By Busola Bamidele The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaspersky Global to fortify Nigeria's cybersecurity ecosystem. The agreement was sealed at GITEX Nigeria…  | By Busola Bamidele on September 4, 2025 | By Busola Bamidele The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaspersky Global to fortify Nigeria's cybersecurity ecosystem. The agreement was sealed at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, with NITDA's Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and Kaspersky's Africa General Manager, Chris Norton, representing both parties. Under the pact, Kaspersky will support cybersecurity training programmes, collaborate with NITDA on public awareness initiatives such as the Cybersecurity Alphabet campaign, and engage in joint research to boost digital safety across the country. Read also: The MoU also provides for intelligence sharing on threats targeting citizens, businesses, and national infrastructure, while Kaspersky will offer strategic advisory input to guide NITDA in building frameworks that safeguard critical information systems. This collaboration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's priority of strengthening national security while empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs to thrive in a safer digital economy. Experts say the partnership signals a major milestone in Nigeria's digital resilience journey, combining global expertise with local drive to protect the nation's future. | | | |
