Elon Musk-led DOGE finally gains access to highly sensitive Federal Personnel, Payroll System
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has finally gained access to a highly sensitive federal payroll system. This system, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, processes salaries for around 276,000 federal employees across different government agencies. According to The New York Times, Musk and his team spent about two weeks trying to […]
Reps direct NCC to block all pornographic sites in Nigeria
The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. The lawmakers want internet service providers to remove access to such content immediately. The decision came after a motion was raised by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All […]
NBS Allocates N35m For Cybersecurity Amid Post-Hack Recovery
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has proposed ₦35 million in its 2025 budget to enhance cybersecurity. This step follows a cyberattack on its website on December 18, 2024. The attack happened shortly after the bureau released a report on crime and security in Nigeria. In the report, the NBS disclosed that Nigerians paid ₦2.23 […]
Akwa Ibom Governor’s WhatsApp Number Hacked by Fraudsters
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has fallen victim to a WhatsApp hack. On Tuesday, it was revealed that fraudsters had hacked into his WhatsApp account and started sending messages to people in his contact list. These messages requested money to be sent to a specific account, promising a refund later. Ekerete Udoh, the […]
FBI and EFCC Arrest Two Lagos Residents for $1 Million Theft from Jamaican Government
Two men in Lagos, Nigeria, have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for stealing $1 million from the Jamaican government. The men were detained at their home in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, after an investigation into their involvement in an international cyber fraud group. […]
Global IT Outage Disrupts Airlines, Banks, and Media Operations
A global IT outage has caused significant disruptions in various sectors, including airlines, banks, and media. The issue began early Friday and has affected operations in countries like Singapore, the United States, and Australia. Microsoft acknowledged the problem, stating that they are investigating issues with their 365 apps and operating systems. While some services have […]