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CBN releases framework to strengthen cyber security resilience in OFIs

CBN releases framework to strengthen cyber security resilience in OFIs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released a  framework to protect Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) against cyber attacks. This was contained in a memo by Nkiru Asiegbu, CBN’s Director, Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department, addressed to the office. Asiegbu said that the framework was necessitated by the number and sophistication of cybersecurity threats and attacks against the OFIs. “Due to the recent increase in the number and sophistication of cyber security threats and attacks OFIs, it has become necessary and mandatory for the sub-sector to strengthen its cyber resilience if it is to remain safe and sound. “Consequently,…
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Critics not fair to President Buhari administration – Governor Masari

Critics not fair to President Buhari administration – Governor Masari

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has reviewed aspects of activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government since its inception in 2015 reaffirming his belief that President Muhammadu Buhari rescued Nigeria from what he described as the prevalent anarchy prior to his election. “When this government came in in 2015, you could not go to your prayer house, whether as Christian or Muslim in peace, Masari said at the weekend, adding that, “you could not go to any public gatherings in peace without security scanning. “Life was very difficult for the people and there was tension everywhere because of…
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If we’re not careful, we’ll be chased out of Abuja – Rotimi Amaechi

If we’re not careful, we’ll be chased out of Abuja – Rotimi Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the political elites of burning the resources of Nigeria, saying deprived Nigerians would one day chase them out of Abuja. Amaechi said some big men have relocated from their states to Abuja because they do not feel safe in their home states. He also said secessionist agitations in the country should not be seen as a problem, saying economic deprivation and injustice are the reasons some groups are calling for a break-up. Amaechi said both Nigerians in the northern and southern regions are deprived, adding that injustice did not start from President…
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Minister Ogah extols SWAN on girl-child education

Minister Ogah extols SWAN on girl-child education

The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has urged relevant stakeholders to as a matter of priority educate the girl-child in order to give them the ability to make informed choices. Ogah noted that educating a girl-child would build stronger families, communities, economies and establish strength to pilot the system for sustainable value development in the society. He made the call when he received a delegation of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Abuja Chapter, led by its Chairperson, Miss Mbang Joy Esu, FCA, at the ministry’s headquarters recently. According to him, “an…
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Experts explain why wives should allow their husbands suck their breasts

Experts explain why wives should allow their husbands suck their breasts

Roseline Oladimeji, a Chief Nursing Sister, in Lagos on Thursday advised pregnant women to allow their husbands to suck their breasts to prepare them for breastfeeding after delivery. Oladimeji gave the advice at a sensitisation programme marking the 2021 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) organised by the Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child Centre (AOMCC), Festac Town. “Allow your husbands to suck your breasts during pregnancy. Apart from bonding, it will help the nipples to be out and make it easier for your baby to latch on. “You can also rub vaseline on your nipples at night before going to sleep. It…
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