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FreeStuffsNG:
The government emphasized that ignorance of the law will not shield violators from penalties and encouraged the public to stay informed in order to remain legally protected.
Interestingly, some of the laws are rules already stated here on nairaland.

Technically, if you can observe the nairaland rules, you are safe and not likely to be in breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

This is a welcome development. God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

FreeStuffsNG:
Cybercrimes act now in force: FG issues strong warnings to internet users

6th July, 2025

By Michael Adesina

The Federal Government has formally enacted the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act into full force, making all its provisions legally binding across the country.


The announcement serves as a strong warning to internet users, content creators, and digital platform administrators to acquaint themselves with the law and ensure strict compliance.


The Cybercrimes Act, which outlines several offenses related to digital conduct, is aimed at curbing criminal activity online, protecting national infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s digital space.

Key Offenses and Penalties

Under the now-active Act, several offenses carry serious legal consequences, including imprisonment terms ranging from two years to life, depending on the severity of the crime.

Some of the major offenses outlined include:


Unauthorized Access to Devices (Section 3):
Gaining access to another person’s phone, computer, or digital device without their consent is a criminal offense.

Penalty: Up to 5 years imprisonment.

Tampering with Digital Data (Section 4):
Altering, deleting, or interfering with another person’s digital files or information without lawful authority is now punishable by law.



Penalty: Up to 5 years imprisonment.

Disclosure of Critical Infrastructure Information (Section 5):
Sharing classified or sensitive government or national infrastructure data with unauthorized individuals constitutes a grave offense.

Penalty: Up to 15 years imprisonment.

Recording Private Conversations (Section 10):
Recording conversations without proper authorization—even as a participant—is deemed a violation of privacy.


Publishing False or Misleading Information (Section 19):
Spreading fake news or deliberately deceptive content online is now a criminal act.

Penalty: Up to 2 years imprisonment.

Online Harassment and Abuse (Section 22):
Posting vulgar, offensive, or indecent content with the intent to embarrass or cause distress constitutes online abuse.

Penalty: Up to 2 years imprisonment.

Inciting Ethnic or Religious Hatred (Section 24):
Any online or offline act aimed at provoking ethnic, tribal, or religious hatred is categorized under domestic terrorism. Investment opportunities

Penalty: Life imprisonment.


Group Admins to Be Held Liable

The government also issued a stern warning to administrators of WhatsApp groups, Facebook pages, Telegram channels, and other digital communities. According to the Act, admins can be held legally responsible if they knowingly allow the circulation of illegal or harmful content within their groups.

“Admins must actively moderate their platforms and enforce community guidelines. Ignorance or negligence will not be an acceptable defense under the law,” the statement noted.

Stay Informed, Stay Protected

As the digital landscape evolves, the Federal Government is urging all Nigerians to exercise responsibility and caution in their online engagements. Citizens are advised to verify the legality of their digital actions to avoid prosecution.

“Cyberlaw is not optional. It is now an enforceable framework with consequences. Every Nigerian, especially those active online, must be aware and comply accordingly,” the notice emphasized.

The government emphasized that ignorance of the law will not shield violators from penalties and encouraged the public to stay informed in order to remain legally protected.

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/07/06/cybercrimes-act-now-in-force-fg-issues-strong-warnings-to-whatsapp-users-others/#google_vignette

Montana23:
Beautiful crazy people..dey play..till 2031.. not sure if they can remove Tinubu..power of incumbency in play

Naya25:
Gone are the days when men used to respect and also hold married women in high esteem. You barely see any man willing to get entangled with a married lady, because they know it's an ungodly act..

But these days, guys go after married ladies with reckless abandon. Some men even prefer dating married ladies. Even when they are told of a woman's marital status, some men no dey send. All they wanna do is just sleep with the woman. The fear of adultery is no longer there.

There are married ladies, who don't give a damn about their status as well. Some even initiate affairs with men, based on some foolish crazy excuses... Guys, sin na sin.

TenQ:
I guess then it could be that the sensitivity threshold for each registered user is not equal.
The implication is that if one of the admins of Nairaland dislike you, he can adjust your threshold trigger to a point where any post you make would be triggered by the bots.

Seun should take note of this unfair and unethical activity

Putindbutt:
https://guardian.ng/business-services/maritime-hub-fg-unveils-strategy-to-complete-nine-seaports-modernise-existing-ports/

Goo0dHardDick:
He was working as a cleaner in the aircraft. How many people in Nigeria can get such a job?

