Getting into the cybersecurity industry can be a life-changing story for anyone, but the process of entering the space can be frustrating and strenuous. Get your complete guide to getting hired as an SOC Analyst in the UK, even if you have tried without success in the past, and given up on trying —all together. In any industry, getting called up for an interview after submitting an impressive CV and cover letter is easy, acing it, however, may be a nightmare. Cybersecurity is not an exception. And, despite completing a degree in cyber security, or even going on to bag…
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The Nigerian Fintech Awards has announced ALAT By Wema winner 2022 best mobile app in a keenly contested award category, featuring other banking apps on the shortlist. The announcement was made at the award ceremony in Lagos, on Friday, November 4, 2022. Founded in 2012, the Nigerian Fintech Awards is dedicated to honouring excellence as well as providing public recognition for the achievements of Fintech companies and products in many categories. Olusegun Adeniyi, Chief Digital Officer, Wema Bank, confirmed the development, in a press statement forwarded to Ripples Nigeria on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Adeniyi, while commenting on the development,…
A Nigerian-led tech agency, Cybergate Technologies, has announced launching an academy arm of its organization to train future cybersecurity professionals in the UK. Jamiu Akande, founder and CEO, cybergatetech.net, confirmed the development in a press release seen by Techparley on Friday. The need to reinforce security measures and scale up on numbers of security personnel, according to Jamiu, is as a result of the dramatic rise in cybercrime globally. The cybersecurity expert and global shaper of the World Economic Forum noted that the academy seeks to familiarize trainees with the current cybersecurity landscape while providing adequate knowledge of relevant tools…
Godwin Ehigiamusoe has a Ph.D. in Policy and Development Studies; he wrote his dissertation on microfinance policy instruments and financial inclusion. He studied Sociology for his first degree and started his career as a rural cooperatives officer. He founded LAPO (Lift Above Poverty Organization) in 2010 in Ogwashi–Uku, Delta State. Under his leadership, LAPO has evolved into a network of mutually reinforcing businesses and social institutions providing services to and empowering Nigerians and Sierra Leoneans. Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe stepped down as the MD of LAPO Microfinance Bank in November 2019. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of many companies,…
A Nigerian data and intelligence company, Stears, has announced securing a $3.3M seed round led by Mac VC and Serena Ventures, the VC company of world-class athlete, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Serena Williams. Preston Ideh, corporate lawyer and cofounder, disclosed the new funding in a media release on Tuesday. Omidyar Group’s Luminate Fund, Melo 7 Tech Partners, and Cascador (Empowering Economic Growth Foundation)also participated in the funding. The new funding follows closely two years after Stears raised $650,000 in pre-seed funding. “We have a strong understanding of the kind of information people need. So our focus is on standardizing information dissemination…