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Nigeria has seen a 67% year-on-year rise in cyberattacks, with over 6,100 weekly incidents per organisation. Africa now leads globally as the most targeted region.
A Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call
Nigeria is facing an alarming surge in digital threats. According to the July 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report by Check Point, the country recorded an average of 6,101 cyberattacks per organisation, per week — a massive 67% jump compared to last year.
This makes Nigeria not only the most attacked country in Africa but also one of the top global hotspots for cybercrime.
Africa Tops the Global Charts
While the global average stood at 1,947 attacks per week per organisation (a 5% year-on-year increase), Africa reported 3,374 weekly attacks on average — the highest of any region worldwide.
Countries like Kenya, Angola, and South Africa have also faced relentless waves of attacks, but Nigeria’s spike stands out as particularly severe.
Industries Under Fire
The report highlights that:
- Telecommunications companies remain the hardest hit.
- Government institutions and financial services are also prime targets.
- The energy and utilities sector has seen a sharp rise in threats, raising concerns about critical infrastructure security.
Experts suggest that Nigeria’s rapid embrace of fintech, e-governance, and digital services has created opportunities that cybercriminals are quick to exploit.
What Needs to Change
Cybersecurity experts are calling for a prevention-first approach:
- Investing in AI-driven monitoring systems.
- Regular patching and updates for vulnerable systems.
- Nationwide awareness and training to reduce human error.
If Nigeria does not act swiftly, the consequences could extend beyond financial loss to public trust erosion in digital platforms.
Nigeria’s booming digital economy is at risk. Cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought — it must be built into the foundation of every innovation
