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CYBER10h agoEFCC chair warns Nigerian girls against sextortion“If you engage in cybercrime; if you become an account mule for Yahoo boys; if you blackmail people online, you are not just committing a crime; you are destroying Nigeria’s image,” EFCC chair Olukoyede said. The post EFCC chair warns Nigerian girls against sextortion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER16h agoTikTok denies restricting access in Northern NigeriaSocial media platform, TikTok says it did not restrict access to its network in Northern parts of Nigeria. The post TikTok denies restricting access in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBER1d agoNAPTIP ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​‌‍⁠‍​‌​receives 105 Nigerians rescued from Ghana cybercrime syndicatesThe National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has received 105 Nigerians rescued in a coordinated operation against cybercrime syndicates in Ghana. The post NAPTIP ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​‌‍⁠‍​‌​receives 105 Nigerians rescued from Ghana cybercrime syndicates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBER1d agoTikTok denies responsibility for limited access in Northern Nigeria“We can confirm that this restriction was not implemented by TikTok,” she said. The post TikTok denies responsibility for limited access in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER1d agoTikTok responds to reports of restricted access in Northern NigeriaThe platform said it was engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve the disruption. The post TikTok responds to reports of restricted access in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER3d agoUS jails Nigerian 30 months over email fraudA United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, to 30 months’ imprisonment for his involvement in a business email fraud scheme targeting American companies. The post US jails Nigerian 30 months over email fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBER3d agoAI and the Rise of Synthetic Media: Is Nigeria ready for 2027?Nigeria has lived with propaganda and fabricated claims for decades. What artificial intelligence changes is how cheaply convincing material can be produced and how far it can travel. The post AI and the Rise of Synthetic Media: Is Nigeria ready for 2027? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER5d agoMeta policies fail as scam ads, deepfakes impersonating Nigerian public figures litter FacebookMeta’s policies say it doesn’t allow such ads, yet they have flooded the social media platform, some of them specifically targeting Nigerians. The post Meta policies fail as scam ads, deepfakes impersonating Nigerian public figures litter Facebook appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBEROct 6CSOs demand probe of TikTok blackout in Northern NigeriaCoalition raised alarms over a "multi-week digital blackout" that began as intermittent access difficulties around 14 September. The post CSOs demand probe of TikTok blackout in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBEROct 3INEC warns Nigerians against fake voter registration website"Voter registration closed July 26. Any information suggesting that a new nationwide online voter registration exercise is ongoing is false" The post INEC warns Nigerians against fake voter registration website appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 30Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraudBoth Nigerians lived and operated in Delaware. They were also members of the United States Air Force. The post Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 30Two Nigerians bag 189 months for $2.4m US cyber fraudTwo Nigerians resident in the United States, Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji, have been sentenced to a combined 189 months in federal prison for their roles in an international cyber fraud scheme that defrauded businesses of more than $2.4 million. The two men, who were residents of Delaware and members of the US Air […] The post Two Nigerians bag 189 months for $2.4m US cyber fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 11South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraudThe police said the victims were targeted “through sophisticated online relationships used to defraud them of their money.” The post South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 11Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scamSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.Africanews [en]
CYBERSep 11Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the USThe six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.BBC World
CYBERSep 1Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minorThe US State Department disclosed that Mr Adekunle was arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and extradited three years later. The post Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 312 Nigerian Nationals Extradited To United States To Face Sextortion ChargesTwo Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face sextortion charges. This signifies international cooperation in combating cyber-related crimes.leadership.ng · Nigeria
CYBERAug 31Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breachThe Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks. The Army’s account began publishing memecoin-related updates at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, before the development was flagged as a cybersecurity incident. The Acting […] The post Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 30Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scamA Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The post Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 29FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagersThe EFCC said Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle were extradited on Wednesday. The post FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 28EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boysThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving two teenage boys who later died by suicide. The post EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boys appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 26Nigeria Looks to Sovereign Cloud for Cyber, National SecurityThe West African nation launched financing, procurement, and infrastructure policies to boost its sovereign cloud initiative and increase domestic technical knowledge.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 25VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — BukartiThe NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report detailed how terrorist groups exploit crowdfunding campaigns, social media platforms, bank accounts and remittance services to conceal illicit funds. The post VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — Bukarti appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERAug 21FCSC raises alarm over fake recruitment links , warns Nigerians against job scamsThe FCSC has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment links and job scams, urging caution. This alert addresses an ongoing cybersecurity and fraud threat to the public.thesun.ng
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