Cybercrime – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:31:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Cybercrime – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 EFCC Secures Conviction of Five for Cybercrime in Ilorin https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-five-for-cybercrime-in-ilorin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-five-for-cybercrime-in-ilorin/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462155 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of five individuals involved in cybercrime-related offences. The convictions followed separate trials at the Federal High Court and Kwara State High Court. The convicts — Ayinla Abdulmajid, Yusuf Onimisi, Muhammed Eneye, Abdulbasit Abdulmumeen, and Victor Anibe — were arraigned on various [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-five-for-cybercrime-in-ilorin/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Arrest 113 Foreign Nationals in Major Cybercrime Operation https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-arrest-113-foreign-nationals-in-major-cybercrime-operation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-arrest-113-foreign-nationals-in-major-cybercrime-operation/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396350 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reported the successful outcome of an operation conducted by officers from the Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday by Police spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi via X, it was revealed that the operation led to the arrest of 113 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-arrest-113-foreign-nationals-in-major-cybercrime-operation/feed/ 0 FG to Arraign 130 Suspects for Cybercrimes, Hacking https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-arraign-130-suspects-for-cybercrimes-hacking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-arraign-130-suspects-for-cybercrimes-hacking/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396095 The Federal Government will on Friday arraign 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, mostly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, alongside 17 Nigerian collaborators, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid conducted by the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command, Abuja, in collaboration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-arraign-130-suspects-for-cybercrimes-hacking/feed/ 0 Courts jail Four in Calabar and Uyo for Cybercrime and Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:45:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394532 Four individuals involved in internet fraud have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by two separate courts in Calabar and Uyo. Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and M.A. Onyetenu of the Federal High Court sentenced the fraudsters after they pleaded guilty to offences related to cybercrime and fraud. The convicted individuals are: Abasiama Edet Ukana, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/feed/ 0 EFCC nabs 22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City Raid https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-benin-city-raid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-benin-city-raid/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:16:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387798 In a decisive crackdown on cybercrime, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin City arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters on Tuesday, 20th August 2024. The suspects were apprehended in multiple locations across the city following actionable intelligence reports linking them to online fraud activities. During the operation, the EFCC seized an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-benin-city-raid/feed/ 0 Four Internet Fraudsters Sentenced in Abuja for Cybercrime Offences https://www.theinfostride.com/four-internet-fraudsters-sentenced-in-abuja-for-cybercrime-offences/ https://www.theinfostride.com/four-internet-fraudsters-sentenced-in-abuja-for-cybercrime-offences/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:06:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387795 In a significant win against cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction of four internet fraudsters in Abuja on Wednesday, 21st August 2024. The convictions were handed down by Justice M. Adamu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, following a series of cyber fraud cases that rocked [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/four-internet-fraudsters-sentenced-in-abuja-for-cybercrime-offences/feed/ 0 EFCC Nabs Alleged Billionaire Internet Fraudster and Money Launderer, Hyginus Nkwocha in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-alleged-billionaire-internet-fraudster-and-money-launderer-hyginus-nkwocha-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-alleged-billionaire-internet-fraudster-and-money-launderer-hyginus-nkwocha-in-abuja/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:55:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387791 In a breakthrough against cybercrime, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 35-year-old Hyginus Nkwocha in Abuja on Wednesday, 21st August 2024. Nkwocha is suspected of being heavily involved in internet fraud and money laundering activities, reportedly amassing a fortune through illicit means. The arrest took place at Ever Green Estate, located [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-alleged-billionaire-internet-fraudster-and-money-launderer-hyginus-nkwocha-in-abuja/feed/ 0 EFCC Chairman Urges Youth to Lead Anti-Corruption Movement at Grassroots https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-urges-youth-to-lead-anti-corruption-movement-at-grassroots/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-urges-youth-to-lead-anti-corruption-movement-at-grassroots/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:44:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387788 In a resounding call to action, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to champion the fight against corruption, particularly at the grassroots level. Speaking during the “Head to Head” debate programme held at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Training Facility in Abuja [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-urges-youth-to-lead-anti-corruption-movement-at-grassroots/feed/ 0 EFCC convicted Five for Internet Fraud in Benin City https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:58:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386762 In a significant legal victory against cybercrime, the Edo State High Court in Benin City has convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various prison terms. The convicts – Terry Ekhator, Sydney Momoh, Paul Obi, Celab Ndubuisi, and Idahosa Eghosa—were brought to justice by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/feed/ 