From auditing around the computer to governing AI

Daily Trust | 22-08-2026 08:07am |

The article reflects on the role of IT audit pioneers in Nigeria's financial system, particularly after the 1998 banking crisis when 26 banks had their licenses revoked. These pioneers helped address the lack of methodology for auditing computerised systems, which had left banks vulnerable to cybercrime. Their work was crucial in strengthening the sector's security and economic sovereignty.

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