Babcock University has signed a five-year partnership with Sycom Integrated Solutions, a UK-based cybersecurity firm, to strengthen practical training and industry collaboration in digital security. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on September 18, will provide students with access to a new cyber laboratory, joint courses taught in collaboration with Sycom, and opportunities for both
Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that its official website was hacked to publish statements endorsing the controversial Russian-backed Alabuga Start Programme as a scholarship scheme for young Nigerians. Director of the Federal Scholarship Board, Ndajiwo Asta, said the fraudulent posts, which appeared in 2022 and 2023, were not authorised by the ministry. “We did
Sophos has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Education report, revealing a sharp decline in ransom payments and recovery costs across the sector. The global survey, which included 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders, shows that schools are making progress in combating ransomware, achieving faster recovery rates and blocking more attacks before files are
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has left sensitive personal data of applicants and staff exposed on its official website. According to reports, the unprotected directory contained scanned identity cards, passport photographs, admission credentials, curricula vitae, and other documents linked to staff and job applicants. A compressed folder with over 10,000 passport photographs
The Federal Government says coding, artificial intelligence, robotics and cybersecurity will become compulsory subjects for secondary school students from September 2025. The new curriculum, unveiled after years of complaints from employers about the lack of practical skills among graduates, will affect both junior and senior classes. Junior secondary students will take digital literacy lessons, including
In Nigeria, millions still rely on traditional medicine as their primary healthcare option, especially in rural communities where access to hospitals is limited. Despite its importance, the country’s Traditional Medicine Policy, introduced in 2007, has failed to bring tangible progress or integration into the national health system. The policy remains mostly ignored, leaving traditional medicine
The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a digital skills training centre aimed at empowering Almajiri children and out-of-school adolescent girls across the state. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and supported by the ELEVA Foundation, was officially launched on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Ahmad Aliyu described the
Reaffirming its commitment to digital safety and responsible information use, the Yobe State Government has organised a one-day symposium on cybersecurity-themed “Contemporary Challenges and Solutions.” The event was held in collaboration with the Office of the Honorary Special Adviser on Policy Delivery and the State’s Cyber and Information Technology Office. The symposium focused on proactive
The Physics Department at Covenant University hosted a seminar on Friday, May 16, 2025, to educate students about the future of cybersecurity and quantum computing. The speaker was Mr. Ewalouwa Michael Adeniji, a past student of the school who finished just three years ago. Mr. Adeniji spoke on the topic: “Cybersecurity in the Age of
At Babcock University’s 53rd inaugural lecture held on May 10, 2025, Professor Adewale Adebayo, an expert in Computer Science and Information Security, called on organisations, including universities, to appoint information systems professionals to top management positions. He stated that such appointments are crucial for effective data-driven decision-making and strategic planning in today’s digital age. Speaking
