Nigeria Looks to Sovereign Cloud for Cyber, National Security

Nigeria is pursuing a sovereign cloud initiative to bolster its national cybersecurity, economic development, and technological independence. Driven by increasing cyberattacks and a desire to reduce reliance on foreign cloud providers, the country is establishing a Joint Technical Committee to build domestic data centers and cloud services, aiming to control data residency and foster local expertise. However, experts caution that simply achieving data residency is not sufficient and emphasize the need for ongoing technical certification and robust security practices to mitigate evolving cyber threats.