The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes artifacts to Nigeria, looted by British soldiers in the late 19th century, in response to a request from Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments. The objects, including human and animal figures, plaques, and royal regalia, will be returned following an assessment by a committee tasked with restitution of looted artifacts, marking the fifth time Dutch cultural institutions have returned objects based on the committee’s recommendation. This decision reflects a broader trend of European and North American museums grappling with colonial-era holdings and seeking to resolve ownership disputes over looted objects.
Full Article
B.C. college warns students of data breach. Cybersecurity experts warn of wider problems
The College of New Caledonia in Prince George has alerted students to a data breach that may have compromised usernames, passwords, student IDs, and email addresses. Cybersecurity experts highlight that educational institutions are particularly susceptible to such attacks and emphasize the need for improved data protection measures. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The College of New Caledonia had a problem where some of the students' personal information got stolen, and experts say schools...
Read more