Menxtt Tech NG moves to strengthen cybersecurity, digital document protection for Nigerian businesses - ITREALMS

As organizations across Nigeria accelerate digital adoption, Ikeja-based technology solutions provider Menxtt Tech NG has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at democratizing cybersecurity and enterprise document protection for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and corporate entities, reports ITREALMS.

The technology firm is positioning itself to bridge critical vulnerabilities by providing affordable, high-grade cybersecurity, centralized threat management, and secure digital document infrastructure tailored to the operational realities of Nigerian enterprises. 

WHD 2026: UN sounds alarm over $159m deficit, demands protection for aid workers in Nigeria - ITREALMS

Marking World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2026, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for urgent global and domestic support for millions of Nigerians facing severe food insecurity, malnutrition, and disease outbreaks, reports ITREALMS.

Leading a high-level delegation from the United Nations and Humanitarian Country Teams to nutrition and cholera treatment centres in Maiduguri, Borno State, Fall commended the extraordinary courage of frontline responders while demanding an immediate end to attacks on aid personnel and civilian infrastructure.

BPSR recognition for excellence: NCC sets new benchmarks for transparency, consumer protection - ITREALMS

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​The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has earned significant recognition from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for its commitment to transparency and service delivery, reports ITREALMS.

During the commemoration of the 2026 United Nations Public Service Day, the NCC was celebrated for its consistent progress in reform implementation and service delivery.

UN calls for protection of civilians and schools in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has expressed deep concern over recent attacks in Niger State, calling for stronger protection of civilians, civilian spaces, and schools, reports ITREALMS.

On January 3, over 30 people were killed and several others abducted in an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State.

NCS cautions FG on FIRS–France MoU, demands protection of Nigeria’s digital sovereignty - ITREALMS

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​The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially weighed in on the controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and France’s tax authority (DGFiP), warning that international partnerships must not come at the expense of national data privacy and digital sovereignty.

​In a comprehensive position paper released on December 18, 2025, the President of the NCS, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, emphasized that while global cooperation is essential for technical growth, the "sanctity of Nigerian citizen data" remains a non-negotiable priority.

NCC’s Maida rallies stakeholders on broadband investments, infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has urged national and sub-national stakeholders to align policies and actions that promote broadband investment and safeguard Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure, warning that “the cost of inaction is too high for the nation’s future.”

Dr. Maida made the call while delivering his remarks at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure, held at the NCC Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, on October 8, 2025, with the theme: “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road to Success in Broadband Investment and Connectivity.”

Glo revolutionizes device protection in Nigeria, partners Cubcover - ITREALMS

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Globacom, a leading technology and digital solutions provider in Nigeria, has introduced a groundbreaking Device Protection Cover for its subscribers, reports ITREALMS.

This innovative service, ITREALMS gathered was launched in partnership with Cubecover, a prominent technology solutions enabler, was aimed at enhancing customer experience by safeguarding their devices against accidental damage.

Sophos is leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms - ITREALMS

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Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the 16th consecutive time the company has received this recognition. 

Sophos has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) since the inaugural publication for this category in 2007.

Sexual Assault: EU-IIDEA, FG call for law enforcement, protection of vulnerable citizens - ITREALMS

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Participants made of the Federal Government (FG) agency, the European Union, International IDEA, and other stakeholders have emphasized the need for the enforcement of laws and policies addressing sexual offenses and gender-based violence, reports ITREALMS. 

They also stressed the importance of protecting vulnerable Nigerians.

Undersea cables: Nigeria demands sub-regional protection in West Africa - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West Africa sub-region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call in a statement delivered at the 21st West Africa Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly (WATRA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) which held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from the 19th to 22nd March 2024.

Use personal data responsibly: Moniepoint, Data Commission urge youth - ITREALMS

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With about 65% of Nigeria's population under 30 years old, the need to raise awareness of data protection rights and responsibilities especially among young people has been brought to the fore. 

The focus on this huge youth demographic follows from its ability to serve as a great incentive to boost Nigeria’s productivity credentials and the role that they can play in championing an ethical and healthy ecosystem in view of the country’s digital economy aspirations.

Lamido of Adamawa applauds NCC on consumer protection - ITREALMS

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The Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on a range of its telecom consumer protection initiatives, including the recent Village Square Dialogue (VSD), which held at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa State.

Kakakin Adamawa, Prof. Abubakar Tahir, who represented Lamido Adamawa at the Consumer Conversation programme of the Commission with the theme: “Know Your Rights as Telecom Consumers” in Yola, said the event marked a privilege for individual telecom consumers and businesses in the state to ask questions and get face-to-face response from the regulator on telecom-related issues.

Olatunji, NDPB boss joins Forbes Technology Council 2023 - ITREALMS

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The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023, reports ITREALMS.

Forbes Technology Council, ITREALMS gathered, is an invitation-only community for world-class Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Technology Executives.

NCC unveils COP series for Children's Day 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled series of publications on Child Online Protection (COP) to celebrate the 2023 Children's Day, reports ITREALMS.

NCC sources said that the publications is for the attention of the parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, educators, teachers, among other concerned citizens.

Worrisome! Exclusion of CSO in data protection commission council, says PIN - ITREALMS

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has expressed concerns over the exclusion of civil society in Nigeria from the proposed Data Protection Commission’s Governing Council, declaring it as worrisome, reports ITREALMS.

The organisation’s Executive Director, Mr. ‘Gbenga Sesan and Senior Manager, Programs and Grants Strategy, Boye Adegoke expressed the concerns when they paid a courtesy call to the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau in Abuja, Nigeria recently.

Coalition commends Buhari for transmission of Whistleblower Protection Bill to NASS for passage - ITREALMS

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The Whistleblowing Advocacy Coalition (WAC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for transmitting the draft whistleblower protection bill approved by the Federal Executive Council last December to the National Assembly for further consideration and passage before the end of this administration.

The coalition notes that a whistleblowing protection law for Nigeria is long overdue, being a conversation that has been on among different interest groups over the last two decades, and more importantly given that the whistleblowing policy which has been in operation for more than six years is not backed by a legal framework that should strengthen implementation and boost citizen confidence.

Why Data Protection Bureau delists 19 DPCOs - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has given reasons why it revoked the operating licence of some 19 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs), reports ITREALMS.

NDPB said that as the privacy watchdog, it resolved to sanitize an industry grappling with growth and transitional challenges.

SGF: NDPB to institutionalize Data Protection in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said that the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) would soon be institutionalised to boost data protection in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a working visit of NDPB leadership led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji visited his office at the Shehu Shagari Complex in FCT, Abuja.

Olubadan of Ibadan backs clamour for telecom infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who has urged every citizen in Nigerian to take responsibility for the protection of telecom facilities for mutual benefit of all.

The monarch, who spoke through the Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ademola Odunade, at the Village Square Dialogue (VSD) of NCC at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan recently, advised the Nigerian public “to support NCC to achieve its objectives of protecting telecoms consumer because this should be seen as a collective responsibility."

Stakeholders consent to privacy law for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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…As World Bank Tasks FG on Data Protection

No fewer than two hundred and fifty stakeholders, Wednesday, unanimously gave their nod to the steps towards enacting a principal Data Protection law for Nigeria.

Rising from a two-day Policy Dialogue on Nigeria’s Data Protection law, held in Abuja, the participants were of the view that a data protection law for the country was long overdue.