The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have activated a series of cybersecurity measures to safeguard government digital infrastructure following concerns over vulnerabilities in key systems.
In a joint directive issued in Abuja on April 17, 2026, the agencies announced coordinated actions aimed at strengthening the resilience of public sector platforms, with a strong warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately tighten their cybersecurity controls.
The move comes amid recent concerns affecting aspects of CAC’s digital systems, prompting what officials described as a proactive response aligned with national cybersecurity frameworks.
According to the statement signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, all MDAs have been directed to urgently review and reinforce their cybersecurity architecture to address emerging threats targeting government systems and sensitive data.
NITDA emphasized that the measures are in line with the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2021, which mandates robust protection of critical national information infrastructure.
As part of the new directives, government agencies are required to conduct comprehensive security assessments, fix identified vulnerabilities, and strengthen access controls across critical platforms.
They are also expected to enhance data protection mechanisms, maintain effective backup and disaster recovery systems, and improve monitoring capabilities to detect and respond swiftly to suspicious activities.
In addition, MDAs must establish functional incident response frameworks, including prompt reporting of cybersecurity breaches to enable coordinated intervention across government institutions.
The statement noted that detailed implementation guidelines have already been issued, forming part of broader efforts to improve resilience across Nigeria’s public sector digital infrastructure.
“The measures are aimed at improving the overall security posture of government institutions and ensuring the continued protection of national digital assets,” the statement said.
NITDA also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government agencies in safeguarding digital systems and promoting cybersecurity best practices.
The directive underscores growing concerns over cyber threats in Nigeria’s public sector, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent breaches that could compromise sensitive government data and disrupt essential services.
