Africa Business News

Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Innovation, science and Technology has set up a Cyber Security Operations Center. The Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, says the Centre was established to identify, monitor and respond to cyber threats against the state’s digital infrastructure in real time. He added that the initiative involves partnerships with leading cybersecurity firms and international organisations. These collaborations will equip the state with cutting-edge technologies and expertise, significantly improving its defences against advanced cyber threats. He mentioned that Lagos has an established cybersecurity council consisting of a team of experts drawn from both the government and the private sector.