NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone back CyFrica 2026 in Lagos

CyFrica 2026 will return to Lagos on 8 October 2026 as Nigeria pushes to secure a fast-growing digital economy facing rising cyber risk. NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone have joined as supporting partners for the summit, which will focus on cyber resilience, data protection and public-private collaboration.

Why it matters: - Nigeria’s digital economy is projected to reach an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026. - Cybersecurity is becoming a core economic and national resilience issue as digital services, data and financial systems expand. - More than 281,500 accounts were reportedly breached in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the scale of the threat. - CyFrica 2026 is designed to connect policymakers, regulators, technology leaders and enterprise decision-makers around practical defenses.

What happened: - CyFrica 2026 will take place on 8 October 2026 at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos. - NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Limited have joined the summit as Supporting Partners. - Tradepass is organizing the event. - The summit will bring together government authorities, regulators, cybersecurity experts, technology innovators and enterprise leaders. - The event will also feature industry participants including Anomali, TRINEXIA, ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform, Heirs Technologies and others. - For more information, visit the summit website.

The details: - The summit agenda will focus on cyber resilience, data protection, emerging technologies and public-private collaboration. - Sessions will address cyber resilience, AI-enabled threats, regulatory compliance and data protection. - Confirmed speakers include Dr. Ayodele Bakare of NITDA, Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji of NDPC, Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola of the African Union Cyber Security Expert Group, Dr. Muktar Bello of the EFCC, Folorunso Aliu of Dangote and Obiora Awogu of MTN MoMoPSB. - The program will include keynote addresses, panel discussions and fireside conversations. - The CyFrica Awards 2026 will close the conference and recognize individuals and organizations contributing to Nigeria’s cybersecurity and data protection landscape. - Winners will be selected across seven categories by a jury of regulatory and industry leaders from across the region. - The awards night will be followed by cocktails and light food for networking.

Between the lines: - The support from NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone gives the summit stronger institutional credibility. - The speaker lineup shows the event is trying to bridge government oversight, enforcement, enterprise risk management and financial-sector practice. - The theme reflects a shift from treating cybersecurity as a technical issue to treating it as part of trust, compliance and growth. - Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji said cybersecurity and data protection must remain at the heart of innovation and public trust as Nigeria accelerates digital transformation. - Obiora Awogu said the focus has moved from whether attacks will happen to how quickly organizations can detect, respond, recover and keep serving customers.

What's next: - CyFrica 2026 will convene in Lagos on 8 October 2026. - Attendees will use the summit to compare strategies, build partnerships and discuss approaches for stronger cyber defenses. - The awards program will highlight emerging leaders and organizations in the sector. - The summit aims to push the conversation from cyber risk toward long-term digital trust and resilience.