DEFENCE

Pantami Harps on Building Formidable CyberSecurity Team to Protect Digital Transformation

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4 years ago

November 2, 2021

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has emphasised the need to build a formidable cybersecurity team across all sectors of the economy to protect the nation’s digital transformation.

Pantami stated this at a Multi-Stakeholders Sensitisation Workshop on the Implementation of Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2021 for Telecom Sector on Tuesday, in Abuja.

The workshop was organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

The minister said the country had evolved in digital transformation journey, adding that it had led to the rising in the percentage of contribution by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in recent time.

He said the digital economy was the fastest growing sector in the country according to the National Bureau of Statistics looking at the report of 2021 and the first quarter of 2021.

He said that in the second quarter of 2021, ICT sector contributed 17.92 per cent to the nation’s GDP which is the highest ever in the history of this country.

And, furthermore, you will discover that our Internet subscription is increasing in Nigeria.

“It is today, we have 140,257,475 subscribers as at the end of September 2021 while our broadband subscription was over 74 million.

“This is a clear indication that our digital economy is growing and at the same time our Internet subscription is growing.

“So there is urgent need for us to ensure that we safeguard our cyberspace and this workshop creating awareness bringing stakeholders together is key to the success but we are going to record.

“I commend ONSA for organising this workshop because awareness is prerequisite in ensuring that out cyberspace is secure and our national digital economy is growing in Nigeria,” he said.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT, Sen. Yakubu Oseni, commended ONSA for the initiative to engage stakeholders on the Implementation of the nation’s cybersecurity policy and strategy.

Oseni said the cyber criminals had taken advantage of people who were not aware of the internet of things to perpetrate criminal acts, saying that digital transformation came with serious consequences.

He urged stakeholders to close rank and ensure that all hands are deck to safeguard the nation’s cyber space from the menace of cyber attacks.

The lawmaker pledged the commitment of the Senate to the fight against cyber attacks and the development of the nation’s digital economy.

The workshop is being held across seven sectors of the economy which include Telecommunications, Defence and Security, Education, Finance and capital market, energy, professional organisations, the private sector and Judiciary.(NAN)

DEFENCE

NDA Announces Screening Test of Shortlisted Applicants for June 14

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13 hours ago

June 5, 2025

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The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.

The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna.

Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the screening test on 14 June, is based on the official UTME results sent by JAMB to the Nigerian Defence Academy.

“Candidates are advised to check the portal to eliminate network issues as the reason for not being shortlisted.

” Afterwards, those who were not shortlisted for the screening test are advised to verify the current status of their results from the JAMB, “Maidawa said.

(NAN)

DEFENCE

Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 2,900 personnel in Kwara

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2 days ago

June 4, 2025

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin.

Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents and visitors in Kwara of a peaceful and well-secured celebration.

Mohammed explained that the deployed personnel would be strategically positioned across all 16 Local Government Areas to safeguard critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centers, and other high-traffic locations.

”All Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Units have been directed to remain on high alert and sustain proactive engagements with communities.

”Our presence will be visible, coordinated and reassuring, as we have assessed the risk areas, identified critical points and implemented a multi-layered approach to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration,” he said.

The commandant warned individuals and groups intending to use the festive atmosphere to create trouble, vandalise critical infrastructure or engage in any unlawful activity to desist or face the wrath of law.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or activities. (NAN)

DEFENCE

Insecurity: Police Confirm Attacks on 2 Benue LGs

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3 days ago

June 3, 2025

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) The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday.

Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.

She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.

She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.

“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.

“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said

A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.

The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.

It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.

“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.

“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.

“It is an evening one can never imagine.

“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”

In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.

“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.

“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.

“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”

The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview in Makurdi on Monday.