Rakiya’s professional journey spans over 25 years across the financial, telecommunications, and technology sectors. Before her promotion to IT Director at the CBN, where she spearheaded and implemented the Industry Security Operation Centre (NFICERT) and Africa’s first Digital Currency, Rakiya had headed the System Services and Information Security Management (CISO) Division of the bank, where she modernised the IT infrastructure and introduced innovative solutions like video conferencing. She had developed and implemented robust information security strategies, maintaining ISO 27001 certification and ensuring zero major security incidents.
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The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) says that food security can be enhanced if the challenge of food waste is addressed.
ASHENEWS reports that the North-South Power Company (NSP) has donated two cows to internally displaced persons in Kuta and Erena, both in Shiroro local government area of Niger state.
The Kano State Government has declared a state of emergency on education.
The Police Command in Katsina state says it has succeeded in foiling a kidnap attempt, killed three suspected bandits, and rescued all the kidnapped victims.
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) says there is a need to beef up manpower for regulatory bodies deployed to mining sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government says it will push for the introduction of insurance for miners in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has launched the National Diary Policy (2023-2028).
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called on West African police chiefs to collaborate and devise innovative ways to tackle emerging complex security challenges facing the ECOWAS bloc.
The Enugu State Government says it is partnering with the Godfrey Okoye University and other private institutions to establish a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Centre in the state.