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Nigeria Faces 4,701 Weekly Cyberattacks Amid New Cybersecurity Mandates
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Nigeria experiences 4,701 weekly cyberattacks, the highest in Africa, as reported by Check Point Research on February 12, 2026. This marks a 12% increase from December 2025, with attackers targeting various sectors. In response, Nigeria's NITDA plans to implement a cybersecurity framework mandating minimum spending for organizations to combat the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks.
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2025-12-01
Nigeria recorded 4,622 weekly cyberattacks
2026-02-12
Check Point Research report released
2026-02-13
NITDA confirms cybersecurity spending thresholds
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