Nigeria has been crowned champions of the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, securing the coveted $10,000 grand prize after demonstrating exceptional innovation, technical expertise, and resilience throughout the competition. The four-day regional event, organised by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), brought together some of West Africa’s most talented cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, software developers, and digital innovators under the theme: “Regional Collaboration through Technology: Building a Digitally Resilient West Africa, Together.”