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CYBERSep 10Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPayAni Iniedu, the police spokesperson, disclosed at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the suspect was arrested after a forensic investigation. The post Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 10CBN warns banks, fintechs over cyber risks…Says weak links could destabilise financial system By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA: The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged banks, fintechs and other financial institutions to treat cybersecurity and third-party technology risks as critical financial stability issues, warning that vulnerabilities in one institution could trigger widespread disruption across the financial system. The […] The post CBN warns banks, fintechs over cyber risks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 9Police arrest 27-yr-old woman over fake OPay shutdown noticeThe Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The post Police arrest 27-yr-old woman over fake OPay shutdown notice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 9Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCCNCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications The post Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 8Opay closure hoax: How to identify fake financial messages, avoid online scamsBy Islamiyyah Adekanbi The circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead […] The post Opay closure hoax: How to identify fake financial messages, avoid online scams appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 2SSS, Police investigating those behind viral shutdown claim – OPay“OPay is going nowhere. The message that is circulating online is false. It did not come from OPay. There is no decision from OPay or by OPay to shut down its operations in Nigeria, and there is no indefinite leave,” OPay’s COO, Mr Adekunle said. The post SSS, Police investigating those behind viral shutdown claim – OPay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 2OPay: DSS, police probe fake shutdown rumourABUJA — Fintech company OPay has disclosed that it is working with the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate false information circulating on social media claiming that the company is shutting down its operations in Nigeria. OPay’s Chief Legal Counsel, Akinfolabi Rokosu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press […] The post OPay: DSS, police probe fake shutdown rumour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 2TRCN warns teachers against fake portals, invalid certificates‎“The Council does not own or operate any other portal other than our official website: www.trcn.gov.ng,” she said. The post TRCN warns teachers against fake portals, invalid certificates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 1NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital spaceThe National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued more than 3,000 victims of sexual and gender-based violence in 2026. The post NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 1Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minorThe US State Department disclosed that Mr Adekunle was arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and extradited three years later. The post Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 312 Nigerian Nationals Extradited To United States To Face Sextortion ChargesTwo Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face sextortion charges. This signifies international cooperation in combating cyber-related crimes.leadership.ng · Nigeria
CYBERAug 31EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – OlukoyedeOlukoyede said the EFCC had established the Fraud Risk Assessment and Control Department (FRAC) to monitor suspicious financial movements and act within 72 hours. The post EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – Olukoyede appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 31Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breachThe Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks. The Army’s account began publishing memecoin-related updates at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, before the development was flagged as a cybersecurity incident. The Acting […] The post Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 30Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Directs Counsel To Suspend Sowore’s Case Until After 2027 Presidential ElectionSowore, who has previously been granted bail by the Federal High Court on self-recognition, is expected to continue his political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The post Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Directs Counsel To Suspend Sowore’s Case Until After 2027 Presidential Election appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERAug 30Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scamA Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The post Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 29Army says hackers attempted breaching official X accountThe Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has detected and is actively responding to an attempted unauthorised access to its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The post Army says hackers attempted breaching official X account appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 29FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagersThe EFCC said Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle were extradited on Wednesday. The post FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 28Lagos court jails two over money laundering, cybercrimeLAGOS — The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two men for money laundering and fraudulent impersonation before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Agboola Abdullahi Abiodun and Victor Okonjo, were separately arraigned before Justice F.N. Ogazi on charges bordering […] The post Lagos court jails two over money laundering, cybercrime appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 28EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boysThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving two teenage boys who later died by suicide. The post EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boys appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 28Subscription fraud surging to dangerous levels in SASubscription fraud is reportedly surging to dangerous levels in South Africa. This indicates a significant increase in financial crime impacting individuals and businesses.htxt.co.za · South Africa
CYBERAug 26Interpol's Jackal IV Disrupts West African Crime InfrastructureThe international law enforcement operation focused on disrupting crime-as-a-service networks and infrastructure behind groups like Black Axe.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 26Nigeria Looks to Sovereign Cloud for Cyber, National SecurityThe West African nation launched financing, procurement, and infrastructure policies to boost its sovereign cloud initiative and increase domestic technical knowledge.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 25VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — BukartiThe NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report detailed how terrorist groups exploit crowdfunding campaigns, social media platforms, bank accounts and remittance services to conceal illicit funds. The post VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — Bukarti appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERAug 21FCSC raises alarm over fake recruitment links , warns Nigerians against job scamsThe FCSC has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment links and job scams, urging caution. This alert addresses an ongoing cybersecurity and fraud threat to the public.thesun.ng
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