It is this growth in OT and IoT that has given cybercriminals more opportunities to breach an organisation’s network, according to Microsoft’s Cyber Signals latest report. The latest edition discovered that converging IT, IoT and OT systems pose a wider risk to critical infrastructure. The report is a regular cyber threat intelligence brief spotlighting security trends and insights gathered from Microsoft’s 65 trillion daily security signals and 8,500 security experts. This can be seen in the 11.2 percent rise in cyber security spending in MENA last year. “Gaining complete visibility of an organisation’s OT systems and protecting its IoT solutions will go a long way in preventing cyber attacks,” she said.

Download logoThe leaders of Ireland, Republic of Kosovo, Mongolia and State of Palestine sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 32nd Independence Day anniversary. President Michael D. Higgins of the Ireland, President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia and President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people. President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo expressed his country’s readiness to develop bilateral relations as well as to create conducive ground for constructive engagement with Eritrea. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

National in Kenya, Italy, Germany, the US, Sweden and South African countries celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. The celebratory event organized in Nairobi on 28 May was attended by members of the Diplomatic community, friends of Eritrea as well as a number of nationals. Likewise, nationals in the Italian cities of Milano, Bologna, Firenze and Genoa enthusiastically celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. In the same vein, nationals in South African countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. Nationals in various cities of Germany, as well as in Ohayo, the US, and Stockholm, Sweden, celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary featuring cultural and artistic programs as well deliberations depicting the day.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday approved an upward review in the pump price of petroleum nationwide. Nationwide hikeAccording to the circular seen by PREMIUM TIMES, the petroleum pump price adjustment for the Abuja pump price was increased from N194 to N537 per litre, while Nassarawa moved from N189 to N537 per Litre. The pump price for Plateau increased from N189 to N537 per litre, while Kwara was increased from N189 to N515 per litre. The pump price in Bauchi increased from N199 to N550, Gombe increased from N199 to N550, and Borno increased from N199 to N557. The pump price of petroleum moved from N189 to N515 in Abia, and Imo increased from N189 to N515.

A conflict between Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the ownership of a building in Ikoyi, Lagos has taken a dirty turn. DSS operatives barricaded an entrance to the EFCC’s office in the building, leading to a protest from the anti-graft agency. Presidential spokesman, Tunde Rahman revealed that the newly-inaugurated President Bola Tinubu had directed the DSS to vacate the building instantly. The siege has disrupted the operations of the anti-graft agency, which has over 500 personnel and many suspects in detention. The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, has denied that the building’s ownership is in dispute, maintaining that the DSS is merely occupying its statutory facility.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Wednesday it has adjusted pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as fuel or petrol, across their retail outlets, in line with current market realities. The corporation made this known in a press statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad, and shared on its Twitter page. The statement said, “NNPC Limited wishes to inform our esteemed customers that we have adjusted our pump prices of PMS across our retail outlets in line with current market realities. We assure you that NNPC Limited is committed to ensuring a ceaseless supply of products. We greatly appreciate your continued patronage, support, and understanding during this time of change and growth.

Blood pressure consists of two values an upper value which is the systolic blood pressure and a lower value which is the diastolic blood pressure. What is low blood pressureLow blood pressure, medically referred to as hypotension, is a BP reading of less than 90/60mmHg. In other words, normal BP is between 90-120mmHg/60-80mmHg while high blood pressure refers to a BP higher than 120/80mmHg. Symptoms of low blood pressureMost times, LBP doesn’t cause any symptoms and so may not need to be treated. Types of low blood pressureRelated News Critically low blood pressure without treatment can cause death – CardiologistOrthostatic (postural) hypotension) – this is a sudden BP drop when one stands up from a sitting position/lying down.

Opinion The faceless and the reckless 7 Apr Let me begin this piece with the obvious. These are trying times for our country. Tensions are rising and heating up the polity. Transitional general elections such as the current general elections usually throw up new challenges that a country... FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramYouth Magazine Reimagining higher education in Nigeria 8 Apr Higher or tertiary education, like all sectors, is fair game for disruption. We saw a glimpse in the pandemic, where classes were held online, and courseware unbundled from college staples like libraries and cafeterias was delivered directly to devices.

The ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic’ (GCFR) is the highest national honorary grant in the country exclusively conferred on presidents and former heads of state. The events include an investiture of the president-elect and vice-president-elect with the highest National Honors of GCFR and Grand commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), respectively, scheduled on Thursday 25th May, 2023. Suffice to say that the country may record a very grievous blunder by the hurried conferment of highest national honours in the country to the president-elect and vice president-elect; positions that are sturdily being disputed at the Presidential Election Tribunal. As we speak, not even the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) who heads the Supreme Court of Nigeria is entitled to the GCFR title. It is dangerous and condemnable to put in a person still contending the election results and other serious issues at the election tribunal into the office of the president.

Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr. Olusade Adesola, has assumed leadership of the FCTA following the exit of former ministers Muhammad Bello, and Dr Ramatu Tijani Aliyu. Aliyu, thanked the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Directors, staff and drivers for their cooperation and tolerance, even as she harps on the need to forgive one another and allow collaboration to lead. We must agree to disagree among ourselves, but most importantly the ability to forgive and understand. Whosoever you encounter, let forgiveness and understanding be the watchword.”Receiving the handover document, the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, noted that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was the first that provided for a smooth transition in the history of Nigeria. He explained that the handover report is a document written in Vol.

Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a father, Suleiman Usman to life imprisonment over defilement of his 8 years old daughter. The judge sentenced the father to life imprisonment after he was found guilty as charged by the Lagos State government. His offences contravene the provisions of section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. However, Justice Oshodi exonerated the convict of the second charge. Justice Oshodi said that he has considered the ingredients of the offences, the confessional statement, circumstantial evidence, and the eyewitness account in sentencing the father to life imprisonment.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, immediately. Earlier on Tuesday morning, the DSS reportedly laid siege to the premises of the EFCC in Lagos. However, the DSS high command denied barricading the entrance to the EFCC zonal office in Lagos. Dismiss any falsehood of a fight.”The Nigerian public has expressed concerns over the reported power struggle between the DSS and EFCC leading to the siege. Despite the reported tensions between the two agencies, President Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the fight against corruption in Nigeria continues.

The family of 24-year-old man, Idris Bakare, who was allegedly killed by a police bullet on Sunday night are demanding justice. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro on Monday. He told PUNCH Metro that the state Deputy Commissioner of Police had visited the bereaved family on Monday in Oregun, and promised that justice would be done. “Three policemen are at the State CID assisting with investigations,” the PPRO told PUNCH Metro in a phone conversation. Meanwhile, a Civil Society Organisation, the Take It Back Movement, in a statement on Tuesday also demanded justice for Idris.

The Godfather actor Al Pacino, 83, is set to welcome his fourth child with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. This will be Noor and Pacino’s first child together. Noor and Pacino were first linked in April 2022 and have remained inseparable since then. A source close to Noor, a Kuwaiti-American film producer, revealed that she has always dated rich, older men. According to the source, Noor ‘mostly date very rich older men.

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Prof. Kenneth Kalu as Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, stated that Pastor Caleb Ajagba will be the Chief of Staff to the governor. The statement added that Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo has been made special adviser to the governor on Health Care Delivery Services. Otti also appointed Mr. Kazie Ukoh as his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Njum Onyemenam, Accountant General of the state while Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke was appointed as Head, Special Taskfore on Emergency Cleanup of Aba and Umuahia, the state capital.