Nigeria came under extraordinary cyber pressure in Q3 2025, with threat activity reaching levels never before recorded. According to the newly released esentry Eagle’s Eyes Q3 2025 Cybersecurity Report, data breaches involving Nigerian organisations skyrocketed by an astonishing 1,047% compared to the previous quarter. The report reveals that Nigeria endured an average of 6,101 cyberattacks per week in July, a relentless pace that stretched through the entire quarter. Analysts describe this surge as a critical inflection point, both in the volume and sophistication of threats, particularly those directed at high-value institutions, most notably within the fast-growing fintech ecosystem. The report’s…
Author: Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah is Founder/Editor of Digital Times Nigeria (www.digitaltimesng.com). He has been in active journalism in over two decades with a bias for technology and business reporting. He is particularly passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform human life, businesses and services.
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, Chief Executive Officer of Task Systems Ltd, on her company’s remarkable win at the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. In a release signed by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols at NIDCOM, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa described the achievement as another proud moment for Nigeria on the global stage, noting that securing such a prestigious award on American soil underscores the brilliance, resilience, and world-class competitiveness of Nigerian enterprises. “Mrs. Gozy Ijogun and Task Systems have made Nigeria proud…
The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data and infrastructure. Presenting a keynote address titled “Building Africa’s Digital Independence: AI & Sovereign Technology, ”at the 5th African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, Agu said sovereignty in the 21st century is no longer determined by political borders but by “servers…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the maiden edition of the Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a groundbreaking initiative designed to deepen the culture of compliance and reinforce self-regulation across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in Lagos, the Forum, endorsed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will bring together key stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and policy leaders to examine practical approaches for embedding compliance and governance as fundamental pillars of sustainable service delivery. This year’s theme is: “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality…
—Signs Landmark MoU for AI-Powered Data Centres Positioning itself once again at the centre of Africa’s technology and energy transformation, TD Africa made a commanding statement at the Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025. Rather than merely participating, the tech distribution powerhouse used the high-profile platform to reinforce its pivotal role in shaping conversations around Nigeria’s energy future. The landmark event, which also marked Schneider Electric’s 25 years of operations in Nigeria, drew an impressive audience of over 450 top-tier stakeholders. Attendees ranged from IT ecosystem partners and automation experts to electrical consultants, architects, prescribers, end users, and senior government…
Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) has opened a defining chapter in Nigeria’s energy landscape with the successful attainment of first oil from the Ibom Field (PPL 236). More than an operational milestone, the achievement signals the growing technical depth, resilience, and ambition of Nigeria’s indigenous upstream operators. Rather than simply announcing new production, Emadeb E&P’s breakthrough speaks to years of disciplined investment, engineering precision, and collaborative alignment with government regulators. It reinforces the company’s transition into a fully integrated energy player while advancing national priorities around energy security and increased crude oil output. Discovered in 1979…
The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion. Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last week, Rudman explained that local traffic exchange, where ISPs, content providers, and networks exchange data within Nigeria rather than routing it through international paths, remains the backbone of a modern, efficient internet economy. He noted that Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) enable this by ensuring that…
In a renewed drive to reposition Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure for greater efficiency and service excellence, the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), led by its Chairman, His Excellency Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, on Tuesday, November 11, undertook an extensive inspection of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The visit underscored the Authority’s determination to modernize airport facilities and strengthen operational standards across the nation’s aviation network. Dr. Ganduje, accompanied by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and other members of the Board, including Mrs. Bridget Gold (Board Secretary and Director of Legal Services),…
The 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition opened in Abuja with a resounding call for collaboration, innovation, and youth empowerment to drive Nigeria’s transformation into a globally competitive digital economy. The three-day conference, organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, brought together over 4,800 participants from 12 countries and 25 Nigerian states, including government officials, industry leaders, innovators, and investors. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and globally…
Nigeria is taking bold steps toward a future powered by digital innovation, with the Federal Government set to enact the landmark National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, a reform expected to reshape governance, service delivery, and national competitiveness. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima made this known in Abuja while declaring open the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion, and Global Competitiveness.” Describing the bill as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, Senator Shettima said it represents more than a legislative milestone. “It is a…