Tinubu Administration Set To Enforce Cybercrimes Law To Safeguard National Security

Tinubu Administration Set To Enforce Cybercrimes Law To Safeguard National Security

The Bola Tinubu administration is poised to initiate the comprehensive enforcement of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2024 (amended), aimed at curbing the exploitation of social media by terrorists. This directive was conveyed by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, through a statement issued on Thursday by Zakari Mijinyawa, the Head of Strategic Communications in the Office of the NSA…..READ ALSO Tinubu – My Govt Will Consider National Living Wage Over Minimum Wage

Ribadu underscored the urgency of the matter, instructing all law enforcement agencies, regulators, businesses, and stakeholders in Nigeria to ensure the enforcement of the Cybercrimes Act. He emphasized that this directive emanated from the high-level African International Counter Terrorism Meeting held in Abuja between April 22 and 23, 2024.

During the conference, African leaders collectively advocated for enhanced support and resources to bolster cybersecurity measures across the continent. They also urged concrete actions to prevent terrorists and organized criminal groups from exploiting social media and other platforms.

Ribadu further disclosed that a levy of 0.5 per cent of the value of all electronic transactions by specified businesses outlined in the Second Schedule to the Cybercrimes Act would be imposed and credited to the National Cybercrime Fund. He assured that all obstacles hindering the full operationalization of the Cybercrimes law have been addressed.

In light of the imperative to secure Nigeria’s digital space and safeguard national security and economic interests, Ribadu stressed the necessity for all stakeholders to implement and enforce the Cybercrimes Act diligently. He reiterated that the recent amendments have resolved any barriers to the law’s full implementation.

The statement signals a concerted effort by the Tinubu administration to combat cybercrimes effectively and protect the nation from threats posed by terrorism and organized crime in the digital sphere.

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