned security agencies, alleging that appointment letters, official documents and other materials purportedly issued by the Presidency had been forged. Investigators were said to have recovered documents during searches conducted after Ade…
…State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in the area, but their efforts have yielded little improvement because of the volume of trucks. He called on the government to reconsider the location of the terminals, argui…
…targeted at increasing agricultural modernisation and strengthening the country's food security efforts. This was made known in a statement signed by Dr Duan Yun and made available to journalists by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. According to the statement, the equipment was handed over to the National Root Crops Resear…
…behind the State Police Bill, describing it as a strategic instrument for grassroots security management. "APBN Delta State Chapter welcomes the State Police Bill. We lend our unequivocal support to this initiative and express optimism that, upon enactment, it will facilitate effective security administration from the…
…sector. Also confirming participation are the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Their participation is expected to enrich discussions on food security,…
Last week, researchers at cloud security firm Sysdig said they'd documented the first known case of "agentic ransomware." It was an extortion operation, dubbed JadePuffer, in which an AI agent - not a human - handled the technical execution of a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent broke into a vulner…
…navigation, digital communications, surveillance technologies, automation systems, cybersecurity requirements and performance-based navigation have transformed global air traffic management. Keeping pace with these developments is no longer optional. It is a fundamental requirement imposed by the International Civil Av…
…to remain united in Benue State,” he added. Alia said he also briefed the President on security in the state, reporting significant improvements after months of violent attacks. He said Mr. President sought updates on the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs), their return to their communities and the securi…