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ARTICLE · 06 NOVEMBER 2025

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The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) (Amendment) ACT 2024

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The Cybercrime, Prohibition Prevention (Amendment) ACT 2024 in Nigeria represents a significant overhaul of the country's cybercrime laws.

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Adeniji Oni
Adeniji Oni
Ezinne Ogbonna
Ezinne Ogbonna
Ebunoluwa Adefolase
Ebunoluwa Adefolase

The Cybercrime, Prohibition Prevention (Amendment) ACT 2024 in Nigeria represents a significant overhaul of the country's cybercrime laws. The Act amends twelve (12) sections of the Cybercrimes Act of 2015. Key amendments include:

  • Enhanced penalties for cybercrimes such as identity theft, cyberstalking, and data breaches.
  • Mandated cybersecurity measures for public and private organizations, including the establishment of sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs).
  • Introduction of a cybersecurity levy to fund cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Strengthened provisions for international cooperation in cybercrime investigations.

The Value Proposition

The amendment is a response to the increasing sophistication and impact of cyberattacks in Nigeria.

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