Nigerian govt to invest more in technology, intelligence to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase investments in technology and intelligence gathering as part of a broader strategy to address national security challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the administration is prioritizing these sectors to enhance the effectiveness of the country's security apparatus.

In defense of the current administration's security record, Idris noted that President Bola Tinubu has already taken steps to strengthen the operational capabilities of the armed forces and various intelligence services. These measures are intended to bolster the capacity of security agencies to respond to ongoing threats across the nation.