Nigeria Leads Africa in IPv6 Transition to Boost Cybersecurity and Internet Services

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August 21, 2024

Nigeria has announced its latest cybersecurity plan by transitioning from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to the more advanced Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, announced this upgrade in Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture, highlighting that Nigeria is set to become the first African nation to fully embrace IPv6. “By 2050, our goal should be to achieve 100 percent adoption of IPv6,” Dr. Tijani stated.

VIA The Cyber Express


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