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India’s Outsourcing Income Exceeds Nigeria’s Oil Revenue-NAITEOC
The Nigeria Association of Information Technology Enabled Outsourcing Companies (NAITEOC) has said that Nigeria’s annual oil revenue is far below income raked in by India through outsourcing.
Nigeria CommunicationsWeek checks indicate that as of 2012, around 2.8 million people work in outsourcing sector in India with annual revenue around $11 billion, around 1% of GDP. Around 2.5 million people graduate in India every year.
Dr. Daura Ashiru, director, Software Outsourcing, National Information Technology Development Agency (Nitda) said that NAITEOC was established to reverse the trend.
According to him, Nigeria by the virtue of her diverse language and position in Africa can be a big hub for outsourcing in West Africa region and the continent at large.
“In the current trend, globally, Nigeria by the virtue of our languages and position in Nigeria we can be a big hub for outsourcing in West Africa region and Africa in general. The establishment of this is a step towards ensuring this.
“The market is big, the opportunities are there and the future is bright. Though one cannot ascribe the amount accruable from the sub-sector but we are talking about billions of naira. For instance, India makes more money in this area than what Nigeria makes in oil. So, you can imagine what we the sector holds. And we are more advantageous than India in this area,” Ashiru said.
He added that NITDA will work closely with the Association towards ensuring that the business processing outsourcing (BPO) market is leveraged to generate employment in Nigeria, among other largesse
“To a layman, BPO is a process whereby you outsource some business processes which are not primary to your operations. There are two types: local and international. On local front or the onshore, ministries and companies outsource certain functions; for instance, a wine brewing company may not necessarily establish factory to produce bottles, they can outsource that function. On the offshore scale or international ground, a company like MTN with headquarters in South Africa can deploy Nigerians to their help desks in such a way that when people call Nigerians will be the ones to attained to them in Lagos, not in Johannesburg.
“That is the market we are looking forward to establishing. The onshore outsourcing will reduce unnecessary spending in government quarters. It will bring investment from outside.
Although people are usually laid off when companies outsource their operations but more businesses are established to absorb them, especially those that have ungraded their knowledge in the needed areas. Invariably, there will be more employment,” he said.
He disclosed that Federal Government has mapped out N20 million for NAITEOC’s as a take-off grant.
Ashiru, said the IT outsourcing is gradually enlarging and there is need for the sector to be well governed through an umbrella body so as to open doors for job creation, source of revenue for Nigeria and improved performance.
He said outsourcing of IT products and services is a big market in which only partnership between government and private sector could really exploit the opportunities.
The Director explained that the agency’s aim of formulating the umbrella body was to effectively facilitate advocacy efforts at advancing the development of outsourcing business in the country, utilise resources meant for outsourcing in the national policy and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the outsourcing sector and to have an identity that interfaces with government and play effectively at
Also speaking, Chris Uwaje, president, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) stressed that outsourcing is a strategy to multiplying the resources in the IT sector, especially among the youths. “When you look at the youths who are the 63% of our population, when you do outsourcing, you are really diffusing the resources into many areas, just because those youths must have a voice.
“We have a large of opportunities that we can cease. Outsourcing is a great venture for the knowledge economy. Lagos State for example has close to 19 million people should have at least 10 outsourcing outputs. Lekki should be an outsourcing zone and Ikeja can be made an outsourcing corridor. A section of Otigba market can be turned into an IT outsourcing enabled Institute, so that people can be trained on the norms and standards on what outsourcing should be. Perhaps, outsourcing for our banking industry holds a huge venture.
“Our banks are opening branches in West Africa and they are moving to East Africa and London; they should be able to establish the service that will enable good delivery over there from home. That is why you found Obama saying that those who are moving to other countries can even start from their homes. So, it is a job enabler,” he said.
Uwaje, however bemoaned that the sub-sector, like every business in Nigeria is challenged by infrastructural deficit.
“Outsourcing is really facility management. It is core layer of skills; how do you manage the broadband connectivity, the security, the intellectual property. We should not forget that outsourcing controls the intellectual property that resides within that environment; how do you manage it against theft from the internet servers? However, you do not run away from challenges, but you tackle them head-on. There are also challenges of opportunities, because you will not start outsourcing until there is power. That will be a misnomer. It is a knowledge economy and we must be in there, especially now we have 110 million mobile phone carriers. We are in mobile economy and have to be deep in outsourcing. There are various businesses coming from all over the world looking for outsourcing that will help them move on,” he noted.
Africa’s leading technology distributor Powerhouse, TD Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cybersecurity awareness and digital resilience by sponsoring the 3rd Annual Secure 360 Summit Nigeria 2026, hosted by global cybersecurity leader Check Point Software Technologies, as Gold Sponsor.
Chioma Chimere, Coordinating Managing Director, TD Africa
This year’s summit was held in Abuja and Lagos, bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
Now in its third edition, the Secure 360 Summit has evolved into one of Nigeria’s premier cybersecurity forums, bringing together Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT Directors, and senior technology leaders from the financial services, telecommunications, enterprise, energy, and public sectors to address today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
Speaking on the significance of the summit, Kingsley Oseghale, Country Manager, Check Point Nigeria, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration in tackling emerging cyber risks. “Cybersecurity has become a business priority rather than just an IT concern.
“Through the Secure 360 Summit, we continue to provide a platform for industry leaders to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships, and explore innovative approaches to securing today’s digital economy.
“We are pleased to have TD Africa as a valued partner in driving cybersecurity awareness across Nigeria.”
In her remarks, Chioma Chimere, Coordinating Managing Director, TD Africa, applauded Check Point for creating a platform that addresses one of the most critical challenges facing businesses and individuals. “Cybersecurity is everyone’s business. We owe it to ourselves, our organisations, and our communities to remain security-conscious in an increasingly connected world.
