Experts urge stronger digital safeguards as cyber threats surge in Nigeria
Nigeria’s top software testing professionals have raised alarms about the country’s increasing digital vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for higher standards and disciplined testing. At the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigeria Software Testers in Lagos, leaders warned that quality assurance is now a national concern impacting every sector. Demola Adesina and other speakers stressed that digital trust is crucial for Nigeria’s future competitiveness. The event, held in June 2025, also spotlighted local innovation and the growing role of AI in software testing.
TLDR
- Demola Adesina, ANST President, called for software quality to be treated as a national priority, warning that digital trust underpins safety and competitiveness.
- Oladipo Olasemo revealed Nigeria lost N53.4bn to cybercrime in 2024, with cyberattacks up 1,047% this year; losses could top N2tn by 2026 if nothing changes.
- Industry leaders blamed underinvestment, weak regulation, and complacency for rising risks, urging organisations to prioritise real security over mere compliance.
- The conference highlighted AI’s growing impact on testing, with calls for testers to upskill and embrace new technologies for faster, safer innovation.
- Local solutions like Rova AI and TimeToTest were showcased, and 50 training scholarships were awarded to support the next generation of testers.
