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Sim-swap fraud now in vogue

Sim-swap fraud now in vogue

By Owolola Adebola We are in a period when a smartphone functions as a digital wallet, identity card, and security key all at once. One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook has returned with a vengeance. SIM-swap fraud is at it. It is also known as SIM swapping, SIM hijacking, or phone-number takeover. […]
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NITDA and burden of inclusive tech development in the North

NITDA and burden of inclusive tech development in the North

By SHUAIB AGAKA NIGERIA, tagged as the Giant of Africa, has a lot of young people, and it is becoming famous globally for having a growing population and lots of talented people in technology.  Being the lead agency for developing and upscaling the technology landscape in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has […]

Nigeria, crime and insecurity

Nigeria, crime and insecurity

By IKE DIAKU  CRIME in Nigeria has increased exponentially over the past few years; crime ranging from car-jacking in streets, armed robbery in homes, sometimes with POS machines to the more grievous kidnapping, abductions and other acts of terrorism. As these problems increase, one reads in the media calls for more investment in tracking equipment and […]

How prices of goods are controlled by Nigerian governments

How prices of goods are controlled by Nigerian governments

By FEMI FALANA NOT a few defenders of neoliberalism have criticised the judgement of the Federal High Court in the case of Femi Falana SAN v Attorney-General of the Federation for directing the Federal Government to fix the prices of essential commodities in the country. The criticism of the judgement is anchored on the claim […]