The Federal Government has signalled plans to work with the private sector and stakeholders to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Council.
This program is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s collective cyber resilience and enhancing coordinated responses to evolving cyber threats across both the public and private sectors.
Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, announced that the program underscores a broader policy direction centred on partnership and shared responsibility.
“Cybersecurity is a shared national responsibility. Protecting Nigeria’s digital economy requires strong partnerships, trusted collaboration, and collective vigilance across government, industry, and civil society,” he emphasized.
“Through collaborative action and sustained engagement, we are strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to detect threats early, respond effectively, and build a resilient and trusted digital ecosystem”
The minister encouraged cross-sector participation, noting that stakeholders must help shape “a sustainable, partnership-led cybersecurity model capable of deterring cybercriminal activity and protecting citizens, businesses, and national digital infrastructure.”
At the same time, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has confirmed that it is carrying out an ongoing investigation across the data protection ecosystem in line with its statutory mandate.
In a statement by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, said the agency is probing the alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank and other entities.
“In line with the Commission’s procedure, Notice of Investigation was duly served on the 1st of April, 2026. Relevant parties and individuals have been providing information for the purpose of addressing the incident,” Bamigboye noted.
“The aim of the investigation is to ensure that data subjects are protected with appropriate technical and organisational measures. The investigation by NDPC covers, among others, the types of personal data involved, the nature and scope of the alleged breach, the risk to data subjects and the mitigation measures carried out where a breach is confirmed.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Commission’s National Commissioner/CEO, has directed that organisations using digital payment systems without the required technical and organisational measures under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, will be reviewed as part of efforts to safeguard the ecosystem’s integrity.
