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- 25 Feb 2021
5G is Threat to National Security- ONSA
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has expressed concern over the proposed licensing of the fifth generation of wireless communications technology network (5G) in the country, describing…
- 27 Nov 2025
IHS Nigeria Commits to National Security @ the Unveiling of the NCTC Strategic Plan
IHS Nigeria, the country’s leading communications infrastructure provider and a subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group, joined senior government officials, security leaders, members of the diplomatic…
- 6 Feb 2015
FG Launches Three National Security Documents
In a renewed effort at tackling terrorism and cybercrimes, President Goodluck Jonathan on yesterday launched three national security documents. They were tagged National Security Strategy; Counter…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Balance Innovation with National Security with Stronger Drone Regulations
Federal government said it is committed to the implementation of stricter, more organized drone regulations to balance innovation with national security. This came as stakeholders at the 6th…
- 21 Jul 2019
Experts Urge Implementation of National Cyber Security Policy & Strategy
Worried by absence of coordinated approach in the fight against cybercrimes, information and communications technology experts hare seeking the revival of National Cyber security Policy and Strategy…
- 11 Apr 2019
Experts Urge FG to Establish National Cyber Security Centre
Experts, under the auspices of the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) have urged the Federal Government to establish a National Cyber Security Centre, saying it will ostensibly…
- 7 Aug 2018
NLC Accuses NCC, MTN of Undermining National Security
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of aiding telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria to disobey extant Nigerian laws and international Labour…
- 13 Jul 2010
National Security: FG to Begin Bugging of Phones
Federal government plans to introduce lawful interception (LI), a legally sanctioned official access to private communications, such as telephone calls or e-mail messages in a bid to enhance national…
- 9 Jan 2016
Indian Firm Takes over NIS Job, Hijacks Sensitive National Security Project
Continental Transfer Technique Limited (CONTEC), an Indian firm, has hijacked a sensitive national security project – the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card – which was supposed to…
- 23 Jul 2017
Pre-Registered SIM Cards Criminal, Threat to National Security – IGP
Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, Inspector General of Police, has described the sale and use of pre-registered SIM card as a severe threat to security sector and governance. He stated this, at the one-day…
- 15 Apr 2018
Concerns over Implementation of National Cyber Security Standard
Cybersecurity experts have expressed concerns over delays in the implementation of national cyber security standard already adopted by the country, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek has learnt. This…
- 10 Jun 2018
Worries as MDAs, Others Shun ONSA Cyber Security Infrastructure
Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) has expressed concerns over lack of interest by government agencies and private organizations to use its robust cyber security infrastructure for monitoring…
- 14 Sept 2021
FG Moves to Implement National Cybersecurity Policy
The federal government has begun moves to implement the new National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2021. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) announced plans for the…
- 3 Jun 2025
Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity, Launches National Cleanup Plan
Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to…
- 4 Jun 2014
Presidency Mulls 1st National Cybersecurity Forum Nigeria
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in the Presidency will host a National Cybersecurity Forum from June 18 to 19 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. Nigeria…
- 19 Jul 2016
CECAD Proposes October as Nigerian National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
A media stakeholder group has called on the federal government, through the office of the National Security Adviser to adopt October as the Nigerian National Cybersecurity Awareness month as being…
- 17 May 2024
Crypto Exchanges Begin Delisting Naira from P2P Platforms- SEC
Crypto exchanges have commenced delisting of the Naira from Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading platforms, following directives of the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Securities and Exchange…
- 1 Sept 2024
NCC Uncovers Thousands of Illegally Linked SIM Cards ahead of NIN-SIM Deadline
Recent investigations by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),…
- 1 Feb 2019
ONSA Refutes Plan to Shut Down Internet Access
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has denied alleged plan to shut down internet access during the upcoming general elections. ONSA was reacting to Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, who…
- 21 Feb 2019
NCC, ONSA to Address Security Concerns from Fake Phones
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other government agencies, set up committees to combat the recurrent cycle of…
- 20 Jul 2026
Nigeria, United Kingdom Share Outcome of their Fourth Security and Defence Dialogue
Nigeria and The United Kingdom held the fourth Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, recently. The dialogue, an important…
- 5 Nov 2017
FG Clamps Down on Online Newspapers, Others
Federal government has begun secret moves that will see a number of online newspapers, blogs and websites perceived to constitute “threat to national security” permanently shut dow, according to the…
- 31 Jan 2022
Nigeria-UK Holds Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in London
The UK and Nigeria are holding the first meeting of the Nigeria-UK Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in London this week. Sir Stephen Lovegrove, UK National Security Adviser, and Major…
- 3 Nov 2021
ONSA Engages Telecom Stakeholders on Cybersecurity
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), engaged the stakeholders in the Telecommunication sector to discuss the implementation of Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS)…
- 13 May 2019
NCC Partners Security Agencies, NSA, Others to Combat Cybercrimes
The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, said that it was partnering security agencies, the National security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno, and others towards combating the menace of…
- 27 Jul 2018
NCC Collaborates with NSA to Stop Call Masking
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC says it is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA to address the issue of call masking. Speaking at the Consumer Conversation…
- 11 Dec 2015
$2Bn Arms Deal: Ex-Director Delivered $47m in 11 Suitcases to Dasuki
Further details have emerged on how huge cash estimated at $2billion meant for arms purchase was allegedly diverted by key government officials and politicians during the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan…
- 15 Oct 2015
FG Accuses Dasuki, Former NSA of Staging Coup against Buhari
Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, has revealed that Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, staged a “coup d’etat” against President Muhammadu…
- 28 Oct 2016
NCC to Establish Computer Security Response Teams for Telecoms
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed plans to set up Computer Security Incidence Response Teams (CSIRT) exclusively for the telecommunications sector. The Commission which also…
- 3 Nov 2020
FG Waxes Worriedly over Rising Cyber-Terrorism
Cyber-terrorism- the use of computer network tools to shut down critical national infrastructures (such as energy, transportation, government operations) or to coerce or intimidate a government or…