CYBER CRIMES REPEAL BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill proposing the repeal of the existing Cyber Crimes Act to enable the enactment of an updated, more comprehensive cybercrime legislation addressing emerging digital threats.

Who Does It Target?

Internet users, technology companies, law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity professionals, and all Nigerians.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Modernize Nigeria's cybercrime legal framework, address emerging digital threats, protect citizens' digital rights, and align with international cybersecurity standards.

Key Features

Legislative Modernization: Replaces outdated cybercrime provisions. Emerging Threats: Addresses new forms of cybercrime. Rights Protection: Balances enforcement with digital rights.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration. Coverage: Nationwide.

How to Access

Upon enactment, updated cybercrime provisions apply to all digital activities in Nigeria. Await passage of the bill into law Portal: nass.gov.ng

Impact & Metrics

Expected to strengthen Nigeria's cybersecurity framework.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to repeal and replace the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015. Draws on Nigeria's obligations under the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, the NCC Act, and the EFCC Act. Aligns with AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection and the ECOWAS Directive on Fighting Cybercrime.