Jonathan signs Cyber Crime bill into law
The President, Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan (GCFR) on Friday, 15th May, 2015 signed into
Law a Bill for an Act to Provide for Prohibition and
Punishment for Electronic Fraud and Electronic Transfer
of Funds Crime in Nigeria And Other Related Matters
2013; now Cyber Crime Bill 2014 sponsored by Senator
Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka of Ogun East Senatorial District in
co-sponsorship with 31 other Senators.
The Bill as assented to by Mr. President seeks to provide
a legal framework for the implementation and evaluation
of response and preventive measures in the fight against
Cyber Crime as well as other related frauds in line with
international best practices.
It also provides a legal framework for the prohibition and
punishment of electronic fraud and cybercrime whilst
promoting e-government services, electronic
communications and transactions amongst/between
public and private bodies as well as institutions and
individuals.
The bill seeks to criminalize certain acts and omissions in
line with regional and international best practices and
provide procedural guidelines for the investigation of
such offences. The legislation also intends to define the
liability of service providers and ensure that national
interest of this country is not compromised by the use
of electronic communications.
Congratulations to all Distinguished Senators of the 7th
Nigerian Senate for achieving this great landmark. This
very important bill that not only seek to fight corruption
to standstill but boost the image of the country within
and outside it as well as reduce to the barest minimum
the rate of cyber-crime in Nigeria.
Reports from the Media Office of Senator Adegbenga
Sefiu Kaka.

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