FG steps up fight against cybercrime, flags off awareness campaign
In a bid to ensure a more secured online environment in the country, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, said it has commenced the process of reviewing all legal and regulatory frameworks against cybercrimes.
UTME: JAMB nabs 38 CBT operators over cyber crimes
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, yesterday, handed over 38 operators of various Computer Based Test, CBT, centres to operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for prosecution over cybercrimes. The suspects, who were said to have allegedly indulged in the cyber crimes, using the Virtual Private Network, […]
EXPLAINED: What you must know about Cybercrimes prohibition, prevention act
Explanatory Memorandum The Act provides an effective, unified and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria. This act also ensures the protection of critical national information infrastructure, and promotes cybersecurity and the protection of computer systems and networks, electronic communications, data and computer programs, […]
EFCC busts cybercrime school in Akwa Ibom
Soni Daniel – Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 23 Internet fraud suspects at a building which is being used as training outpost for potential cyber criminals on Essien Essien Street, Ikot Ibiok Village, Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are: Uzoma Chibuike; Bob Okwondu; Stanhope […]
Navy cautions personnel against hate speech, cybercrime
By Emma Una Rear Admiral David Adeniran, the Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Eastern Naval Command has warned naval officers and ratings on the consequences of engaging in hate speech, cybercrime, drug abuse and rumour-mongering saying anyone who indulges in such would be made to face the law. Speaking in Calabar on Friday during the 2019 […]
Uche Nwosu, 8 others arrested for cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested at least nine suspected cyber criminals in Enugu. The suspects were on Friday arrested at Mexmemphis Properties and Apartments, Maryland District of the State. According to a statement by spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects are: Precious Ibegbulem, Michael Odishi, Ebuka Kenneth, Akabuke Beluolisa, […]
