The Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposal to implement the Cybersecurity levy, as outlined in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) 2024, has sparked a significant debate. This levy is crucial for our national security and economic infrastructure.
This article is to clarify the amendments to the CYBERCRIMES (PROHIBITION, PREVENTION, etc.) ACT, 2015. These amendments resulted from a comprehensive collaboration between the Senate Committee on National Security & Intelligence, the ICT and Cyber Security Committee, and other stakeholders. This collective effort ensures that the issues are presented accurately, avoiding misinterpretation.
The amendments to the CYBERCRIMES (PROHIBITION, PREVENTION, etc.) ACT 2015 were meticulously carried out with the best interests of our country in mind. They were a response to the urgent need to address critical gaps in the Act and empower our nation to implement the National…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
