The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that its newly redesigned official website has been hacked.
This announcement was made in a brief statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday.
The NBS disclosed the incident and assured the public that efforts are underway to recover the website. It urged the public to disregard any messages or reports posted until the full recovery of its website.
The statement on X read: “This is to inform the public that the NBS website has been hacked, and we are working to recover it. Please disregard any message or report posted until the website is fully restored.”
The hacking of the NBS website occurred barely two weeks after the Bureau unveiled its redesigned platform.
This incident raises concerns about the potential misuse of official data and the integrity of vital national statistics during the recovery period.
The NBS, a critical government agency responsible for collecting and disseminating statistical data on Nigeria’s economy, governance, and development, plays a pivotal role in informing public policy and decision-making processes.
The cyberattack highlights the increasing vulnerability of government institutions to digital threats.
