Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in Europe: the region is facing a shortfall of at least 1 million cybersecurity professionals. Alarmingly, fewer than 30% of European companies have incorporated cybersecurity training into their workforce development programmes or recognised it as a pressing issue. Given the urgency underscored by these statistics, Indusface experts recommend effective and engaging strategies to enhance cybersecurity training in the workplace. Five Effective and Engaging Ways to Train Employees in Cybersecurity 1. Personalising the Importance of Cybersecurity Employees must understand the personal ramifications of a data breach at their workplace. Consider the breach in May, which…
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BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has applauded the Supreme Court’s decisive ruling against state governors’ unconstitutional retention and utilisation of funds meant for the 774 Local Government Areas. Recall that in May, the Federal Government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, sued the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct of local government funds following increased calls for local government autonomy, a move supported by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria operates a three-tier government – Federal, State, and Local—with 774 local government areas across 36 states. However, for too long,…
Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, which allows citizens to collaborate, track, and give feedback on public projects in their communities, have discovered N732.5 billion worth of empowerment projects in the 2024 Federal Government Capital and Constituency Projects, an amount higher than the N646.5 billion allocated to health projects. Despite the 2023 record of Nigeria having the second-highest child mortality rate in the world, the government has shown no signs of tackling these critical emergencies head-on, as the allocations in the 2024 budget do not reflect priority in the health sector. Tracka maintains that empowerment projects are vague and challenging…
In the 4th July 2024 UK general election, Keir Starmer emerged as the new Prime Minister, leading the Labour Party to a significant victory. Following the landslide victory, the Prime Minister appointed a diverse and dynamic Cabinet to lead the country through a period of significant change and renewal. The cabinet is a blend of experienced politicians and new faces, reflecting a commitment to both stability and innovation. This strategic mix aims to represent the diversity of the UK and tackle the pressing issues that the country faces. Here’s a snapshot of key members: Keir Starmer: Prime Minister Angela Rayner:…
PRESS BRIEFING HELD BY THE LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND ON FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 AT THE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, IKEJA. Gentlemen of the press, it is our delight to inform Lagosians that the Lagos State Police Command under the stewardship of CP Adegoke Fayoade, MNI recorded a major breakthrough yesterday, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Our intelligence-gathering assets yielded very credible and actionable intelligence about a dangerous and very notorious gang of kidnappers planning to kidnap some high net-worth individuals in Lagos. Upon receipt of this intelligence about two weeks ago, CP Fayoade directed the Command’s tactical teams to commence work on…
In the ever-evolving social media landscape, Facebook stands as a behemoth that has continuously adapted to changing user preferences, technological advancements, and regulatory landscapes. As we move into 2024, Facebook is at a critical juncture where it must address many challenges while leveraging its vast resources to innovate and stay relevant. This article explores the key challenges and innovations shaping Facebook’s future. Addressing Privacy Concerns Privacy has long been a contentious issue for Facebook. With the Cambridge Analytica scandal and subsequent data breaches still fresh in users’ minds, the platform has been under intense scrutiny from regulators and users alike.…
BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, decries the proposed elongation of the implementation period for the 2023 Approved Budget and 2023 Supplementary Budget from the proposed termination date of December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024. Recall that the 2023 Approved Budget of N21.83 trillion, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023, was designed to run for 12 calendar months from January to December, as is the practice globally. In addition, while the 2024 Appropriation Bill was being drafted, the 2023 Supplementary Budget of N2.17 trillion was passed by…
Ookla has delved into Speedtest quality of experience data to evaluate whether 5G fulfils its promise and potential. In the assessment, Okla analysed the page load speeds (measured in milliseconds) of three popular services across nine major countries during the first quarter of 2024. The three popular services in consideration are Facebook, Google and YouTube from Brazil, Canada, France, India, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, and the United States. The research indicates that 5G significantly outperforms 4G in terms of page load times for all three services assessed in Nigeria during Q1 2024. Specifically, the data shows that Google loaded 24%…
On June 26, 2024, operatives from the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 27 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud at various locations within Benin City. The arrests were made based on credible intelligence indicating their involvement in computer-related fraud activities. During the operation, the EFCC seized several items from the suspects, including N590,000 in cash, nine luxury vehicles, laptops, and phones. The suspects will face charges in court following the completion of the ongoing investigations.
From the track records of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his appointment into the hitherto moribund National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) is well deserved. Given his pedigree, experience and previous positions, expectations are high that Oyebamiji’s good leadership style will ultimately impact inland waterways in a way to makes the Marine and Blue Economy relevant and fulfils its mandate. In the past, not much has been heard about NIWA as it has just been a job-for-the-boys kind of establishment. But now that a technocrat, famously called Bola Oyebamiji, has been put in the saddle, it’s…