African data breaches: Nigeria with 64% increase underscores cybersecurity risks

Nigeria’s data breaches have surged by 64% in the first quarter of 2023, with one user account leaked every second, according to a recent report, emphasizing the magnitude of cybersecurity concerns in Africa. The study, conducted by cybersecurity firm Surfshark, has raised serious concerns about data breaches findings, shedding light on the growing cybersecurity challenges […]

Oil prices edge higher amid Libyan supply concerns

Oil prices saw a modest rebound on Thursday August 29, recovering from two consecutive sessions of declines. This uptick was largely driven by renewed concerns about potential disruptions to Libyan oil supplies. Brent crude futures increased by nine cents, or 0.11%, reaching $78.74 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed by […]

Libya: Russia adds weight to calls for political solution to crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Thursday told an international gathering that only a political statement would end the military crisis that has engulfed Libya early this month after eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive to take Tripoli. “We need to put an end to the ongoing internal conflict in Libya,” Sergei Lavrov said in his […]