Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen Nigeria’s defences against rising cyber threats.
The agreement, signed at the GITEX Nigeria 2025 conference, will see both organisations collaborate on information sharing, training, public awareness, and the protection of critical infrastructure, the cybersecurity company says on Thursday in a press statement made available to Technology Times.
Under the partnership, Kaspersky and NITDA will exchange technical information, threat intelligence, and data feeds on cyberattacks targeting individuals, businesses, and government institutions in Nigeria. Kaspersky will also provide advisory input to support NITDA’s work in developing cybersecurity frameworks and standards for critical national infrastructure.
The deal includes joint initiatives to improve public awareness of online safety. Within NITDA’s ongoing digital literacy programmes, both organisations plan to engage parents and children using tools such as Kaspersky’s Cybersecurity Alphabet, designed to teach basic IT hygiene and security principles in an accessible format.
Chris Norton, General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Kaspersky, says the partnership underscores the need for public–private cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s cybersecurity challenges.
“Robust cybersecurity,” Norton says, “is the foundation for digital development, and it demands a deep and continuous partnership between public authorities and private companies. We highly value this cooperation with NITDA as an important step in making rapid digitalisation in the country safe for everyone.”
The MoU reflects NITDA’s mandate to develop and regulate Nigeria’s information technology ecosystem, while Kaspersky continues to expand its footprint as a global cybersecurity provider with partnerships spanning INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, and local regulators worldwide.
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