24 July 2026

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States

Ekiti SUBEB Removes Exposed Data

The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has removed an open online bucket that had exposed personal details of staff and applicants. The unprotected directory had contained sensitive documents, including passport photographs, identity cards, academic credentials and curricula vitae. It also revealed details of security operatives who had applied for roles, alongside raw website

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Ministries

Massive Interest Trails Federal Government’s Youth Data Protection Training

About 58,820 young Nigerians have registered for the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) programme, according to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The scheme, organised in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers Foundation, closed registration in early September after a 53-day window. Youth Minister Ayodele Olawande said the

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Ministries

Nigeria Pledges Inclusive Digital Growth for West Africa at Regional Forum

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive and secure digital development across West Africa. This was made clear by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, during the 17th West Africa Internet Governance Forum held recently in Abuja. Dr Tijani spoke about Nigeria’s ongoing projects to expand internet access and

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