Professor Ali Pantami recently spoke at a graduation ceremony at the Al-Ansar Centre for Comprehensive Education (ACCE) in Abuja, highlighting the importance of social skills in achieving success in any career. He stressed the significance of skills over academic qualifications and urged the government to incorporate social skills into the curriculum. Referencing the Quran, Pantami emphasized the value of knowledge and skill acquisition, stating that individual perceptions and priorities play a crucial role in one’s career path. He mentioned the importance of social skills, such as empathy, tolerance, patience, conflict resolution, and good body language, in the 21st century and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposal to implement the Cybersecurity levy, as outlined in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) 2024, has sparked a significant debate. This article clarifies the amendments to the CYBERCRIMES (PROHIBITION, PREVENTION, etc.) ACT, 2015, emphasizing the importance of the Cybersecurity levy for national security and economic infrastructure. The amendments were a collaborative effort between the Senate Committee on National Security & Intelligence, the ICT and Cyber Security Committee, and other stakeholders. The key objective was to address critical gaps in the Act and empower the nation to effectively implement the National Cybersecurity Programme. The proposed…