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NITDA warns Nigerians of dangerous new ChatGPT vulnerabilities

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory warning Nigerians about new vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that could expose users to data-leakage attacks. The agency released the notice through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team. The warning follows rising concerns about AI-powered tools interacting with unsafe web content and the growing […]

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NITDA issues urgent cybersecurity alert over ChatGPT vulnerabilities

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued an urgent cybersecurity alert, cautioning Nigerians about newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that may put users at risk of data-leakage attacks. The warning was issued via the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team. The advisory comes amid increasing concerns over AI-powered tools accessing unsafe online content […]

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NITDA DG urges Africa to build local AI data, infrastructure

The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Abdullahi, has called on African countries to develop their own data sets and computing infrastructure to fully leverage Artificial Intelligence. He cautioned that reliance on foreign technologies and fragmented policies could hinder the continent’s AI progress. Speaking at the panel “Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Policy […]

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eSIM: Two billion devices at risk nationwide, NITDA warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a public warning about a newly discovered security flaw in embedded SIM technology, which could expose billions of smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things devices to large-scale cyberattacks. The agency explained that the vulnerability stems from the GSMA TS 48 Generic Test Profile (version 6.0 and […]

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NITDA urges harmonization of government data systems

The National Information Technology Development Agency has emphasized the urgent need to harmonize data systems across government institutions to improve evidence-based planning and governance efficiency. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Co-ordination Committee in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa said fragmented databases remain a major barrier to […]

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NITDA opens applications for GITEX Nigeria 2025 

The National Information Technology Development Agency has launched a call for applications for the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Regional Roadshow—a nationwide initiative designed to discover and promote the next generation of tech innovators across Nigeria. The roadshow will be held across the six geopolitical zones, with events scheduled to take place in Lagos State, Enugu State, […]

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Nigeria’s cybesecurity market to hit $345m by 2029 – NITDA

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kachifu Abdullahi, has projected that Nigeria’s cybersecurity market will reach $345.43 million by 2029, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. Abdullahi made this disclosure during a joint press conference held in Abuja on Monday, organized by NITDA, the Office of the National Security Adviser, […]

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Tech is key to curbing corruption, govt inefficiencies – NITDA

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the importance of technology in combating corruption and driving efficiency in government operations. Abdullahi made this disclosure in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Assistant Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships at NITDA, Dr. Olufemi Adeluyi, during the […]

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NITDA, Jigawa partner to provide digital skills for out-of-school children

The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Jigawa State Government are collaborating to provide Almajiri and out-of-school children with essential digital skills. This initiative was highlighted during a meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board, Abubakar Maje Hamisu. The Jigawa State Government plans […]

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NITDA warns Nigerian website owners of critical WordPress plugin flaw

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a warning to Nigerian website owners regarding a critical security vulnerability in the Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress. This was disclosed by NITDA via its official X account. CVE-2025-0366 is a critical security flaw in the Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to take […]

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NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to drive fintech growth in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with Flutterwave and Alami to advance Nigeria’s digital economy. This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, and Alami’s CEO, Ms. Olu White. The agreement, signed during a meeting between NITDA’s […]

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NITDA unveils whitepaper on online harms protection bill for Nigerians

NITDA, in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, has released a Whitepaper outlining a Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This landmark document aims to tackle the rising challenge of online harms while promoting a secure and inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria. NITDA noted that the Whitepaper stems from the deliberations […]