The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a security alert over a new artificial intelligence-powered malware known as DeepLoad, warning that it is actively targeting Nigerian businesses.‎‎The warning was released on its X handle on Wednesday through the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team(CERRT.NG).‎‎It warned that the cyber threat is actively targeting Nigerian government agencies, financial institutions, businesses, and individuals, describing the malware as a highly advanced malware strain designed to steal sensitive information while avoiding detection by traditional antivirus systems.‎‎According to the agency, DeepLoad  spreads through social engineering tactics, particularly fake website error prompts that trick users into running malicious commands.‎‎“Once executed, DeepLoad...

Non-academic staff in Nigeria’s public universities have moved to suspend their ongoing nationwide strike, following fresh negotiation with the federal government . The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities directed its branches to commence processes for the suspension of the strike effective Monday, May 11, 2026. The decision followed a series of meetings between the unions and the Federal Government over unresolved demands, particularly the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement and welfare-related issues. In a circular, jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU National President, Mohammed Ibrahim, indicated that the breakthrough...

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a security alert over a new artificial intelligence-powered malware known as DeepLoad, warning that it is...

Non-academic staff in Nigeria’s public universities have moved to suspend their ongoing nationwide strike, following fresh negotiation with the federal government . The Joint Action...