“At TD Africa, innovation drives everything we do, and innovation can only thrive in a secure environment.
“This is why we are proud to support initiatives like the Secure 360 Summit that promote knowledge sharing and strengthen our collective cyber resilience.”
The summit featured expert-led sessions on emerging cyber threats, artificial intelligence, cloud security, ransomware, and strategies for building resilient digital infrastructures, equipping participants with practical insights to navigate today’s cybersecurity landscape.
Through its continued partnership with global technology leaders like Check Point, TD Africa remains committed to empowering businesses across Africa with world-class cybersecurity solutions, fostering industry collaboration, and driving the continent’s secure digital transformation.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that every Nigerian is enrolled in the national identity database before the end of 2026, according to Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general and chief executive officer of the agency.
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general and chief executive officer, NIMC
Coker-Odusote, who appeared on Channels Television, said the directive forms part of the federal government’s efforts to establish a comprehensive national identity system capable of supporting effective governance, planning, and service delivery.
“The President has given us till the end of this year to make sure that we capture every single Nigerian,” she said.
According to her, NIMC is working with partners under the World Bank-supported Identification for Development (ID4D) project to accelerate nationwide enrolment.
“What we have done is we have partnered through the World Bank ID4D project with front-end partners. They are part of the digital identity ecosystem. These are private citizens that we’ve enabled and given jobs to enrol citizens on our behalf,” she explained.
She stressed that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains a unique identifier, ensuring that every individual is registered only once.
“That’s why it’s called a unique identifier, so that you’re only enrolled once,” the NIMC DG added.
Coker-Odusote said Nigeria’s actual population remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from 200 million to 250 million, making a comprehensive identity database essential for national planning.
“It is estimated that we’re 200 million. When we’re done enrolling, we will then know the actual numbers that we have. Some estimates say 230 million, while a few people say 250 million.
“Your identity is basically the foundation for effective governance and service delivery. How can you plan if you don’t know the total number of persons that you have? We have been mandated by Mr President to go down to the community levels to enrol every single Nigerian”, she said.
Responding to concerns about whether an individual could obtain multiple identities by registering in different locations or under different names, the NIMC boss said the commission’s biometric verification system prevents such occurrences.
She explained that while the previous system could accept duplicate enrolments before detecting them later, the current process automatically identifies and invalidates multiple registrations.
“The legacy system had no way of verifying at the front end whether you had already been captured. Once the record comes into the system, it flags it as a duplicate or that the person already exists in the database.
“You would only have one identity generated for you. The other record goes into a deduplication bucket where it is invalidated,” she said.
The NIMC DG added that biometric verification, including fingerprints and facial recognition, makes it virtually impossible for one person to maintain multiple identities.
“Absolutely. One of the things that this Act has done is to cement our role in capturing biometrics. Private and public sector organisations will no longer capture biometrics independently. They will validate identities through API integration with NIMC.
“The telcos are already doing that with us. If you need a SIM card, they capture your facial biometrics, which are matched against our database in real time to confirm that you are who you claim to be. We’re using biometric validation to tighten security around identity confirmation,” she said.
The remarks come weeks after Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law on June 26, repealing the 2007 legislation.
The new law reinforces the “One Person, One Identity” policy by making the NIN the country’s foundational identity credential for accessing government and essential private services, including banking, passport applications, tax administration, pensions, land transactions, and consumer credit.
It also introduces stiffer penalties for identity theft, multiple registrations and unauthorised access to personal identity data, while strengthening data privacy protections and granting NIMC wider powers to investigate identity-related offences.
Cybersecurity and privacy experts are raising concerns around the growing trend of sports fans using generative AI to create World Cup-related images, mock-ups, predictions and social media content.
Whilst offering new ways for supporters to engage with major sporting events, these tools also introduce risks that many users may underestimate. In light of this, Kaspersky has shared the key risks fans should keep in mind when using generative AI tools, so they can continue enjoying the championship with peace of mind.
When fan AI goes rogue. A growing number of AI tools are being used to create World Cup-themed visuals, avatars, memes and other fan content. While these services may seem creative and harmless, not all of them come from trusted providers.
Many are launched quickly to capitalise on interest around major events, increasing the likelihood that users will interact with platforms that offer limited transparency around data handling, lack adequate privacy and security measures, or might even be designed with malicious intent.
Personal data at stake. To create customised World Cup content, users are often asked to upload selfies, sign up with an email address, connect social media accounts or share other personal information. In doing so, they may reveal more information than necessary without fully understanding how that data will be stored, used, or potentially exposed.
“AI-driven fan content may seem harmless, but one of the key privacy risks is that users are often encouraged to share far more personal information than necessary. A simple request to generate a themed avatar can involve the collection of photos, contact details, account data and behavioural insights – information that may later be insufficiently protected.
“Because major global events often create an ideal environment for opportunistic actors, fans should take a closer look at how these tools manage personal data before engaging with them,” says Anna Larkina, web content analysis and privacy expert at Kaspersky.
When fan content becomes a scam. AI-generated World Cup content in some cases can also be used to support fraud. Cybercriminals may use convincing mock-ups, fake giveaways, or official-looking fan pages to attract attention and build trust. Once users engage, they may be redirected to phishing sites, fake stores, fraudulent offers, or betting-related scams. Generative AI makes these campaigns easier to produce, more persuasive and far easier to scale.
The myth of AI predictions. Another area that deserves caution is AI-powered match prediction. However advanced or data-driven these tools may appear, AI cannot reliably predict inherently uncertain sporting outcomes. When used to promote betting, paid subscriptions or “insider communities”, such services can create a false sense of confidence and encourage risky decisions.
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