NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges
20 Oct
Science & Technology

NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges

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Technology tamfitronics Skip to contentThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have partnered to harness the energy and creativity of young people in the West Africa sub-region to address cybersecurity challenges.Blueprint reports that the hackathon, which was the third in the series, attracted participants from 12 West African countries. Winners and participants received cash prizes and gift items as recognition for their achievements.Speaking at a regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, said the event was aimed at identifying and nurturing cybersecurity experts who can combat the growing threat of cybercrime in the region.Represented by Oladejo Olawumi, emphasised the importance of harnessing the energy and creativity of young people to address cybersecurity challenges. He stressed the need for countries to adhere...
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ECOWAS hand of friendship still open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, says Tinubu
10 Aug
Politics

ECOWAS hand of friendship still open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, says Tinubu

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Politics tamfitronics President Bola Tinubu on Friday, said ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja.”It is in our hearts to make sure that security is enhanced and that constitutional government is defended and promoted in our region.”It has been a challenging tenure for me since three members indicated their exit. We will work hard to persuade them to return, whichever way.”No one man is smarter than the group of heads that is here. We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back...
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