The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the launch of the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025), a landmark government-led initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s cyber resilience.
The event, scheduled for July 9–10, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, is hosted by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, co-hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA), and powered by global conference curator QNA.
Held under the theme “Building a Resilient Digital Future,” the conference aims to position Nigeria as a cybersecurity leader in Africa through collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking policy development.
“As Nigeria embraces digital transformation across sectors, the threats to our digital infrastructure, economy and individual citizens grow increasingly sophisticated,” said Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
“Recognising the critical need to address these challenges with foresight and collaboration, NCSC emerges as a timely and strategic platform for fostering resilience, knowledge exchange, and cross-sector partnerships.”
The conference will gather key government officials, private sector leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and global thought leaders for two days of keynote speeches, technical sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
A key feature of the event will be a Capture the Flag (CTF) Hackathon to build capacity and discover emerging talent in the cybersecurity space.
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Director General of NITDA, emphasized the long-term significance of the conference, stating:
“NCSC 2025 represents a milestone in Nigeria’s commitment to building a resilient digital future. It’s not just about defending against cyber threats—it’s about making cybersecurity a key enabler of trust, innovation, and national prosperity.”
He added: “This conference will serve as a launchpad for new ideas, strategic initiatives, and sustainable partnerships aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape.”
Cybersecurity statistics of Nigeria
Here are some concerning cybersecurity statistics for Nigeria:
- Nigeria’s financial sector recorded a staggering N52.26 billion loss due to fraud in 2024 — a 196% increase over the past five years.
- Nigerian businesses face an average of 2,560 cyberattacks weekly.
- In the second half of 2024, Nigeria experienced 1,716 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks according to the NETSCOUT 2024 Threat Intelligence Report.
- Nigeria loses an estimated $500 million annually to cybercrime, underscoring the economic impact of cyber threats.
- Nigeria is among the top three countries most targeted in Africa.
NCSC 2025 is expected to accelerate Nigeria’s digital security agenda, strengthen interagency coordination, and support the emergence of a cybersecurity-driven digital economy in West Africa.
The event is powered by QNA, a global leader in curating high-impact conferences and fostering industry collaboration.
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