Nigeria records 4,906 weekly cyberattacks as threats rise 45%

NAIRAMETRICS | 12-09-2026 08:39am |

Nigeria recorded an average of 4,906 cyberattacks per organisation every week in August 2026, according to data. This represents a 45% year-on-year increase and places the country among the most targeted markets in Africa. The rising threat landscape highlights the growing cybersecurity challenges facing Nigerian organisations.

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