The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has ordered full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment Act 2024.
According to report, the order also included the operationalization of the National Cybersecurity Fund by all regulators and businesses specified in the second schedule of the Act.
This was contained in a statement by the Head of Strategic Communications, Zakari U. Mijinyawa.
The statement reads: “Recall that on July 6, 2022, Nigeria joined 66 other countries that have signed and ratified the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. This is to enhance international cooperation, provide common platform and procedural tools. For efficient and safe cyberspace pursuant to section 41(2) (a) of the Cybercrime Act 2015. Requiring conformity of Nigerian cybercrime and cybersecurity laws and policies with regional and international standards.
“This is further emphasized by one of the resolutions reached during the High Level African International Counter Terrorism Meeting which held in Abuja between April 22 and 23, 2024. The resolution called for the improved deployment of greater support and resources towards strengthening cybersecurity activities in Africa. And in taking concrete steps to prevent the use of social media and other platforms by terrorists and organized criminal groups.
“In view of the need to secure Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), counter terrorism and violent extremism, strengthen national security and protect economic interests, this notice calls for the full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Including the operationalization of the National Cybersecurity Fund by all regulators and businesses specified in the second schedule of the Act.”
Source: The Nation
