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Securing the Digital Frontier: Cybersecurity in Nigeria’s Expanding Tech Ecosystem


As Nigeria's digital landscape experiences rapid growth and innovation, the importance of a robust cybersecurity framework cannot be overstated, with current threat intelligence reflecting a significant increase in cybercriminal activity targeting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure within the nation. The proliferation of mobile payments and online transactions has created new avenues for fraud and financial cybercrime, while the increasing adoption of cloud services and interconnected systems has expanded the attack surface available to malicious actors. Phishing scams, often leveraging social engineering tactics tailored to local contexts, remain a persistent threat, and the rise of ransomware attacks poses a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. Furthermore, as Nigeria embraces emerging technologies like IoT and AI, ensuring their security from the outset is crucial to prevent future vulnerabilities. To address these challenges, there is a growing need for enhanced cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the country, coupled with the implementation of stronger legal and regulatory frameworks to deter cybercrime and protect digital assets. Collaborative efforts between government agencies, the private sector, and cybersecurity professionals are essential to building a resilient and secure digital ecosystem that can underpin Nigeria's continued technological advancement and economic growth.