AI-Driven Digitalization Raises Cybersecurity Concerns for African Ports
2026-10-21 | NGA | hazard | economic, safety
Our take
Ports are going digital and their chief would like the security to arrive on the same ship.
The facts
Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, head of the Nigerian Ports Authority and PMAWCA, warned that increased use of AI in African port operations heightens cyberattack risks, potentially disrupting trade and economic stability. He called for stronger cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, and unified digital standards to mitigate these AI-related threats.