Establishing a Nigerian Centralized Cybersecurity Enforcement Agency: An Evaluation of Governance and Capacity Building

Rasaq, Aminu Ola; Adenomon, Monday O.; Chaku, Emmanuel S.; Ibrahim, Usman

doi:10.22059/jcss.2025.397487.1173

Establishing a Nigerian Centralized Cybersecurity Enforcement Agency: An Evaluation of Governance and Capacity Building

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Document Type : Original article

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Centre for Cyberspace Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.

10.22059/jcss.2025.397487.1173

Abstract

Background: As Nigeria continues to experience rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity threats have become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating robust institutional frameworks for effective enforcement.
Aims: The Objective of this study is to evaluate Nigeria’s current cybersecurity enforcement landscape and analyze the potential benefits of establishing a centralized enforcement agency.
Methodology: Mixed methods are used: Quantitative surveys (600 respondents) and qualitative interviews (20 experts). Data analyzed via SPSS and thematic analysis is also employed.
Findings: Key findings include gaps in coordination, low policy awareness, fragmented institutional structure, international models favor centralization.
Conclusion: Nigeria’s fragmented cybersecurity governance structure hampers effective policy implementation, incident response, and capacity building. Recommendations include Legal reforms, capacity expansion, policy articulation, inter-agency coordination, international collaboration.

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Main Subjects

computer science & technology

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