- President Tinubu has issued an Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure
The objectives of the Order are to:
- designate certain Information and Communications Technology systems (ICT), networks and infrastructure operating in Nigeria, as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII)
- develop cohesive measures and strategies for the security and of CNII, and ensure their continued operation;
- adopt proactive and holistic approach in the identification, security and protection of CNII;
- reduce to the barest minimum, incidences capable of damaging, disrupting, or interfering with the operation, functionality, or integrity of CNII; and
- ensure the effective functioning of ICT systems, networks, and infrastructure, which are critical to driving national imperatives, economic development, national security and defense, public health and and government operations.
A link to the Presidential Order for the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
