The federal government says a total of three million,eight hundred and thirty four thousand, two hundred and forty four cyber attacks were recorded during the Governorship and State Assembly elections.
In a statement by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami, the attacks which was a reduction from what was recorded during the presidential and National Assembly Elections occurred between Friday March 17 to Monday March 20, 2023.
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He however expressed confidence that recommendations from the committee for the protection of Nigerian cyberspace and ICT infrastructure will ensure surveillance and monitoring of the nation’s cyberspace from possible attacks.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)