cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector

November 9, 2025 7:36 pm

Amid rising cyber threats and high demand for experts, Nigerian IT professionals are flocking to cybersecurity for career growth and national impact.

Nigeria’s technology sector is witnessing a rapid shift as cybersecurity emerges as the fastest-growing field, attracting young IT professionals from across the country. Once a niche specialization, it has become a crucial component of Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, driven by both opportunity and necessity.

From Lagos to Kano, and in classrooms and online platforms alike, aspiring tech professionals are increasingly announcing, “I am learning cybersecurity.” Industry experts say this surge is fueled by the country’s critical shortage of …

AI-Driven Cybersecurity In Education: Insights By Lawrence

May 27, 2024 2:28 am

In an exciting presentation at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, Mr. Samuel Lawrence, a top-tier researcher, and intelligence officer with the Nigerian Police, unveiled a transformative approach to enhancing cybersecurity in educational institutions through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This essential research, titled Integrating AI in Cybersecurity: Enhancing Institutional Effectiveness and Student Outcomes, offers a revolutionary blueprint for educational leaders, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

Mr. Lawrence, a distinguished scholar holding Postgraduate Diplomas in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering Management from the New York Learning Hub, brings a wealth of expertise and practical experience to the …

Cyber Security: CBN Launches ‘NoGoFallMaga’ Campaign

July 20, 2021 1:57 am

In a bid to tackle internet fraud, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with some cybersecurity stakeholders to launch a new cyber awareness campaign tagged ‘#NoGoFallMaga’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the initiative was launched in collaboration with Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of the Nigeria Financial Industry (CCISONFI) and Cybersafe Foundation (CSF).

Mr Abumere Igboa, CCISONFI Chairman, announced the partnership on Monday during a Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Media Parley held at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos.

‘This initiative looks at tackling cybercrime that poses a threat to customers and the Nigeria citizenry in conducting …