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Gambling Content Surfaces on INEC Website Ahead of 2027 Elections Nigeria

Gambling Content Surfaces on INEC Website Ahead of 2027 Elections

Concerns have emerged over the digital security of websites operated by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after unrelated casino and gambling content was reportedly discovered on the Commission’s official website ahead of the 2027 general elections. Researchers reportedly found casino-related pages hosted directly on inecnigeria.org, including foreign-language gambling content published through the website’s content […]

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Cybersecurity the New Battleground for Africa's iGaming Industry Experts

Cybersecurity the New Battleground for Africa’s iGaming Industry

The modern battlefield no longer begins with tanks, missiles or soldiers; it’s Cybersecurity. It begins with a click. In today’s digital economy, cybersecurity has become one of the most critical business priorities on the planet. Every industry-banking, gaming, fintech, healthcare, telecommunications, government and e-commerce-is under constant attack from cybercriminals seeking money, data, disruption or strategic […]

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Cybersecurity and Data Integrity Have Become Critical Operational Priorities Across the Betting Sector - Sean Coleman Interviews

Cybersecurity and Data Integrity Now Define Modern Betting Operations

Sean Coleman is one of the respected voices within the Southern Africa’s gaming and betting ecosystem, recognized for his regulatory insights, strategic leadership and deep understanding of the evolving sportsbook industry. In this interview with John Bamidele, Coleman who is the CEO of South African Bookmakers Association shares his thoughts on South Africa’s betting industry. […]

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Ghana Strengthens Cooperation in Cybersecurity with Italy Partnership

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to deepening international cooperation in cybersecurity, with a particular focus on strengthening its strategic partnership with Italy. The collaboration reflects a shared determination to enhance the security of digital ecosystems, protect critical national infrastructure, and respond effectively to the increasing complexity […]

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How Kenya Cybersecurity Policies Enforcement Will Unlock Investments

The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing national cybersecurity policies and defended the implementation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, despite concerns from the public and industry players. According to the government, full enforcement of the law will help unlock more investment in Kenya’s digital economy. Speaking at the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit, […]

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African Lotteries Meet In Abidjan For AI, Cybersecurity Seminar

The African Lotteries Association (ALA) has convened two major gatherings in Abidjan from June 23 to 25, 2025, bringing together Directors General of African lotteries and their delegations for a pivotal week of dialogue, training, and strategic alignment. On June 24, ALA hosted a high-level seminar at the Azalaï Hotel in Marcory, themed “Artificial Intelligence […]

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SportyBet Takes Strong Action to Tackle Cyber Attacks and Unpaid Winnings Claims

The online betting platform SportyBet has revealed that it has taken significant steps to address cybersecurity threats and claims of unpaid winnings in the gaming industry. According to the statement, SportyBet has collaborated with regulators and law enforcement agencies, as well as increased its investment in technology, to combat cyberattacks. This comes after the company […]

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Nigerian Banks and Fintechs Introduce 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions

In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity defenses, Nigerian banks and fintech companies will soon introduce a 0.5% levy on applicable electronic transactions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced this new measure, which will take effect from May 20, 2024. The introduction of the levy comes as concerns grow over the rising instances […]

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