Event Archive
CyberStarter Nexus 2026
July 17–18, 2026 · New SICT LT, Federal University of Technology Minna — Gidan Kwano Campus, Niger State
- Attendees
- Attendees
- Speakers & Panelists
- Speakers & Panelists
- Bootcamp Participants
- Bootcamp Participants
- In CTF Prizes
- In CTF Prizes
- Reach
- Reach
Full Session Recording
The Lineup
SPEAKERAPI SECURITY & SUPPLY CHAIN
Faruq Sokunbi Olamide
CEO & CTO
Ednux Technologies
PANELISTPANEL
Idowu David Ayooluwa
Senior Penetration Tester
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SPEAKERHACK LIKE A RAT
Wesley Thijs
CEO
The XSS Rat
SPEAKERFROM CURIOSITY TO CAREER
Justin Forbes
Former CISA Employee
CISA
CYBERSECURITY AS GOVT PRIORITY
Abubakar D Mohammed
Director, Cybersecurity & Data Protection
NSITDEA, Niger State
AI IS CHANGING EVERY TECH CAREER
Esther Makinde
Keynote · Day 1
SPEAKERTHE CYBER HUSTLE
Ridwan Adebayo
Security Engineer
SPEAKERFROM IT OPS TO CYBER DEFENSE
Abubakar Isah Ogirima
Cybersecurity Specialist
Session Schedule
Full Programme · July 17–18, 2026 · New SICT LT, FUT Minna
Registration and Welcome
Opening Ceremony
HOD Speech
Dr. Noel M.D
Convener's Address
Abdulsamad Babangida
AI is Changing Every Tech Career
Esther Makinde
Q&A + Quick Game
From IT Operations to Cyber Defense
Abubakar Isah Ogirima
Q&A + Quick Game
The Cyber Hustle
Ridwan Adebayo
Q&A + Quick Game
Sponsor Speaking Slots
2 × 7 mins
Jumat Break
Welcome Back + Energy Opener
From Curiosity to Career
Justin Forbes (Virtual)
Q&A
Panel Session
Registration and Welcome
Opening Remarks
Staff Adviser Speech
Engr. Dr. Isah A.O
Convener's Address
Abdulsamad Babangida
Picking a Path in Cybersecurity
Idowu David Ayooluwa
Q&A + Quick Game
API Security & Supply Chain
Faruq Sokunbi Olamide
Q&A + Quick Game
Sponsor Speaking Slots
2 × 7 mins
Short Break
Why Cybersecurity is a Government Priority
Abubakar D Mohammed — NSITDEA
Q&A
Hack Like a Rat
Wesley Thijs (Virtual)
Q&A + Quick Game
Round Table Discussion
Live Demo
Small Group Sessions with Speakers
Mini CTF
Awards and Closing Ceremony
Networking and Departure
For updates — tickets@cyberstarternexus.com
CTF Results
₦500,000, three places, one weekend
The national Capture The Flag competition ran across both days, open to Core, Elite and CTF Arena pass holders, and paid out the full prize pool at the closing ceremony.
1st place
₦250,000
2nd place
₦150,000
3rd place
₦100,000
Winning team and individual names are being confirmed and will be published here.
Photo Gallery
This was justthe beginning.