{
  "id": 16069309,
  "title": "We Must Build Cybersecurity Alongside Digital Infrastructure, Says NITDA DG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/we-must-build-cybersecurity-alongside-digital-infrastructure-says",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T15:54:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/22/we-must-build-cybersecurity-alongside-digital-infrastructure-says-nitda-dg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kachifu Abdulahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the importance of integrating cybersecurity into Nigeria's digital transformation agenda. Speaking at a press conference for the upcoming International Cyber Security Conference, Abdulahi stated that while Nigeria is building digital infrastructure, it must also focus on defending its digital infrastructure and national infrastructure. He highlighted that over 95% of cyber breaches are due to human error, urging people to be cautious online. Abdulahi also mentioned that Nigeria has established laws and policies to guide the protection of digital security, including the Cyber Security and Crime Act. The agency is working in coordination with sectors such as telecommunications and banking. Additionally, Abdulahi proposed the creation of a national cyber security architecture to set standards for technology development and recommend minimum investment for agency cyber security preparedness.",
  "summary": "Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kachifu Abdulahi has stated that as Nigeria is building digital infrastructure along with digital security. He stated",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}