Cybercrimes
11 Feb
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA), yesterday, called on the federal and state governments to take legitimate measures to safeguard the rights and safety of Internet users, stressing that the frequent abuse and misuse of the Cybercrimes
5 Feb
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arraigned another 11 Chinese nationals at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, over alleged impersonation, fraud, and attempt to destabilise Nigeria's constitutional structure.
15 Nov
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has shifted the arraignment of 133 foreign nationals accused of high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities deemed to endanger national security.
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Sunday said it arrested 113 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, for their alleged involvement in "high-level cybercrimes" and hacking operations. The foreign suspects, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian descent, comprise 87 males and 26 females, while the Nigerian suspects include four males and 13 females. The…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over projections by multiple sources that the global loss to cybercrimes may reach a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, with approximately 2,328 cases occurring daily. Olukoyede made this revelation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Summit on Cybercrime…
15 Oct
To prevent Africa’s $4 billion yearly losses to cyber criminals, governments and businesses in the region have been charged to collaborate, create awareness and develop resilient human and technology capabilities.
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As part of efforts aimed at ensuring productive use of the Internet of Things (IoTs), and cyber resilience in Nigeria, the convener, Abuja Dialogue on Cybersecurity and Co-Chair of Ngalasi Centre for Cohesion and Development, Uche Igwe has advocated for cybersecurity techniques for Nigerian youth rather than engaging in cybercrime. Igwe while speaking in Abuja…
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