Lagos, July 10, 2025 — As Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector continues to expand rapidly, industry experts and regulators are raising concerns over the growing need to strengthen cybersecurity, particularly in the areas of payment security and digital identity protection. With the rise of cashless transactions, mobile banking, and digital wallets, fintech platforms have become
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced efforts to establish a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the nation’s communications sector, a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure. In a statement released yesterday, the NCC highlighted the increasing need to fortify the telecommunications ecosystem against rising cyber threats that could disrupt services, compromise
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to enhance compliance with data protection regulations and bolster cybersecurity measures. As part of this collaboration, the NIS recently conducted a comprehensive training
KANO — In a move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity capacity and foster innovation in digital security, the Federal Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The facility, which was officially handed over on Monday, represents a strategic investment in research, training, and national cyber defense capabilities. The centre is designed
