Section 1 EFCC Act 2004 Section 1 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. (1) There is established a body to be known as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”) which shall be constituted in accordance with and shall…

Section 27 Cybercrimes Act Section 27 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Attempt, conspiracy, aiding and abetting. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A person who—(a) attempts to commit any offence under this Act ; or(b) aids, abets, conspires, counsels or procures another person…

Section 25 Cybercrimes Act Section 25 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Cybersquatting. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who, Intentionally takes or makes use of a Name, Business Name, Trademark, domain name or other word or Phrase Registered, owned or in…

Section 24 Cybercrimes Act Section 24 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Cyberstalking. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A person who knowingly or intentionally sends a message or other matter by means of Computer Systems or Network that—(a) is pornographic; or (b) he…

Section 23 Cybercrimes Act Section 23 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Child pornography and related offences. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who intentionally uses any Computer System or Network in or for —(a) producing child pornography ; (b) offering or…

Section 22 Cybercrimes Act Section 22 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Identity theft and impersonation. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who is engaged in the services of any Financial institution public or private organisation and, as a result of his…

Section 21 Cybercrimes Act Section 21 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Reporting of cyber threats. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person or Institution who operates a Computer System or a Network, whether Public or Private, shall immediately inform the National Computer…

Section 19 Cybercrimes Act Section 19 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Exceptions to financial institutions posting and authorised options. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) From the commencement of this Act, no Financial Institution shall give posting and authorising access to any single…

Section 18 Cybercrimes Act Section 18 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Cyber terrorism. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who accesses or causes to be accessed any Computer or Computer System or Network for purposes of terrorism, commits an offence and…

Section 20 Cybercrimes Act Section 20 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Fraudulent Issuance of e-instructions. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. A Person being authorised by any Financial Institution and charged with the responsibility of using Computer or other Electronic Devices for Financial Transactions…