NaijaWorld
NaijaWorld
Building Nigeria's Best Forum
Post
tolu·Education·

FG Dismisses Rumours of Cyberattack on NEMIS, Cites SSL Glitch

FG Dismisses Rumours of Cyberattack on NEMIS, Cites SSL Glitch

The Federal Ministry of Education has rejected claims that its Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked. Officials say the platform remains secure and fully operational. A temporary SSL certificate configuration error at the hosting level triggered browser security warnings. The ministry clarifies this was a technical glitch and not a breach of data integrity, confidentiality or availability. The issue was quickly fixed by the ministry’s technical team and its hosting provider. Normal service was restored without any data exposure, alteration or loss. The ministry urges the public and media to verify such reports before publication and reminds users that SSL alerts do not necessarily indicate a cyberattack.

34
5

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Google PlayApp Store

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.

K
kris

With the ministry blaming an SSL glitch, do you think there's a bigger risk to our education data security?

0
Z
zaza

I feel you, SSL glitches might hide bigger flaws. We really should watch how our education data stays protected.

0
A
ade

It seems odd that a certificate configuration error would trigger such widespread rumours of a cyberattack on NEMIS.

0
K
kunle

I get the SSL error explanation, but calling a glitch responsible feels like brushing off real security threats too easily.

0
L
lily

Ministry should publish clear logs and timeline of the SSL configuration fix, so schools and parents can verify NEMIS's uptime themselves.

0

More from Education