Nigeria: Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty have fundamentally changed the way governments think about data. Around the world, policymakers are increasingly asking where data should be stored, who should have access to it and under what circumstances it should leave national borders. These questions are no longer confined to technology policy, they have become matters of economic policy, national security, industrial development and international trade.

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

Nigeria's legal framework now places cybersecurity accountability directly on company boards and executives, with the Cybercrimes Act, Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and CAMA creating potential personal liability for directors where failures stem from inadequate oversight. This analysis examines how regulatory requirements converge to make cybersecurity a governance imperative rather than merely an IT concern. The publication explores practical steps boards must take to embed cybersecurity into risk mana

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.

The Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC or the "Commission") unveiled a landmark regulatory initiative on 8th July 2025, with the release of its Licensing Framework for International Application-to-Person...

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.