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17-year-old hacker stuns EFCC chairman with impressive IT skills
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, shared a concerning incident where a 17-year-old was able to hack into his personal computer and bank account while being questioned at his office in Lagos. Olukoyede recounted the incident during a chat with editors at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja.
The young hacker, who was studying History and Anthropology, effortlessly bypassed the security measures of Olukoyede’s locked computer and obtained his bank verification number (BVN) and account details. This demonstration raised alarm about the vulnerability of personal information to cybercrimes.
Olukoyede emphasized the need to discourage such activities among young individuals, highlighting the potential consequences of imprisonment or worse. Despite the severity of the crime, he suggested administering light sentences to youth involved in cybercrimes, focusing on reorienting them rather than solely punishing them.
The EFCC chairman described the difficult circumstances of the 17-year-old, who was the main breadwinner for his family due to his parents’ inability to work on their farm because of security concerns. Despite his involvement in cybercrime, Olukoyede saw potential in the boy and vowed to support his education if he stopped his criminal activities.
This approach reflects the EFCC’s strategy to rehabilitate convicted internet fraudsters by offering reduced sentences and educational support. Olukoyede emphasized the importance of preventing youths from indulging in cybercrime, highlighting the negative consequences of being labeled an “ex-convict.”
Overall, Olukoyede’s narrative underscores the complexity of addressing cybercrimes among young individuals and the EFCC’s efforts to tackle this issue through rehabilitation and education.
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FG Begins Disbursement of Tertiary Staff Loans
In a statement by the Ministry of Education, the Minister Dr Tunji Alausa, said that the programme had transitioned from planning to full implementation, with more than 9,000 staff of tertiary institutions receiving payments in the first year.
•Dr Tunji Alausa
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund.
The fund is designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
In a statement by the Ministry of Education, the Minister Dr Tunji Alausa, said that the programme had transitioned from planning to full implementation, with more than 9,000 staff of tertiary institutions receiving payments in the first year.
The ministry reaffirms its commitment to transparent fund management, quarterly financial reporting, and continuous engagement with participating institutions to ensure that every naira disbursed translates into improved welfare, motivation, and institutional performance as well as repayments to ensure more members of our tertiary institutions can benefit from the initiative.
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MTN, Airtel, Global, 9mobile, record 1,100 weekly infrastructure damages – NCC
Telecom infrastructure sabotage is not just a crime against property; it is a crime against progress. These actions paralyze businesses, hamper government services, and jeopardize lives,
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported that more than 1,100 telecom infrastructure are damaged across the country weekly.
This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, during the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) and Sustainability Conference held in Lagos.
“Telecom infrastructure sabotage is not just a crime against property; it is a crime against progress. These actions paralyze businesses, hamper government services, and jeopardize lives,” he said
A report shows that in 2022 alone, over N13 billion was spent by Mobile Network Operators, InfraCos, and other Service Providers in fixing damages to fibre cuts and other telecommunication infrastructure. In 2023, this amount rose to N14.6 billion.
In the same report, operators in the telecommunications sector faced revenue losses amounting to N12 billion in both 2022 and 2023 due to customer compensation, site relocations and fibre resilience costs.
Now N35billion is now lost not just in repairs but in economic opportunity in recent weeks, according to telecom operators.
Nigeria is reported to have over 79,000 kilometres of fiber optic cables laid across the country.
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FG Unveils NIMC NINAuth Mobile App to curb corruption
The new platform developed by the National Identity Management Commission will allow citizens to verify their identity and control how their personal data is shared across banks, schools, and government agencies.
The Federal Government has launched a digital identity App to boost transparency and curb corruption.
Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the launch of the NINAuth mobile app, President Tinubu said that his administration is leveraging technology to drive transparency, efficiency and accountability in governance.
President Tinubu emphasised that a credible and inclusive national identity system is vital to Nigeria’s development and fight against corruption.
He directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately adopt the new platform for staff and data verification saying it will simplify access to public services, cut red tape, and block loopholes where inefficiency and corruption thrive.
The new platform developed by the National Identity Management Commission will allow citizens to verify their identity and control how their personal data is shared across banks, schools, and government agencies.
The Director – General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, said that more than 126 million Nigerians are already enrolled on the national database.
He called the app a breakthrough for data privacy and secure digital identification.
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