Nearly 75% of Organizations in 5 Countries Fail in Cybersecurity Readiness: Hiscox

Major shortcomings exist in cyber security readiness for nearly three-quarters (73%) of more than 4,100 organizations in five countries, despite keen awareness of the threat, according to a study commissioned by specialist insurer Hiscox.

Human Smugglers in Libya Have Links To Government Security Agencies - UN

Most armed groups involved in human smuggling and trafficking in Libya have links to the country’s official security institutions, sanctions experts said in a confidential report to a U.N. Security Council committee seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Security: NSCDC Warns Public Against Patronising Illegal Private Guard Companies

The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Abdullahi Muhammadu, on Monday in Lagos, warned the public against patronising unlicensed private guard companies, stressing that they posed a security risk. 

Boko Haram: 8.5 Million People Need Live-saving Support in Northeast Nigeria – UN

The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says over 8.5 million persons need life-saving support due to humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East Nigeria.

Breaking: Scores Feared Dead As Suicide Bombers Hit Borno IDPs Camp

Several persons are feared dead as suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber, Wednesday, attacked the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) camp in Dalori, Borno State, NE Nigeria. 

World Health Organization To Help Rebuild Destroyed Health Facilities in Borno NE Nigeria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has indicated its readiness to assist in rebuilding destroyed health facilities in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency. 

Southern Cameroon Crises: Cameroon Gendarmes Invade Nigerian Community in Cross River State

No fewer than 80 Cameroonian gendarmes late Monday night crossed the international border between Nigeria and Cameroon and invaded Danare, in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Hackers Targeting Nigerian Banks, CyberAttack Imminent – NITDA Warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the alarm over potential cyber-attacks targeting banking, health and other systems, power and transportation systems, as well as other critical national infrastructure in the country. A statement signed by the agency and made available to journalists said its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT), in conjunction with other industry stakeholders, in their efforts at ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace, have intercepted some signals of potential cyber-attacks.

Police Rescue South African Expatriates From Kidnappers in Kaduna, North Central Nigeria

Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have rescued two South-Africans who were kidnap at a mining site in Kaduna State, North Central Nigeria. 

Boko Haram Insurgency: European Union Offers N60 Billion Grant To Borno State, NE Nigeria

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced a grant of 143 million Euros (about N60.1 billion) to the Borno State to enable the government implement nine key post-insurgency projects across the state.

Arms Proliferation in Nigeria: 350 Million Illegal Weapons in Nigeria, FG Laments

The federal Government of Nigeria has lamented that at least, 350 million illegal weapons are currently in the country.

Suspected Militants Kidnap Five Oil Workers in Niger Delta, Nigeria

Gunmen reportedly kidnapped five oil workers in Nigeria’s oil-rich and restive Niger Delta region, an area regularly hit by militant attacks and abductions, police told AFP on Friday.

Nigerian Security Agencies Say Islamic State Fighters Now Operate in Nigeria

Security agencies have uncovered Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) fighters in Benue, Kogi and Edo states, it was learnt yesterday.

BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Abduct Canadian, American Citizens In Kaduna, Nigeria

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two policemen and abducted two foreigners – an American and a Canadian – in Kaduna State.

BREAKING: Niger Delta Avengers Threaten To Resume ‘Deadly’ Attacks On Oil Installations

Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers today, Wednesday January 17, 2018, announced its plan to resume deadly attacks on oil installations and facilities in Nigeria’s oil-rich region.