Nigeria is rewriting its cyber laws, but can it secure its systems against hackers?

Nigeria is revising its cybersecurity laws due to the increasing cyber threats posed by artificial intelligence. AI has been linked to 55% of recorded cybercrime incidents across Africa in the last year, while deepfake cases have surged. Cybercriminals utilize AI to automate scams, generate convincing fake identities, and swiftly identify system vulnerabilities.

This rapid advancement of cyber threats outpaces the ability of institutions to enhance their defenses, creating a significant technology gap that the Nigerian government aims to address through legislative reforms. The government is also considering a national cybersecurity architecture to establish baseline security standards for organizations nationwide.