4 h. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

Internet usage in Nigeria surged to a new all-time high of 1,043,431.98 terabytes (TB) in May 2025, surpassing the previous read more Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

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40 h. ago High Costs, Economic Crunch Shrink ISP Subscriber Base To 289,000

The soaring subscription costs and Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions were instrumental to the sharp decline in active internet users relying on Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows total ISP subscriptions fell to 289,369 in Q1 2025, down from 307,946 in Q3 2024. The drop, which affected major […]

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3 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerian students to avoid using the internet for criminal activities. read more EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

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2 w. ago Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede said Nigeria is in a “crisis situation” with the menace of internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, in the country. Olukoyede stated this in a video interview shared on the commission’s Facebook page on Monday. According to him, Nigerians are […] The post Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested 11 individuals, suspected to be engaging in internet fraud in Kaduna State. It was gathered that EFCC carried out the arrests in the Mahuta and Barnawa areas of the state, following credible intelligence. Recovered items include a Mercedes Benz C300, 14 mobile phones, two laptops, an iPad, two […] The post EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Mahuta, Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in the state. They were arrested in Mahuta and Barnawa, Chikun and Kaduna South Local Government Areas of the state. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, June […] The post EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Mahuta, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo High Court Sentences 34 Internet Fraudsters To Jail Terms

At the Edo State High Court in Benin City, Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms after their trial from May 29 to June 4, 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated on Friday that the convicts include Ogbeide Bright, George Micheal, Asazobro Kindness, Asamonye Chibudion, and […] The post Edo High Court Sentences 34 Internet Fraudsters To Jail Terms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 12 suspects into custody over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna States. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja that three individuals were arrested in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, while nine others were detained […] The post EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tariff Hike Reduces Internet Subscribers To 141.9m As Data Consumption Drops

Nigeria’s internet subscriber base declined slightly to 141.98 million in April 2025, down by 176,202 users (0.12 per cent) from January, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In its latest industry statistics published on its website, the commission said out of the figure, mobile (GSM) accounted for 141.47 million subscribers, leaving the remaining subscribers […]

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