Emmanuel OchayiThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that its official website has been hacked. The organisation disclosed this in a public notice on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, urging Nigerians to disregard any messages or reports published on the site until it is fully restored.
The statement from NBS reads: “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. Thank you.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe announcement follows the recent release of sensitive security-related statistics by the NBS, raising suspicions among Nigerians about a possible link between the two events.
Public Reactions To The NBS Website Hack
The hacking of the NBS website has sparked diverse reactions from Nigerians, especially on social media. Many users have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express their thoughts on the incident, with some questioning the credibility of the hacking claim.
One user, Mr. Arinze (@iam_arinzona), posted, “I know the hacking story is a hoax. They posted what is not meant to be posted to the public.” This statement reflects growing doubts from some Nigerians who believe the hacking may have been staged to suppress certain information.
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Mazi Uche Okeụdọ (@anasuachara) added, “They received a call from above. And the music changed.” His post insinuates that higher authorities might have influenced the sudden “hacking” of the NBS website.
Another user, Ben Samuel (@flourish007), criticised the incident, saying, “This government and TRUTH are enemies, really. This is laughable.” His comment suggests mistrust of the government’s handling of the situation.
Concerns Over Data Security at NBS
Some Nigerians raised concerns about the security of data under NBS’s control. Diwakar Aggarwal (@Vanik_putra) remarked, “If they can’t keep the states of their own web, then how are they going to keep the public data securely? Utterly nonsense.” This reaction highlights the growing fear that if the NBS website can be hacked, then the security of sensitive public data might also be at risk.
Another user, John Thomas (@markharon_gibbs), alleged political motives behind the hacking, stating, “APC boys at work. Everything is always penetrating.” Such comments reflect the politicisation of the event, with some blaming political actors for the incident.
NBS Assures Public Of Ongoing Recovery Efforts
While public doubts continue to mount, the NBS has reassured Nigerians that efforts are being made to restore its website. The organisation has not provided a specific timeline for when normal operations will resume. However, Nigerians are urging the NBS to be transparent in its approach, with many asking for a detailed explanation of how the breach occurred.
The hacking of the NBS website has sparked broader conversations about the security of government platforms and the protection of public data. Many believe the incident reveals weaknesses in Nigeria’s cybersecurity infrastructure, calling for stricter measures to prevent future occurrences.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
