Nigeria: Cybersecurity

Nigerian technology businesses face a critical challenge in AI governance: data poisoning attacks that embed harmful patterns during model training, before traditional guardrails can detect them. This analysis examines how adversarial manipulation of training data creates legal, cybersecurity, and procurement risks that existing controls may miss. Understanding where poisoning enters the AI pipeline and how Nigerian law applies to these threats is essential for organizations deploying AI systems.

Digital lending in Nigeria has revolutionized access to finance through mobile platforms offering instant unsecured loans, but this rapid growth has sparked intense debate over pricing practices and consumer protection. As regulators scrutinize high interest rates, hidden fees, and complex terms, lenders defend their models as necessary responses to elevated credit risk and operational costs. The central question remains: how can Nigeria balance innovation-driven financial inclusion with meaningful safeguar

In today's digital economy, data has emerged as one of the most valuable corporate assets. Businesses routinely collect, process, store, and transfer vast amounts of personal information relating to customers, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders. While corporate governance discussions have focused on financial performance, regulatory compliance, board effectiveness, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, data protection has often been treated as a purely technical or operational concern.

Nigeria's digital economy is scaling rapidly, with data centres and cloud infrastructure emerging as core enablers of growth. Rising connectivity, AI adoption, and digital service delivery are driving sustained demand...

In the last decade, Nigeria’s financial technology (FinTech) sector has grown exponentially, serving as a key driver of financial inclusion and transforming how millions access financial services.

Nigeria is at a pivotal stage in its technology and digital development. With Africa's largest population, a predominantly youthful workforce, and a resilient startup ecosystem...

Ransomware has become a significant threat globally and in Nigeria. The burgeoning digital economy of Nigeria has seen a surge in cybercrime.

The international maritime industry is rapidly evolving with the introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships ("MASS") being a significant shift in the manner in which goods are transported across the seas.

Cybercrime has become a constant source of alarming headlines worldwide, dominating news cycles across tabloids and electronic media. A significant number of individuals globally have fallen victim...