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Kenyan President Ruto scraps budget for First Lady’s office

Kenyan citizens give President Ruto 48-hour ultimatum to resign

There is an outrage in Kenya as citizens gave President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum to step down, demanding a new government committed to “transparency, accountability,...

Data breach: Odidiomo calls for relocation of NIMC’s office

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Data breach: Odidiomo calls for relocation of NIMC’s office

The Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has called on the Federal Government to relocate the National Identity...

Reps Member ,Odidiomo Asks FG to Relocate NIMC’s Office after Data Breach eaglessightnews June 27, 2024 FacebookWhatsAppTelegramTwitterShare The Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has called on the Federal Government to relocate the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to the Ministry of Communication. Live Football Games For Free! Online Casino: Bet In Crypto! Live sports streaming! google Expressing his concerns to journalist in Abuja, over the consequences of the data breach on Nigeria’s Cybersecurity space, Hon. Olajide noted that the recent data breach at NIMC, which exposed the personal data of over 50 million Nigerians, has highlighted the need for enhanced data protection and security measures. Olajide urged the Federal Government to domicile NIMC under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Communication to ensure effective oversight, regulation, and collaboration. He explained further that the relocation will enable NIMC to benefit from the Ministry’s expertise and resources, and ensure that the country’s digital identity ecosystem is strengthened. Olajide noted that the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation may not have the necessary expertise and resources to effectively supervise NIMC. According to him, the Ministry of Communication, with its mandate to oversee the country’s communication sector, is better positioned to supervise NIMC and ensure that it meets its objectives. It will be recalled that the breach, which originated from a vulnerability in NIMC’s server, has compromised national security and exposed Nigerians to identity theft and fraud. Hon. Olajide, a two term PDP lawmaker from Oyo State further noted that the breach has also eroded public trust in government agencies and highlighted the need for robust data protection measures. He recommended that NIMC should develop and implement a comprehensive data protection policy, enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure protocols, improve its internal control oversight mechanisms and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. He also urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps to protect the compromised data and prevent future breaches.

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Yahaya Bello’s lawyer applies to withdraw from case

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Adeola Adedipe, on Thursday, applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja to withdraw his appearance for the immediate past...

UNILAG appoints 41-year old female Professor of Law as acting VC

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UNILAG appoints 41-year old female Professor of Law as acting VC

The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor. Maikudi,...

Court orders Sokoto to halt further action on dethronement of district heads

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Court orders Sokoto to halt further action on dethronement of district heads

A high court in Sokoto has ordered the state government to maintain status quo on matters pertaining to the dethronement of district heads. Kabiru Ahmed, the...

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National Assembly approves Tinubu’s request to extend 2023 budget implementation

The national assembly has passed the bills seeking the extension of the capital component of the 2023 budget and the Supplementary Appropriation Act. The...

Probe still ongoing on alleged NIMC data breach—Tijani

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Probe still ongoing on alleged NIMC data breach—Tijani

Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, says the federal government is thoroughly investigating the alleged breaches in its national data system....

What are Kenya's controversial tax proposals?

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What are Kenya’s controversial tax proposals?

What started as a social media campaign in Kenya soon morphed into a week-long violent protest that has led to fatalities and the torching of government...

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Yahaya Bello wants pending fraud case transfer to Kogi

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi state governor, has asked a federal high court in Abuja to transfer his pending criminal case to Kogi. At a court session...

Exchange rate crosses N1,600/$1 at parallel market, hits N1,630/$1 on online platforms

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Naira on an 8-day depreciation streak, falls again to N1,507.83/$1

The naira has weakened further against the dollar on Wednesday, closing at N1,507.83/$1, based on the latest data from the FMDQ, which manages the NAFEM window...

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Kenyan citizens give President Ruto 48-hour ultimatum to resign

Data breach: Odidiomo calls for relocation of NIMC’s office

Yahaya Bello’s lawyer applies to withdraw from case

UNILAG appoints 41-year old female Professor of Law as acting VC

Court orders Sokoto to halt further action on dethronement of district heads

National Assembly approves Tinubu’s request to extend 2023 budget implementation

Probe still ongoing on alleged NIMC data breach—Tijani

What are Kenya’s controversial tax proposals?

Yahaya Bello wants pending fraud case transfer to Kogi

Naira on an 8-day depreciation streak, falls again to N1,507.83/$1