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Cyber Security Expert Urges Organisations to Apply Proactive Measure Against Cyber Attacks
Cyber security expert has urged organizations susceptible to cyber attacks to adequately and proactively deploy solutions that will mitigate such incidences.
Chuks Udensi, MD/CEO Infodata,Nigeria stated this over the weekend at ‘the human point story: Reinventing Cybersecurity conference’ organized by Infodata and Forcepoint held in Lagos.
He noted that the typical security challenges we have is that fraudsters are always trying to steal peoples information noting that organizations susceptible to these attacks should adequately and proactively deploy solutions that will mitigate such incidences from occurring.
He stated that their partnership with Forcepoint is to deploy cutting edge IT solutions for all types of industries in the country.
According to him, “Infodata is partnering with Forcepoint to provide IT solutions to all types of industries in the country, like financial services providers, telecommunications, oil and gas and so on.
“So the solutions are quite broad and they consolidate these solutions to be able to provide cybersecurity solutions for web, emails, DLP and so on.
“These solutions are focused around human centric and security.
“So what Infodata has done is to partner with them to deliver these solutions to the local market.”
Udensi emphasized that we can check the prevalence of cyber security challenges as being witnessed in Nigeria today by deploying solutions like Forcepoint to enable us identify and proactively mitigate some of these incidences.
He further revealed that Ransomeware is expected to evolve in 2018 and beyond more than it already has now.
He added that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take a bit of the cybersecurity burden and that the IoT and Serverless apps will increase consumer vulnerability.
He identifies Challenges confronting cybersecurity as shortage in skilled employees, noting that fewer people are entering the industry with the need for experts on the increase.
H e stated that the future of cybersecurity should be a marriage between the Human Point and machine.
Christo Van Staden, Forcepoint’s Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, speaking on the ‘Human Point Story’ said that they are cybersecurity organization specifically geared in dealing with cybersecurity challenges in a modern day world.
He explained that forcepoint solution is focused on how people are interacting with corporate data and corporate exits.
In his words,” Forcepoint is focused on how people and irrespective of what you think of those people are interacting with corporate data and corporate data exits and we protect how data flows.
“I mean who can distribute the data, who can copy it, who can paste it and by doing that we protect the organization in compromising of data, we protect organizations in data exploitation.
“We also protect against anomalist behavior typically known as malwares and ransomeware.”
He noted that it’s a phenomenal opportunity for them to be in Nigerian market, noting that their solution is relevant for majority of leading banks in Africa.
Van Staden also decried the harsh political climate that strife and prohibits the growth of mature information security solutions in the country.
“I think Nigeria I’ve got a unique political climate which tends to prohibit growth specifically in the public sector.
“I think that is a challenge that prohibits adoption of mature information security solutions,” he stated.
He stated that their solutions are based on subscription modules, meaning that it’s a solution that can start with individual solutions.
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Celebrating African Creativity: Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Returns for Its Fifth Year
The “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign is back for its fifth year, celebrating African creativity and global influence. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” highlights how social media fosters conversations around cultural moments worldwide.
The campaign features three cinematic films premiering on the Meta Africa page, showcasing the groundbreaking work and personal stories of six dynamic African creatives.
These artists, from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, represent diverse disciplines, including rap, animation, dance, photography, fashion, and videography.
Here are some of the featured talents:
- Ladipoe (Nigeria) – A BET-nominated rapper known for blending global hip-hop with African rhythms.
- Fatboy Animations (Kenya) – An animation studio founded by Michael Muthiga, recognized by Forbes for its original African storytelling.
- Lisa Quama (Ghana) – A dancer who gained fame after appearing in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video.
- Gilbert Asante (Ghana) – A photographer and creative director featured in GQ and Glam Africa.
- David Tlale (South Africa) – A fashion designer whose bold designs have been showcased at major fashion events, including the Met Gala.
- Ofentse Mwase (South Africa) – A filmmaker with over 24 international awards for his unique visual storytelling.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey, emphasized that the campaign not only celebrates individual success stories but also showcases how culture and social media drive meaningful connections and inspiration.
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
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