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Tokenized Economy Conference Focuses on Addressing Nigeria’s Challenges with Blockchain, AI

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Cyberchain, Africa’s Web 3 and Digital Economy Aggregator, has announced the Tokenized Economy Conference, set to take place on the 3rd and 4th of October at Baze University, Abuja.

This event, dedicated to promoting Blockchain adoption in Nigeria, is part of Cyberchain’s ongoing efforts, spanning over half a decade, with successful impacts in more than five states and over 20,000 Nigerians.

The conference will accommodate over 3,000 participants and feature over 30 Tech leaders from both the public and private sectors. This is a must-attend event for real estate practitioners and government executives eager to explore the transformative potential of Blockchain and AI.

“Digital Assets Tokenization, powered by Blockchain Technology, is a game changer for any organization or government that intends to elevate their businesses or the lives of their citizens, respectively. We are delighted that Cyberchain has taken the driver’s seat to bring this great opportunity to Nigerians,” says Mr. Jude Ozinegbe, Founder of Cyberchain, author of Embracing Nigeria’s Digital Economy and Blockchain Facilitator at Baze University, Abuja Nigeria.

Empowering Future Innovators

On the second day of the conference, October 4th, the Innovators Challenge, dubbed the Next-Gen Pitch Competition, will take place. This initiative encourages university undergraduates to develop applicable Blockchain solutions, referencing the Internet Computer Protocol Blockchain, addressing real-world challenges. The winning teams will share a prize pool of N5,000,000, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths.

Mr. Adedayo Adebajo, Co-founder of ICP.Hub Sahara West Africa, remarks, “We are excited to collaborate with Cyberchain to empower Nigerian youths with the relevant tech, incubation, and kick-off financial support, enabling them to look within and propose homegrown innovative solutions to the challenges peculiar to us in Nigeria and Africa. We are confident that the winners will become positive success stories in the future.”

Tokenized Economy is sponsored by Zinochrome, Hyperspace, Alphageek, ICP_Sahara, NITDA, supported by Baze University, SiBAN, CDIN, BICCON, BEAN, and numerous community partners.

Blockchain and AI: Catalysts for Nigerian Economic Transformation

The integration of Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for the Nigerian economy, offering transformative benefits that could redefine the landscape for businesses and government operations alike.

As Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including corruption, inefficiencies, and economic volatility, the synergy of Blockchain and AI emerges as a game changer, promising transparency, efficiency, and innovation.

Using Blockchain and AI to Address Nigeria’s Challenges

Nigeria’s economy grapples with issues such as fraud, lack of transparency, and inefficient processes. Blockchain Technology, with its decentralized and immutable ledger system, ensures data integrity and transparency, significantly reducing corruption and fraud.

AI, on the other hand, offers predictive analytics, process automation, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Together, these technologies can streamline government operations, enhance service delivery, and foster a more inclusive economy.

Digital Assets and Real Estate Tokenization: Shared Prosperity

One of the most promising applications of Blockchain Technology in Nigeria is the tokenization of digital assets and real estate. By converting real estate assets into digital tokens, ownership becomes more accessible, enabling fractional ownership and democratizing investment opportunities.

This can lead to shared prosperity, as more Nigerians can participate in real estate investments previously out of their reach. The tokenization of assets also enhances liquidity and provides a secure and transparent transaction platform, attracting both local and international investors.

Interested individuals in Abuja and environs, can register to attend this event for free at cyberchain.com.ng/register


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Microsoft Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups

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Chinese “threat actors” have hacked Microsoft’s SharePoint document software servers and targeted the data of the businesses using it, the firm has said.

Microsoft Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups

 

China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have “exploited vulnerabilities” in on-premises SharePoint servers, the kind used by firms, but not in its cloud-based service.

The US tech giant has released security updates in response and has advised all on-premises SharePoint server customers to install them.

“Investigations into other actors also using these exploits are still ongoing,” Microsoft said in a statement.

The firm said it had “high confidence” the hackers would continue to target systems which have not installed its security updates.

