MANAGING THE RISKS OF USING POS SERVICES.

    BACKGROUND. Traditionally, customers had to physically go to the bank and pick up a withdrawal or deposit slip to move monies. Subsequently, Automated Teller Machines (ATM), as well as mobile and internet banking services were introduced and this caused a reduction in the footfall to banking halls.  In 2013 the Central Bank of […]

TEN SIGNS THAT YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN HACKED.

Information uploaded on the internet can be accessed and manipulated by cyber-intruders and online predators commonly referred to as hackers. Any device connected to the Internet is susceptible to the activities of these hackers who typically operate through spam messages, phishing emails or instant messages and compromised websites. There are certain signs that manifest once […]

HOW TO ENABLE TWO FACTOR AUTENTICATION

The internet is a vast space where near endless information is stored, shared and processed. There are attendant risks of this abundantly rich mine of information falling into the wrong hands and being misused. To address this, it has been necessary for arrangements to be made for the security of the information and the processing […]

WHY YOU SHOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU POST THAT ONLINE!

The internet is a vast space, where over 5 billion users communicate and interact by private messages, video chat, blogs and uploading content of their lives daily. Sharing information is human nature, we love sharing our happiness like marriage, birthdays, promotion, new business on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat. This development is a […]

WHY YOU SHOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU POST THAT ONLINE!

The internet is a vast space, where over 5 billion users communicate and interact by private messages, video chat, blogs and uploading content of their lives daily. Sharing information is human nature, we love sharing our happiness like marriage, birthdays, promotion, new business on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, etc. This is acceptable […]

INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS AS AN ESSENTIAL

IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device that connects to the internet is equipped with a unique numerical code that identifies them. This is known as its IP Address. As an essential part of the internet, an IP address allows devices to send and receive data over the network. Without them, people (their devise) would […]

SAFEGUARD YOUR ATM CARD DETAILS, ENSURING SECURE TRANSACTIONS.

In an increasingly digital world where bank accounts are mobile and accessed through unique codes and numbers, protecting your ATM card details is paramount to safeguarding your financial security. By adopting a few simple yet effective strategies, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and ensure safe transactions. Be Mindful of Your Surroundings. […]

WEBSITE  COOKIES AND DATA PRIVACY

Website cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer by a website that the user has visited. Cookies are used by websites to remember user preferences, keep track of user sessions, and provide personalized content. While cookies can be useful in improving the user experience on a website, they also have […]

TOWARDS THE DIGITAL INCLUSION OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA

INTRODUCTION. According to statistical reports from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2021 World Population Dashboard and the World Health Organization (WHO)/World Bank, Nigeria has an estimated population of 32 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). An entry on Wikipedia found that the five most common types of disabilities in Nigeria are, in descending order, visual impairment, hearing […]