0 U.S. opens special cybersecurity office in Abuja to boost collaboration with EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/u-s-opens-special-cybersecurity-office-in-abuja-to-boost-collaboration-with-efcc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/u-s-opens-special-cybersecurity-office-in-abuja-to-boost-collaboration-with-efcc/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:15:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385457 The United States has taken a significant step to bolster cybersecurity efforts in Nigeria by establishing a special office at its embassy in Abuja. The announcement was made by the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/u-s-opens-special-cybersecurity-office-in-abuja-to-boost-collaboration-with-efcc/feed/ 0 Cybercrime Crackdown: High Court Sentenced 8 Fraudsters in Ilorin https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-high-court-sentenced-8-fraudsters-in-ilorin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-high-court-sentenced-8-fraudsters-in-ilorin/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:51:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373173 In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, Justices Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court and Adebayo Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, both seated in Ilorin, handed down verdicts on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, convicting and sentencing eight individuals involved in internet fraud to varying prison terms. These individuals, amongst a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-high-court-sentenced-8-fraudsters-in-ilorin/feed/ 0 Cybercrime Crackdown: EFCC nabs Barber and 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Uyo https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-efcc-nabs-barber-and-11-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-uyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-efcc-nabs-barber-and-11-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-uyo/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:43:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373152 In a significant operation targeting cybercriminal activities, operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended a barber and eleven individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The arrests, conducted on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were the result of credible intelligence gathered by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cybercrime-crackdown-efcc-nabs-barber-and-11-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-uyo/feed/ 0 Crackdown on Cybercrime: Oyo and Ogun Courts Sentence 16 Internet Fraudsters https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-oyo-and-ogun-courts-sentence-16-internet-fraudsters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-oyo-and-ogun-courts-sentence-16-internet-fraudsters/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:05:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373145 Oyo and Ogun courts have delivered decisive blows against cybercrime, with Justices A.L. Akintola, O.A. Lajide, and O.A. Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, alongside Justice B.B. Adebowale of the Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta, handing down convictions to sixteen individuals involved in internet fraud. Additionally, Justice Uche Agomoh of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-oyo-and-ogun-courts-sentence-16-internet-fraudsters/feed/ 0 Crackdown on Cybercrime: Uyo Court Sends Three Internet Fraudsters to Jail https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-uyo-court-sends-three-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-uyo-court-sends-three-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:54:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369816 In a decisive move against cybercrime, Justice Chigozie Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has delivered a verdict, convicting and sentencing three individuals for their involvement in criminal impersonation, internet fraud, and possession of fraudulent documents. The convicted individuals, Abraham Itoro Sunday, Ezea Chidera Charles, and Udoh Christopher Gabriel, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crackdown-on-cybercrime-uyo-court-sends-three-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/feed/ 0 Undergraduate Student in Port Harcourt Sentenced to Two Years for Impersonation and Scamming https://www.theinfostride.com/undergraduate-student-in-port-harcourt-sentenced-to-two-years-for-impersonation-and-scamming/ https://www.theinfostride.com/undergraduate-student-in-port-harcourt-sentenced-to-two-years-for-impersonation-and-scamming/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:37:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357146 In a significant legal development in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, a young undergraduate student from Rivers State University found himself on the wrong side of the law. Chika Eguma Ekwodu has been convicted and sentenced to two years in prison for impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. The verdict was delivered by Justice P. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/undergraduate-student-in-port-harcourt-sentenced-to-two-years-for-impersonation-and-scamming/feed/ 0 EFCC’s Crackdown on Cybercrime: 32 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Apprehended in Awka https://www.theinfostride.com/efccs-crackdown-on-cybercrime-32-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-awka/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efccs-crackdown-on-cybercrime-32-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-awka/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:13:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356416 In a significant operation aimed at curbing cybercrime, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 32 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The arrests were made simultaneously during sting operations conducted in Awka, Anambra State, and Enugu township, Enugu State. The suspects, whose identities have been revealed, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efccs-crackdown-on-cybercrime-32-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-awka/feed/ 0 EFCC Cybercrime Sting Operation: 29 Suspected Internet Fraudsters apprehended in Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-cybercrime-sting-operation-29-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-enugu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-cybercrime-sting-operation-29-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-enugu/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:47:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355090 Operatives from the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a successful sting operation in Enugu state on Friday, September 15, 2023. The operation resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The individuals detained in connection with this operation include Ali Chukwuebuka, Arinze Ede, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-cybercrime-sting-operation-29-suspected-internet-fraudsters-apprehended-in-enugu/feed/ 0 EFCC Secures Conviction of Three Individuals for Internet Fraud in Kaduna https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-three-individuals-for-internet-fraud-in-kaduna/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-three-individuals-for-internet-fraud-in-kaduna/#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:17:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352199 The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of the trio of Philemon Moses Cobons (aka Greg Young), Blessed Zugwai Adamu (aka James Smith) and Adajinewa Anaiah (aka Goddes Lex) before Justice A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court on one count charges each bordering on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-secures-conviction-of-three-individuals-for-internet-fraud-in-kaduna/feed/ 0 EFCC Raises Awareness Among Students Ahead of Integrity Club Launch in Ibadan https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:05:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350255 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called upon secondary school students in Oyo State to reject involvement in cybercrime and to report any criminal activities they witness in their schools and communities. ACE I Halima Mustafa Rufa’u, the Acting Commander of the Ibadan Zonal Command, made this appeal during a pre-Integrity Club inauguration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/feed/ 0 Naira Marley’s trial for cybercrime continues June 1 https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-marleys-trial-for-cybercrime-continues-june-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-marleys-trial-for-cybercrime-continues-june-1/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:52:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322427 Defence, on Thursday, concluded cross-examination of the second prosecution witness in the trial of a musician, Azeez Fashola (a. k.a Naira Marley) facing cybercrime charges The second prosecution witness, Mr Augustine Anosike, is a forensic analyst, who began evidence in 2021. Infostride, reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the defendant. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-marleys-trial-for-cybercrime-continues-june-1/feed/ 0 cyber criminals’ activities in Nigeria and other parts of the globe worries me – Dr. Isa Pantami https://www.theinfostride.com/cyber-criminals-activities-in-nigeria-and-other-parts-of-the-globe-worries-me-dr-isa-pantami/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cyber-criminals-activities-in-nigeria-and-other-parts-of-the-globe-worries-me-dr-isa-pantami/#respond Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:40:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305779 Speaking at a virtual cybersecurity conference organised by the American Business Council (ABC) in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Pantami said cyber-attacks are growing at a rapid rate with more malware being launched than ever before. Pantami noted the growing impact of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cyber-criminals-activities-in-nigeria-and-other-parts-of-the-globe-worries-me-dr-isa-pantami/feed/ 0 Don’t get locked out of your Gmail inbox: Here is how to protect Google account https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-get-locked-out-of-your-gmail-inbox-here-is-how-to-protect-google-account/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-get-locked-out-of-your-gmail-inbox-here-is-how-to-protect-google-account/#respond Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:47:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303176 Google’s free services including Gmail and YouTube have become an integral part of our lives now; thanks to Android devices. And we have connected almost everything we do, to our email address. Therefore, losing access to such a valuable entity can be almost catastrophic. This is why, securing and ensuring data is kept safe has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-get-locked-out-of-your-gmail-inbox-here-is-how-to-protect-google-account/feed/ 0 Police Parades 48 Suspected Criminals https://www.theinfostride.com/police-parades-48-suspected-criminals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-parades-48-suspected-criminals/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:21:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285855   The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 48 suspects arrested for various crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cybercrime, and cattle rustling. Parading the suspects in Abuja, police spokesman Mr. Frank Mba said the suspects – comprising 47 males and one female – were arrested in different parts of the country at different times. Some [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-parades-48-suspected-criminals/feed/ 0 24 Year-Old Cybercrime Suspect begs for Plea Bargain https://www.theinfostride.com/24-year-old-cybercrime-suspect-begs-for-plea-bargain/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:51:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239672 A 24 years old cyber crime suspect who is currently being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal office in Ilorin, before Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court on four counts of internet fraud today informed the court of his decision to enter into a plea bargain negotiation with [...]

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]]> EFCC arraigns Ocholi and Aondona for Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-ocholi-and-aondona-for-internet-fraud/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:26:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239665 The duo of Ugbede Hassan Ocholi and Ngbegha Job Aondona were arraigned today by the Abuja Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja on a seven count charge bordering on internet fraud and obtaining under false pretence. One of the counts reads: [...]

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]]> Telecommunications Network Must Remain Secure For All Nigerians – NCC https://www.theinfostride.com/telecommunications-network-must-remain-secure-for-all-nigerians-ncc/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:49:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230324 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the National Computer Emergency Response Team will soon be set up, to reduce cybercrime. The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta made this assertion at the 87th Edition of the Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP) on Monday in Lagos. The theme of the TCP is Challenges of [...]

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