The Lagos State Government has launched a new cybersecurity guide to improve digital safety for businesses, public offices, and residents across the state, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced via X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
The move comes as Lagos continues to grow as Africa’s fastest tech hub, with thousands of companies now operating online. But that growth has also raised the state’s risk of cyber attacks. Recent figures from the National Information Technology Development Agency show Nigeria loses over $500 million, about ₦250 billion, to cybercrime every year. The state government says this makes a stronger, joint approach to digital security urgent.
The new guide is meant to help Lagos keep its “SMART City” status while protecting its systems and people from rising online threats.
Government officials explained that the document is not a strict law but a practical toolkit. It gives small businesses, large companies, and government agencies simple steps to secure their digital assets. The guide also follows key national laws, including the Cybercrime Act 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy 2021. The full guide is available at http://lagosstate.gov.ng/cybersecguide.
The project was led by the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Council under Prof. Fene Osakwe. The government also praised the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Tubosun Alake, for driving the idea to completion.
With this guide, Lagos hopes to build a safer digital space that supports new ideas, attracts investors, and earns public trust. “A cyber-secure Lagos is essential for sustaining our position as one of the most dynamic and globally competitive tech hubs of the 21st century,” the statement from Omotoso read.
The state also promised to update the guide regularly to match new threats and technologies, making cybersecurity a key part of Lagos’ digital future.
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