It added that it would update its website blog with more information as its investigation continues.

Microsoft said it had observed attacks in which hackers had sent a request to a SharePoint server “enabling the theft of the key material by threat actors”.

Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer at Mandiant Consulting firm, a division of Google Cloud, told reporter, it was “aware of several victims in several different sectors across a number of global geographies”.

Carmakal said it appeared that governments and businesses that use SharePoint on their sites were the primary target.

A number of adversaries who stole material encoded by cryptography were then able to regain ongoing access to the victims’ SharePoint data, he said.

“This was exploited in a very broad way, very opportunistically before a patch was made available. That’s why this is significant,” Carmakal said.

Carmakal said the “China-nexus actor” was deploying techniques similar to previous campaigns associated with Beijing.

Microsoft said Linen Typhoon had “focused on stealing intellectual property, primarily targeting organizations related to government, defence, strategic planning, and human rights” for 13 years.

It added that Violet Typhoon had been “dedicated to espionage”, primarily targeting former government and military staff, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, higher education, the media, the financial sector and the health sector in the US, Europe, and East Asia.

Meanwhile, Storm-2603 was “assessed with medium confidence to be a China-based threat actor”.

 

 

 


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NIMC Warns Nigerians of Fake NIN Website

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National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a public warning that it is not associated with NINcard.com.

NIMC Warns Nigerians of Fake NIN Website

According to the commission, the website has been circulating online to offer services for Nigerians seeking National Identification Number (NIN) services.

NIMC, in a post on its official X account on Wednesday, said, “NINcard.com is not in anyway affiliated to NIMC. Stay vigilant!”

The warning was accompanied by screenshots of fake payment receipts and OTP request pages from the website, both of which were boldly stamped “FAKE” by NIMC to alert the public.


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NITDA, API Partner Against Harmful Online Content

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National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), has convened a one-day workshop in Abuja to advance dialogue on the draft Online Harm Protection (OHP) Bill to confront harmful online content.

NITDA, API Partner Against Harmful Online Content

The bill, a rights-based, locally rooted, and multi-stakeholder initiative, is aimed at addressing the challenges of the digital age.

The event, which held yesterday, brought together government officials, civil society, academics, digital platforms, and legal experts to shape a policy framework designed to combat online ills such as cyberbullying, disinformation, hate speech, digital exploitation, and gender-based violence, while safeguarding democratic freedoms and digital inclusion.

In his keynote remarks, Kashifu Inuwa, director general, NITDA urged a paradigm shift in the way society engages with digital technologies.

“For almost two decades, we have viewed digital technology through a consumer lens. But these technologies are not just products and services. They are transforming how we live, work, and interact. They shape our politics, our society, and our democracy,” he said.

Warning against unaccountable digital power in the hands of private corporations, the DG likened the digital journey to the tale of Alice in Wonderland, where initial fascination with innovation has given way to deeper concerns about privacy, autonomy, and manipulation by big tech platforms.

“We thought we were using Google, but now we realise Google is using us. Social media, once a tool of expression, has become a tool of surveillance and influence,” Inuwa noted.

He, therefore, emphasised the urgency of developing a democratic and accountable framework.  He explained that following the 2021 Twitter ban, NITDA facilitated dialogue between the government and platform operators, leading to a Code of Practice that stressed Nigeria’s sovereignty and legal standards.

According to him, the same process birthed the multi-stakeholder steering committee and the OHP White Paper in December 2024, laying the foundation for the current legislative push.

Earlier in her opening remarks,  Victoria Manya, co-founder, API, observed the moral and civic necessity of the bill.

Her words: “The internet did not break society, it merely revealed its unfiltered version. Every day, Nigerians are exposed to harassment, disinformation, exploitation, and even algorithmic violence. The OHP Bill is not a war on the Internet. It is a peace offering to its users, a social contract for a digital future that is safe, inclusive, and democratic.

“We cannot answer the question of algorithmic power with unchecked state control. We must answer it with shared, rights-based governance. This bill must not be written for the people, but with them.”


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