NDPC LAUNCHES FORENSIC DATA PRIVACY INVESTIGATION INTO UNILAG, LOTUS BANK, AND HACKERBELLA. (PHOTO).

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 NDPC LAUNCHES FORENSIC DATA PRIVACY INVESTIGATION INTO UNILAG, LOTUS BANK, AND HACKERBELLA The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank, and Hackerbella Ltd. This probe follows complaints that student data was used to open bank accounts without permission. The data sharing was reportedly part of a "Smart ID Card" project that mixed student IDs with bank cards. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, ordered a full review of how this student information was collected and shared. Investigators are checking if the organizations followed the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. They will look into the companies' privacy notices, data security, and whether they used automated systems to score or profile students. Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulation  of NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, in a statement notes that the investigation will also check if the institutions properly asse...

IMO GOVERNOR URGES SWIFT ACTION AGAINST SUSPECTED JAMB WEBSITE HACKERS. (PHOTO).


 Imo Governor Urges Swift Action Against Suspected JAMB Website Hackers


Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to expedite investigations into the suspected hacking of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) website. The directive follows the arrest of 20 suspects linked to the cyberattack, which disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).


In a statement issued on Saturday through the state Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, Governor Uzodimma described the arrests as timely and critical to addressing the national embarrassment caused by the incident. The hacking compromised JAMB’s website during the recent computer-based test, affecting the results of over 370,000 students, predominantly from the southeast, and causing significant distress for students and parents.


Uzodimma urged security agencies to conduct a thorough and swift investigation to uncover the masterminds behind the attack and ensure their prompt arraignment in court. “A quick investigation and prosecution of the suspects will serve as a deterrent to would-be criminals,” he stated, emphasizing the need to restore confidence in the examination process.


The governor also praised JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for his commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination body despite the challenges. Uzodimma stressed that the JAMB crisis, which sparked nationwide tension, must be addressed decisively to prevent future occurrences.


Security operatives confirmed the arrest of the 20 suspects on Friday, alleging they compromised the JAMB website for a fee, leading to widespread technical glitches during the examination. Further updates on the investigation are expected as authorities work to resolve the issue.

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