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NITDA warns Zoom users about a critical vulnerability allowing remote account takeovers on Windows without valid login credentials.

ITPulse Nigeria • Aug 18, 2026

The National Information Technology Development Agency's Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (NITDA-CERRT) issued a security advisory regarding a critical Zoom vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-53412.The vulnerability, caused by improper input validation, allows unauthenticated remote attackers… Read full article →

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Nigeria's FCCPC is investigating local cement price manipulation after finding prices are higher than in other African markets.

Premium Times • Aug 18, 2026

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) launched a cross-border investigation comparing cement markets across eight African nations.Preliminary findings show Nigeria's cement prices are significantly higher than in Kenya, Tanzania, and Togo, despite Nigeria's… Read full article →

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Digital Encode launches DEPAS AI, an autonomous penetration testing platform designed to counter AI-driven cyber threats.

ITPulse Nigeria • Aug 18, 2026

Digital Encode has announced DEPAS AI, an enterprise-grade autonomous penetration testing platform designed to combat highly sophisticated AI-driven cyber threats.The system transitions organizations from manual, periodic security checks to continuous 24/7 testing across applications, APIs,… Read full article →

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SARS proposes a digital VAT model introducing real-time e-invoicing and e-reporting, seeking public feedback by October 2026.

Tech Financials • Aug 17, 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released its 'VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper' outlining a new Digital VAT Model.The proposed framework introduces e-invoicing, real-time transaction data flows, and automated e-reporting across the South African economy.All… Read full article →

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