Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but new cyber threats are emerging just as quickly. This 2026 outlook explains how AI-driven cybercrime, digital identity abuse, and ransomware could affect national security, elections, and critical infrastructure across the continent.

President Trump’s authorization of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria signals a turning point in how Nigeria’s security challenge is viewed globally. This article explains what the strike means for counterterrorism policy, intelligence operations, and the growing role of cyber and digital strategy in preventing extremist violence.

Marwa Named 2025 OSRS Security Leader of the Year as Nigeria Rethinks Trust, Reform, and Results explains why Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa emerged as Nigeria’s top security leader in 2025. Using an AI-assisted, evidence-based assessment, OSRS highlights how results, integrity, and public trust now define effective security leadership.

Australia’s move to restrict children’s access to unsafe social media marks a turning point in digital policy. Platforms like Roblox show how age assurance, restricted communication, and content controls can keep children safe by design. This article explains how these safeguards work, why they matter, and what they mean for policymakers, parents, and technology leaders.

As 2025 concludes, OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC extends sincere appreciation to our global clients, partners, and readers for their trust and collaboration. Anchored in cybersecurity, physical security, and AI consulting, OSRS remains a trusted bridge between technology and policy. We look ahead to 2026 with renewed commitment to advanced strategic insight, resilient security solutions, and principled leadership.

In today’s digital world, businesses face increasing threats from cyber attacks. These attacks can cause severe financial losses, damage reputations, and disrupt operations. To protect themselves, companies need expert guidance. This is where cybersecurity expert consulting plays a vital role. It helps organizations identify risks, strengthen defenses, and respond effectively to incidents. Why Cybersecurity Expert Consulting Matters Cybersecurity expert consulting provides sp

In today’s digital world, businesses face increasing threats from cyber attacks. These attacks can cause severe financial losses, damage reputations, and disrupt operations. To protect themselves, companies need expert guidance. This is where cybersecurity expert consulting plays a vital role. It helps organizations identify risks, strengthen defenses, and respond effectively to incidents. Why Cybersecurity Expert Consulting Matters Cybersecurity expert consulting provides sp

Nigeria’s expanded terrorism designations reflect a preventive counterterrorism strategy focused on material support. This article explains how targeting financiers, facilitators, and enablers can disrupt violence before attacks occur, and why governance and due process determine success.

Artificial intelligence now shapes how information spreads, how people react, and how trust is formed. This beginner-friendly analysis explains rage bait, AI slop, parasocial influence, and why AI media manipulation matters for cybersecurity, intelligence, policy, and public trust in 2025.

On December 11, 2025, Nigeria took a decisive step toward strengthening its digital defenses with the official presentation of the Nigeria Cybercrime Assessment. Led by UNODC Nigeria and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s INL, the assessment evaluates how Nigerian institutions investigate and prosecute cybercrime. Its findings highlight shared risks, shared responsibilities, and a shared future for Nigeria and its international partners.

Nigeria’s tax cooperation with France has raised questions about data privacy and sovereignty. This article explains the FIRS–France MoU, highlights the leadership role of the FIRS Chairman, and shows why France’s strict EU data protection regime matters for Nigerian citizens.

Drones have moved from hobby devices to tools of power. China uses them to strengthen domestic governance, Ukraine and Russia deploy them to reshape warfare, and Africa faces a critical opportunity to use drones to address insecurity. This article explains how drones now define control of the sky and what Nigeria must do next.

President Trump’s new AI Executive Order challenges state AI laws and signals a push toward a national AI framework. While it does not immediately block state regulation, it reshapes enforcement, funding, and policy debates. This article explains what the Order means for students, professionals, policymakers, and institutions navigating the future of AI governance.

New state, city, and federal policies are reshaping how police use artificial intelligence in daily operations. From facial recognition rules to new ideas for generative-AI report disclosures, the U.S. is moving toward clearer standards and stronger safeguards. This article explains these changes in simple terms for students, researchers, professionals, and policymakers.

Nigeria faces a silent crisis as disappearances rise and victims of violent incidents are found with suspicious post-incident patterns. Emerging evidence, whistleblower accounts, and reports from conflict zones suggest a hidden network exploiting weak security systems. This issue demands national attention, forensic review, and coordinated action.

Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is not about numbers but leadership, integrity, and reform. Insider sabotage, political interference, and poor doctrine weaken the military from within. This OSRS analysis explains why true Nigerian security reform must begin with rebuilding trust, accountability, and strategic leadership.

Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are merging into the most important hybrid skill set in modern security. AI strengthens threat detection while cybersecurity protects AI systems from manipulation. This article introduces core subjects and explains why students, analysts, policymakers, and professionals must build these skills now.

OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC extends warm Thanksgiving wishes and appreciation to all clients and partners for their trust, support, and commitment to a safer digital world.

President Trump’s new AI Executive Order launches the Genesis Mission, a sweeping national effort to unify Big Tech, universities, and federal agencies. This article explains what the order means for intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security, and how OSRS can help organizations prepare for the future of AI.

At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa, Dr. Sunday Oludare Ogunlana addressed the silent digital threat hidden behind every “I Agree” button. Using humor and hard truths, he highlighted how vague terms of service can exploit users and called for stronger enforcement of Africa’s data protection laws.