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Lagos sets up Cyber Security Advisory Board
In a proactive move to safeguard its systems, assets, and data from cyber threats, the Lagos State Government has established a Cybersecurity Advisory Board. This board has been entrusted with the crucial task of spearheading the design, implementation, and management of a robust Cybersecurity initiative within the state. As articulated by Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner […]
Read moreYoung people must move with technological trends- Bosun Tijani
The Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has urged young people to go with the trend of technological advancement, noting that the future leadership would be influenced by the Industrial Revolution that would be taking place in the era. The minister was speaking at the first Lagos Leadership Summit, held on […]
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned Nigerians regarding a “fraudulent advertisement” promoting a “Federal Study Loan.” This came after advertisements on various news sites promoted the website, www.fedstudyloan-gov.ng, as the entry point for the much-anticipated Federal Government student loan programme. NELFUND’s Warnings The following statement was made by Nasir Ayitogo, the organisation’s lead […]
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