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Half of Global Companies Build SOCs to Enhance Cybersecurity, with a Focus on Human Expertise

Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Center (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity solutions, businesses rely on skilled security professionals to make key decisions, as human expertise remains essential for effective security management. A Security […]

Fintech

PalmPay, Premier Cool to Reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦100 Million in “10k for 10k Campaign”

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, in partnership with Palmpay, Nigeria’s leading digital bank. This promo is designed to reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000, amounting to a total of ₦100 million in cash rewards paid instantly via PalmPay wallets. Running from […]

General News

Nigerian Terra Industries Secures $11.8m for Expansion

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million to expand its development of defensive systems that protect critical facilities across Africa. The fundraising round was led by Silicon Valley venture firm 8VC, which was founded by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. Other investors in the round include Valour Equity Partners, Lux Capital, SV […]

Telecom

Kaspersky Warns Telecom Threats from 2025 will Carry into 2026 as New Technology Adds New Risk

Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer technology deployments introduce additional operational risk. In 2025, telecom operators faced four broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions […]

Telecom

Egypt Tops Africa in AI Readiness as Strategy Turns to Action

Egypt has emerged as Africa’s leading country in artificial intelligence readiness, ranking first on the continent and 51st globally in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights. The impressive ranking has been lauded as underscoring North Africa’s growing influence in the global AI race. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information […]

Tech

Firm Launches AI-powered Platform to Simplify New Tax Laws

As Nigeria enters a new phase of tax administration, a locally developed technology platform, Kaanta AI, has been launched to help Nigerians have a better understanding of their tax obligations. Kaanta AI is a WhatsApp-based, AI-powered tax assistant designed to provide simplified tax guidance to traders, small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The platform […]

News

Wema Bank Upgrades ALAT Banking App

Wema Bank Plc has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema. Designed as the next phase in digital banking, the upgraded version of ALAT delivers a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience, reinforcing Wema Bank’s leadership in technology-driven financial services. Tagged ALAT: The Evolution, the upgraded version represents a […]

Business news

Kaspersky Reports 88.5% of Phishing Attacks Focused on Stealing Account Credentials

Kaspersky analysed phishing and scam campaigns observed from January through September 2025 and found that 88.5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9.5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, while 2% focused on bank card details. According to data from Kaspersky, over 38 million phishing links […]

Telecom

Ministry of Finance Leads FG-Backed Deal to Deliver Quality Homes and Boost Agriculture in Niger State

The Federal Ministry of Finance has anchored the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger State Government and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) for the implementation of a Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project in Niger State. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the Honourable Minister of […]

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