The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), working with Mastercard Cybersecurity Solutions and Threatcasting, is inviting senior technology and cybersecurity leaders in Nigeria to an Executive Cybersecurity Workshop. It is part of Digital Nigeria 2026 (the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition) in Abuja.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026, 9:00 a.m. The workshop is three days away, so register now through the official Digital Nigeria portal.
Key Details
- Organisers: NITDA with Mastercard Cybersecurity Solutions and Threatcasting
- Event: Executive Cybersecurity Workshop at Digital Nigeria 2026
- Date and time: Thursday, 12 November 2026, 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja
- Audience: public and private sector executives and technology leaders in Nigeria
- Registration: Digital Nigeria registration portal
About Digital Nigeria 2026
Digital Nigeria 2026 runs from 10 to 12 November 2026 under the theme “Driving Nigeria’s Digital Future: Secure, Intelligent and Inclusive Systems”. The conference focuses on AI at scale, cybersecurity automation and trusted digital identity, and brings together government leaders, regulators, industry and innovators.
Benefits of Attending
- learn from global cybersecurity experts, including Mastercard’s cybersecurity team
- explore future cyber threats through threatcasting, a method for imagining and planning against risks years ahead
- network with CIOs, ICT directors and security leaders from government and business
- bring practical ideas back to strengthen your organisation’s digital security
Eligibility
The workshop is for senior professionals in Nigeria who lead IT, cybersecurity or digital security in their organisations, including:
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- public sector executives
- cybersecurity and technology executives
- Directors of ICT
- IT managers and other technology leaders
It is aimed at executives, not students or beginners. Students and early-career readers can find free training below.
How to Apply
- Go to the official Digital Nigeria website and click Register.
- Complete your registration with your name, organisation and role.
- Look out for confirmation and any workshop-specific instructions.
- Arrive early on 12 November 2026 at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The session starts at 9:00 a.m.
Workshop details are based on the announcement reported by MSME Africa. The official Digital Nigeria site confirms the conference dates and registration, but doesn’t list this session separately. Check the conference agenda or app for updates, and never pay anyone outside the official portal to register.
