Nigeria's NITDA Strengthens Cybersecurity Against AI Threats
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to bolster its cybersecurity framework to protect citizens from artificial intelligence-driven threats and to secure its digital infrastructure. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), announced these initiatives at the second edition of the International Cybersecurity Conference 2026 in Abuja.
The conference gathered government officials, legislators, cybersecurity experts, and international participants to discuss strategies for enhancing cyber resilience. Abdullahi stated that cyber resilience now encompasses the ability to recover from attacks and adapt to new threats, highlighting the challenges posed by AI as a tool for both cybercriminals and defenders.
He pointed out the risks associated with AI-generated content and the need for public awareness to recognize digital deception. Abdullahi also called for a coordinated national approach to cybersecurity, mentioning NITDA's collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Assembly to review Nigeria's cybercrime legislation.
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