The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately review and strengthen their cybersecurity systems following concerns affecting aspects of the Corporate Affairs Commission’s digital infrastructure.
In a coordinated response, the National Information Technology Development Agency and the Corporate Affairs Commission confirmed that response and assurance measures have been activated in line with national cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard critical government systems and maintain service stability.
The development has triggered a broader directive across the public sector, with NITDA instructing MDAs to reinforce their cybersecurity architecture in compliance with the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy.
According to the agency, all MDAs are required to carry out comprehensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities within their systems and implement immediate remediation measures.
The directive also calls for tighter access controls, stronger data protection mechanisms and reliable backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure operational continuity.
In addition, agencies have been asked to improve system monitoring capabilities to detect suspicious activities early and respond more effectively to potential threats.
Functional incident response frameworks must also be in place, with prompt reporting of any breaches to enable coordinated intervention across government platforms.
The move reflects growing concern over the increasing exposure of public sector systems as digital services expand across institutions.
While no full system compromise has been publicly confirmed, officials say the measures are necessary to prevent escalation and strengthen overall resilience.
Detailed cybersecurity guidelines have already been issued to MDAs for implementation as part of ongoing efforts to improve the security posture of government digital infrastructure.
NITDA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government institutions in safeguarding national digital assets, noting that the protection of public systems is central to maintaining trust and ensuring the continuity of essential services.
