Nigeria is under siege in the digital space. In July 2025, organisations across the country endured an average of 6,101 cyberattacks per week, according to new data from Check Point Research — a shocking 67% increase from last year. These attacks are hitting every corner of the economy, from telecoms and government agencies to banks and private businesses.
The problem isn’t just Nigeria’s. Africa now ranks as the most targeted region in the world, with 3,374 weekly attacks per organisation, marking a 7% rise year-on-year. The scale is growing, but so is the sophistication. This is no longer a case of spam emails and low-level hacks — we’re seeing complex ransomware campaigns, supply chain compromises, and targeted assaults on vital systems.
For Nigeria, the stakes could not be higher. A successful attack on a telecom provider could disrupt national communications. A breach in the financial sector could trigger large-scale fraud. A compromise in government systems could undermine national security.
And here’s why it matters to you: every time a bank’s systems go down, your money is at risk. Every time a telecom network is hit, your calls and internet access could be cut off. Every time government data is breached, your personal information could be exposed.
Experts warn that while Nigeria is making progress in cybersecurity investment, attackers are evolving faster. “We’re in a digital arms race,” one industry veteran told us. “If we don’t move quicker, the economic and reputational fallout could be devastating.”
This isn’t just an IT problem, it’s a national resilience issue. The battles of the future will be fought not only on land, sea, and air, but also in the invisible realm of code and firewalls. For Nigeria, the message is clear: the time to fortify is now.
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