The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting a cyberattack on the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS), attributing the alert experienced by users to a technical glitch.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 16th June, 2026, by the Federal Ministry of Education, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry described the publication as inaccurate and misleading.
The Ministry said at no time was the NEMIS platform hacked, breached, or subjected to any cyberattack, adding that the integrity and security of the system remain intact.
It explained that the temporary warning message observed by some users was caused by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate configuration issue at the hosting level, which affected secure access verification on the platform.
According to the statement, the incident was purely technical and did not involve any unauthorised access, data loss, alteration, or exposure of sensitive information.
It added that the Ministry’s technical team, working with the hosting service provider, promptly resolved the issue and restored normal operations.
The Ministry noted that NEMIS remains fully functional and continues to serve as a key digital platform for the collection and management of education data in the country.
It further explained that SSL-related browser warnings do not necessarily indicate a cyberattack, as they can arise from routine configuration or system updates.
The Ministry urged media organisations and members of the public to verify information from official sources before circulating reports that could cause unnecessary concern.
It reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure and protecting data across education platforms under the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure framework.
