The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Kaspersky, a leading global cybersecurity firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience and protect its critical digital infrastructure.
The agreement was signed by the NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, and Kaspersky’s General Manager for Africa, Chris Norton, at the sidelines of the 3-Day GITEX Nigeria 2025 event which was rounded off today in Lagos.
Under the terms of the deal, Kaspersky will support NITDA in training programmes to build local cyber capacity and collaborate on public awareness campaigns, including the Cybersecurity Alphabet initiative, and engage in joint research and analysis to improve cybersecurity literacy in the country and globally.
In addition, the MoU allows the partners to share intelligence on cyber threats targeting Nigerians citizens, government systems, and digital infrastructure.
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According to the MoU, Kaspersky will further provide strategic advisory information to guide NITDA in developing frameworks and standards for safeguarding the nation’s information assets aligning with the Federal Government’s priority of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity.
Commenting on the pact signing, the NITDA boss described the partnership as a milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
He said: “This collaboration combines global expertise with our national drive to secure the country’s digital future.”
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Kaspersky’s General Manager for Africa, Chris Norton (left) and the NITDA’s Director-General, Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, signing the Cybersecurity Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) while others watch during the 3-Day GITEX Nigeria 2025 event rounded off today in Lagos
