Nigerian govt debunks alleged cyberattack on education data platform
Federal Ministry of Education Denies Cyberattack on NEMIS
The Federal Ministry of Education has rejected allegations suggesting that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was compromised in a cyberattack. In a statement released on June 16, 2026, the ministry described these claims as inaccurate and misleading.
The ministry’s response followed a publication that indicated potential breaches to the NEMIS education data platform. In the statement, Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations, asserted that the platform has not been hacked or subjected to any cyber threats, emphasizing that the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the data remain secure.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the report is inaccurate and misleading. At no time was the NEMIS platform hacked, breached, or subjected to any cyberattack,” the statement read.
The ministry clarified that a temporary warning message displayed to some users was due to a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate configuration issue at the hosting level. This technical glitch affected secure access but did not involve unauthorized access, data loss, or exposure of sensitive information.
Working with the hosting service provider, the ministry’s technical team quickly resolved the SSL issue, restoring normal operations.
Officials noted that browser security warnings and SSL alerts should not be interpreted as indicative of a cyberattack.
The Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure serves as the federal government’s framework to enhance education data governance and accessibility. The ministry reaffirmed that NEMIS is a vital platform for the collection, management, and utilization of education data. It continues to implement security measures and conduct regular assessments to ensure the platform’s safety.
In conclusion, the ministry urged media organizations and the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could undermine public confidence in government digital platforms, stressing that reports of a compromised NEMIS platform are unfounded.
