UK-Nigeria Cybersecurity Inward Trade Mission 2025

The UK – Nigeria Cybersecurity Inward Trade Mission is supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade. It is a strategic initiative designed to facilitate B2B and B2G trade between business in the UK and Nigerian markets.

The Mission comes as a strategic response to the various cyber-related and broader security issues that Nigeria has faced in recent past and is designed to capitalize on the UK’s leading position in cybersecurity by forging strong trade relations with key international markets.

Nigeria’s vibrant digital ecosystem, fueled by over 100 million internet users and a rapidly growing tech sector, positions it as a leader in Africa’s digital economy. However, its significant digital footprint also exposes it to cyber threats, with the country ranking seventh globally for mobile malware attacks in 2023 and 86% of organizations reporting public cloud cyber-attacks in 2019, the second highest globally. These challenges underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity infrastructure and capacity building. With its large market size and increasing adoption of digital technologies across sectors, Nigeria presents immense opportunities for providers of cybersecurity solutions, critical infrastructure, and policy development support to ensure resilience, growth, and sustainability in its digital economy.

The Mission, informed by a November 2024 Cybersecurity Roundtable conducted to assess market needs and gain insights into the sector’s outlook, will feature curated networking sessions and one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s largest economic hubs, Lagos and Abuja. Lagos will emphasize B2B engagements with the private sector, while Abuja will focus on fostering B2G connections with public sector institutions.

The Mission, implemented by Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX), National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), aims to establish and strengthen trade relations between the UK and Nigeria, focusing on cybersecurity solutions that address Nigeria’s unique challenges.

What this means for UK businesses?

This is a unique opportunity for UK businesses to showcase their leadership in Cybersecurity solutions, products, and services to gain partnership from a promising Nigerian market and foster lasting business collaborations.

The UK-Nigeria Cybersecurity Inward Trade Mission is strategically designed to address Nigeria’s evolving cyber and digital security challenges while capitalizing on the UK’s global expertise.

Registration

To join the UK-Nigeria Cybersecurity Trade Mission scheduled from 3-6 March 2025, please register here.

For travel advisory about Nigeria, kindly visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-traveladvice/nigeria.

Please note that there are multiple airlines that offer direct flights to Nigeria. The nearest airports to the event venue are Abuja and Lagos.

For questions, contact Morayo Adekunle at [email protected]

Pricing

Participating in the Inward Trade Mission is free, but delegates will need to bear the full cost of their travel, feeding and accommodation to and whilst in Nigeria. We have, however, negotiated rates with certain hotels should you wish to use them.