Section 26 of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 makes it illegal for anyone using a computer system to make racist and xenophobic comments online. Offenders shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of not more than 5 years or to a fine of not more thanN10,000,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment.
Last week, as part of my commitment to community development and corporate social responsibility, I had the privilege of securing the release of Mr. Abdul from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
Mr. Abdul, an indigent orphan from Northern Nigeria, faced significant hardships after deciding to convert from Islam to Christianity. This courageous choice strained his relationships and ultimately led to his wrongful arrest and incarceration. Two former associates, with whom he had severed ties, filed trumped-up felony charges against him, accusing him of fraud.
As part of our firm’s corporate social responsibility, our Principal Counsel just secured the release of an inmate Mr Abdul from the Nigerian Correctional Centre Ikoyi.
Abdul, an indigent orphan was locked up at Ikoyi prison by his friends after allegedly taking a loan
A progressive society must have free expression as a fundamental human right and as a cornerstone of democracy. Like many other countries,
In Nigeria’s efforts to address digital crimes in the modern era, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention,
Etc) Act 2015, often known as the Cybercrimes Act, is a noteworthy legal milestone. The legislation,