The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory warning Nigerians of newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that could expose users to data-leakage attacks. The advisory, released through the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT.NG), highlights seven vulnerabilities identified in GPT-4o and GPT-5 models that allow attackers to manipulate ChatGPT through indirect prompt injection. According to NITDA, attackers can embed hidden instructions inside webpages, comments or URLs that trigger unintended commands during routine browsing, summarisation or search processes. Some weaknesses also bypass safety filters by masking malicious prompts behind trusted domains, while others…
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The Federal Government has announced a major digital overhaul of treasury operations, banning cash collections across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and mandating electronic receipts from January 1, 2026. According to new circulars issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), the reforms introduce a strict cashless policy, a mandatory Federal Treasury e-Receipt (FTeR) system, and full deployment of the Revenue Optimisation (RevOp) Platform for real-time monitoring and reconciliation of government revenues. The OAGF said the measures are designed to block leakages, curb corruption, and modernise public finance management. The circulars warn that acceptance of physical…
Nigeria is now technologically prepared for same-day settlement of transactions across the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced. Speaking at the second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting for 2025 held in Lagos on December 8, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, SEC Director-General, said the market now has the infrastructure to execute T+0 settlement. However, he cautioned that the transition must be carefully managed to preserve investor protection and systemic stability. According to Agama, shorter settlement cycles will boost market liquidity, lower counterparty risks, and accelerate the pace at which capital is reinvested. Technology Ready, But a…
CRC Credit Bureau Limited, Nigeria’s leading credit information solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Olawuyi Awofisayo, ANIPR, as its new Head, Brand and Corporate Communications. His appointment reflects CRC’s commitment to strengthening its brand presence, deepening stakeholder engagement, and advancing credit education across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Commenting on the transition, the Managing Director, Dr. ’Tunde Popoola, said: “Olawuyi’s expertise aligns strongly with CRC’s long-term vision of deepening credit penetration, expanding financial literacy, and strengthening our engagement with consumers and partners. We are confident that his leadership will add significant value to our brand and our mission.” In this…
In the fast-moving world of telecoms, every second matters. A delayed fibre installation isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it can frustrate customers, derail business targets, and cost operators thousands in lost revenue. Across Nigeria and West Africa, telecom companies face a constant challenge: how do you keep track of dozens, sometimes hundreds, of Engineers in the field, make sure every task is completed correctly, and meets Industrial accepted quality maintain a seamless customer experience? Zora Communications Limited (Zoracom) believes it has the answer with Zoracom FIELD, a platform quietly transforming the way operators manage Telecom and IT-related projects. Unlike generic…
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu commends Nigeria’s Armed Forces for protecting democracy in Benin Republic President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the gallantry of Nigeria’s military on Sunday for responding swiftly to the request by the Government of Benin Republic to save its 35-year-old democracy from coup plotters who struck at dawn today. Acting on two separate requests from the Government of Benin, President Tinubu first ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to enter the country and take over the airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp where they had regrouped. The…
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with regional and international partners, has launched a €12 million security and capacity-building initiative to enhance safety and operational efficiency in major seaports across West and Central Africa, including the Lagos Port Complex. The new programme, SCOPE Africa (Securing Corridors, Ports and Exchanges in Western and Central Africa), was unveiled on Friday during a two-day seminar in Lomé, Togo. The event drew more than 100 stakeholders from government agencies, beneficiary ports, regional institutions, technical partners and private-sector operators. The opening was attended by Minister Counsellor Stanislas Baba, Secretary-General of the Togolese Government. A four-year plan…
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) proudly announces that all arrangements have been fully concluded for the highly anticipated 2025 Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards (LaPRIGA). The prestigious ceremony will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. This year’s celebration, themed “Nox Excellentia – Night of Excellence,” promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of glamour, recognition and high-level industry engagement. With logistics finalised, award plaques polished, and the red carpet rolled out, LaPRIGA 2025 is set to welcome the brightest minds and leading organisations in public relations,…
The Federal Government has approved the payment of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers, a major step aimed at stabilising gas supply and improving electricity generation across the country. The debt-clearance plan, authorised by President Bola Tinubu and endorsed on Wednesday by the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, is seen as one of the most significant interventions in Nigeria’s energy sector in years. In a statement issued Thursday, Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), said settling the arrears would immediately help rebuild investor confidence and unlock stalled gas…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the privatisation of state-owned refineries, saying that the move is essential to boosting domestic oil production and reducing Nigeria’s costly reliance on imported petroleum products. The call is contained in the NESG’s new economic review, “2025 Q3 GDP Alert,” which highlights the sharp drop in refinery sector growth, from 20.5 per cent in Q2 2025 to 5.84 per cent in Q3 2025. Privatisation is needed to restore refinery capacity NESG’s recommendation comes as the Federal Government considers selling its refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna…