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‘No Guaranteed Security For Encrypted Info’

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Some ICT experts have in Abuja said that no information could be 100 per cent secured from a third-party including encrypted messages.
The Tide source reports that encryption is the process of converting information and data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorised access.
The ICT experts were reacting to the terrorist attack in Westminster, London as the government revealed that WhatsApp encrypted message was used by the killer before he attacked behind the parliament.
The British government had therefore decided that its security services must have access to encrypted messaging applications such as WhatsApp.
An Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Mr Mike Amanyi, said that in spite of the fact that individuals required security on the information sent on their social media platforms, there could still be a level of intrusion.
“When people send encrypted messages, especially on their social media platforms, the information is protected and can be accessed by the two parties sending the message.
“It is also important to note that sending encrypted messages between parties should be among people that know and understand the information sent.
“When an encrypted message is sent, there should be de-cryption message also sent for the receiver to access the information.
“But there are also ethical hackers, that is people trained to access encrypted messages because no information is 100 per cent secured,” he said.
Amanyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Sawtel Technologies, Lagos, added that interference on an individual’s encrypted message could be deployed when the information sent posed a security threat to the society.
He said that similarly, developers of social media platforms had a level of encryption.
“By default developers of social media platforms have a level of encryption.
“Facebook has a level of encryption but it is not as strong as what Whatsapp has.
“Messages on Facebook can be saved on your internet cache while messages on Whatsapp are not saved anywhere.
“Once you delete any information from your Whatsapp platform, it is gone.”
Amanyi, however, noted that individuals encrypting the message on their social media platforms could be advised if the means of accessing the information was easy.
Mr Gideon Ayogu, the Head, Corporate Communications, Yudala, an online and offline retail firm said that encryption ensured privacy but could be altered.
Ayogu said that the terrorist attack that which took place in Westminster stimulated the British government on to encourage its security services to have access to encrypted messaging applications such as WhatsApp.
According to him, access to these encrypted messages by a third-party may mean less privacy for people.
“WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption ensures only you and the person you are communicating with can read what is sent and nobody in between, not even WhatsApp.
“Your messages are secured with a lock and only the recipient and you, have the special key needed to unlock and read your message.
“For added protection, every message you send has a unique lock and key. All of this happens automatically, no need to turn on settings or set up special secret chats to secure your messages,’’ he said.
WhatsApp was created in 2009 as an alternative to text messaging, is today one of the world’s most popular instant messaging service with more than one billion users in 180 countries.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
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