‘Cybercrimes Act now in force’ – FG warns WhatsApp users, others

FG on Cybercrimes Act

The Federal Government has formally enacted the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act into full force, making all its provisions legally binding across the country. The announcement serves as a strong warning to Internet users, content creators, and digital platform administrators to acquaint themselves with the law and ensure strict compliance. The Cybercrimes Act, which outlines several offenses related to digital conduct, is aimed at curbing criminal activity online, protecting national infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s digital space. Under the now-active Act, several offenses carry serious legal…

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Cybercrimes Act: US, EU Envoys urge reform

EU US

 …Warns of threat to free speech Diplomatic envoys from the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada have called on the Nigerian government to urgently reform the Cybercrimes Act of 2015, warning that its vague provisions are being misused to suppress free speech and threaten democratic accountability. In a joint Democracy Day statement issued yesterday, the diplomats praised Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule but expressed deep concern over the increasing application of the Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, and citizens expressing dissent online. The statement was…

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