The joke is on you

Racoon:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aqf15hrFd/

https://x.com/AzmanAir/status/1024011527718879232?t=7FewGd9i89LPLX6f6Qy_qg&s=19[/quote]So from his salary of cleaner he paid aviation college fees of millions of naira?
Stop lieing pls

robosky02:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/05/2027-tinubu-will-lose-even-if-he-appoints-his-son-as-inec-chairman-dalung/

cutecommend:
Sleeping with a married woman is one of the most "adventurous" and destiny-destroying sex you can have. Sleeping with a married woman may be of more fun than sleeping with a single lady, but the consequences may be more disastrous than you can think.

While it is wrong to fornicate; whether single or married, avoid sleeping with married women at all cost. The consequences may be immediate or may come in the future. The consequences may even come in another form that you may not think is from the past sex you had with someone's wife.

Marry your own wife and be satisfied with her.

sreamsense:
It means obidients lacks ideology, their aim is jus to unseat without proper plan on ground, then we move from fry pan to fire. Fullani has now become their favorite friends, El-rufai multiple sins as terrorist, southern Kaduna killer, religion bigot, body bag etc has now been forgiven by obidients. This is a typical nzogbu, nzogbu politics Soludo talked about. Obidients have no direction, no bearing just because of hatred of Tinubu

Chilipepper:
Be honest o! Which one be your food schedule — 1-0-1 or 0-0-0? 🍽️😂

TenQ:
I know that Nairaland bots are programmed against tribal slurs but I am not sure if it is programmed against comments against the government.
Except if someone amongst the admins of Nairaland has his sights on you.

Slytiger:
FACT CHECK: Is it true that Tinubu has not slept in any other state apart from Lagos as Peter Obi claimed?



https://dailytrust.com/fact-check-is-it-true-that-tinubu-has-not-slept-in-any-other-state-apart-from-lagos-as-peter-obi-claimed/

Malroux:
It is mainly targeted at people not supporting this government mainly Igbo.

TenQ:
I have observed that my Nairaland Monika TENQ is "biasedly" NEGATIVELY targeted especially on the religious section of Nairaland.

It doesn't matter if it was a TEXT or an IMAGE it receives a Ban irrespective of what is written.

Are Nairaland bots programmed to read image texts using OCR? I doubt.

When I post using my friends account, the Bots seem not to know that it is the same me making the posts.

Seun, I ask you to just check. I suspect someone has done some things to the Bot rules behind your back.




Who else have noticed this on their Posts?


I will not be surprised if this post is banned as usual!

Brazino:
No matter the love, don't ever try to share these few Secrets with a woman. They may comfort and empathize with you today, and go on to use it against you tommorow.

Some guys, when they drink or need sex seriously, they go to any extent to spill out some very deep secrets. Men, you'll learn the hard way if you share these secrets.

You can add other secrets to these if you feel the list is not complete.

Secrets you should never tell your woman?
Here’s the truth every man needs to know:

HealthDiary:
https://www.pulsesports.ng/super-eagles/story/sonia-ighalo-calls-out-ex-husband-odion-ighalo-over-alleged-sex-escapades-2025062920383722106

God1000:
https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-warns-real-capabilities-trump-doesnt-drop-disrespectful-tone-toward-supreme-leader?

flokii:
The bottomline is that you're a liar.. you have $1m yet you go about portraying yourself as a poor man claiming to own only one shoe and one wristwatch.
H.E Nyesom Wike exposed you for who you are.. a deceitful person.

richmond500:
Obi did u give Wike expensive wine or not?
U are drinking wine that could cost N50m but telling people u wear two pair of shoe for 25yrs.

That's not frugal, that is just yeye talk for the camera.
Coming to tell people how u wear two shoes but leaving the part where u spend lavishly on wine is rubbish.
Just say u don't like fashion but will rather put that money on partying and clubbing

motayoayinde:
For years, Israelis will see Iran in their dreams.

No country has EVER humiliated them this way before.

A smart chap made a quick hit with a song going viral now: "BOOM BOOM TEL AVIV"

BlackViper:
https://fij.ng/article/facts-and-figures-what-nigerians-will-pay-per-wage-under-tax-laws-tinubu-just-signed/

ogaprime:
I respect ladies with just one piercing per ear lobe. No nose ring, no cow ring, no leg chain, no tattoo. just simplicity!!

I respect them for standing against peer pressure or social influence.