Nigeria Central Bank Imposes Cyber Levy

IN a bid to bolster cyber-security measures and address currency weakness, Nigeria’s central bank has unveiled plans to implement a levy on domestic money transfers. The announcement, made through a circular issued late on Monday, mandates all banks and mobile money operators to levy 0.5 percent of the value of electronic transfers as a cyber-security … Read more

Op-Ed: Nigeria’s Judiciary: AI And Cybersecurity Revolution

THE intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in Nigeria’s judiciary system has the potential to revolutionise the legal landscape, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. By leveraging AI tools and robust cybersecurity measures, Nigeria can address longstanding challenges such as corruption and inefficiency within the legal system. This transformative integration offers a myriad of opportunities … Read more

Op-Ed: Ensuring Ethical AI In Cybersecurity: The BRACE framework

AS we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, all stakeholders must come together and adopt a structured approach to ensure the trustworthiness and ethical use of AI systems. One such framework that provides a comprehensive and concrete methodology for addressing biases, ethical considerations, collaboration, and engagement in AI governance is … Read more

Digging Deeper: Cybersecurity Concerns Mount In Mining Arena

  IN today’s digital era, the internet’s evolution and technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) have equalised the cybersecurity landscape. No industry, including the mining sector, is exempt from cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, malware, and financial scams. In fact, cybersecurity has become a significant concern for global mining operations, with organisations including Alamos … Read more