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CBN CSAT Countdown: What Nigerian Banks Must Fix Before the Clock Runs Out
The CBN’s Cyber Security Assessment Tool isn’t new. What is new is the consequence of getting it wrong. Nigerian banks have been sitting on CSAT readiness gaps for months — some for years — assuming that submission buys them time. It doesn’t anymore. The CBN has made clear that CSAT results are not filed and
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Beyond the Tick Box: Building Resilient Ethics and Compliance Programmes for African Markets
A practitioner’s perspective on what separates compliance programmes that endure from those that quietly fail. For too long, ethics and compliance in many African organisations has been treated as an administrative function — something to be satisfied, not something to be lived. A binder on a shelf. A policy uploaded to SharePoint. A training module
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Hackers Allegedly Steal N9.3Bn Customers’ Fund from Union Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is facing a major financial scandal after hackers reportedly siphoned N9.3 billion from multiple customer accounts. The breach, which occurred on March 23, 2025, has led to an urgent legal battle as the bank seeks to freeze accounts suspected of receiving the stolen funds. Court filings reveal that the cybercriminals
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Leadership Reshuffle Signals Bold New Chapter for Metropolitan Networks Nigeria
March 2025 marked a significant milestone in the evolution of Metropolitan Networks Nigeria, as the company officially welcomed a new management team and shareholder structure. Industry veterans Deji Orekoya and Chike Okeke have taken the reins as the primary and sole shareholding directors, bringing with them a renewed vision and sharpened focus on delivering world-class
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Cybersecurity in Nigeria: Navigating Threats and Building Resilience
As Nigeria’s digital landscape rapidly evolves, so too does the complexity of cyber threats facing its businesses, government agencies, and citizens. The nation’s increasing reliance on digital technologies has made cybersecurity a critical concern, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and proactive measures to mitigate them. The Cyber Threat Landscape in Nigeria Cybercrime incidents
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UK-based Metropolitan Networks Debuts in Nigeria
Metropolitan Networks, a United Kingdom-based information technology (IT) security company, operating in different parts of the world, has made its debut in Nigeria, with a focus to use its solution to further develop organisations operating in Nigeria. Working with a local partner in Nigeria, Metropolitan Networks seeks to offer its IT solutions, its disaster recovery