NEMA website hack sparks concern as the agency warns Nigerians against fraudulent content and suspicious online activity

The National Emergency Management Agency on Friday confirmed that its official website had been compromised by suspected hackers, prompting urgent efforts to secure the platform and restore normal operations.

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The agency disclosed the development in a statement posted on its official X handle, warning members of the public to ignore suspicious content and fraudulent requests that may appear on the affected website.

“The National Emergency Management Agency has been alerted to an unauthorized breach of its official website by suspected hackers,” the statement said.

“The Agency is currently taking necessary technical measures to rectify the breach, secure the platform, and restore normal operations.”

The NEMA website hack has heightened concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting government institutions and public digital infrastructure in Nigeria.

The agency urged Nigerians to avoid interacting with unauthorised announcements, misleading information or suspicious financial solicitations linked to the compromised platform.

“In the meantime, the general public is strongly advised to disregard any suspicious content, misleading information, unauthorized announcements, or fraudulent solicitations for money that may appear on the compromised website or be circulated through related channels,” the statement added.

NEMA expressed regret over the disruption caused by the incident and assured the public that decisive steps were being taken to strengthen the security of its online systems.

The latest breach comes weeks after reports emerged alleging that unknown individuals had hijacked sections of the agency’s webpages to publish betting advertisements and promotional materials linked to anti-ageing products.

Checks conducted on Friday reportedly showed that users visiting the agency’s homepage were automatically redirected to betting and gambling-related websites.

Some redirects allegedly led users to platforms such as Stake and 1XBet, both associated with online sports betting and gambling services.

Despite confirming the breach, the National Emergency Management Agency did not disclose whether sensitive user information or internal government data had been compromised during the attack.

Cybersecurity experts have repeatedly warned that weak digital protection systems within public institutions could expose government agencies to exploitation by cybercriminals and online fraud networks.

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The NEMA website hack is expected to intensify calls for stronger cybersecurity frameworks, regular vulnerability audits and improved digital infrastructure across Nigeria’s public sector.