AFREEQUE
Top stories
Football
🇳🇬 NigeriaPolitics

Nigeria strengthens cooperation against digital fraud networks

By , based on Leadership

Nigeria strengthens cooperation against digital fraud networksIllustrative image · BayoCine · CC BY-SA 4.0

A Nigerian delegation presented the country’s efforts against cybercrime and digital fraud networks in the United Kingdom, including stronger criminal investigations and digital forensics skills. Representatives of the Nigerian police and the Ministry of Justice outlined the measures at an international meeting, Leadership reports.

Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation against cybercrime at the recent Fraud Joint Disruptions Week in the United Kingdom, according to Nigerian newspaper Leadership. The delegation brought together officials from the Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre and the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime, established under the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

Share this article

Related stories

Moroccan police promote officer injured by motorist in Agadir

Abdellatif Hammouchi, director-general of Morocco’s National Security, has granted an exceptional promotion to officer rank to the police officer injured in a deliberate run-over in Agadir. A police delegation visited him at Mohammed VI University Hospital, where his condition is stable, Yabiladi reports.

🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·

Yakubu Dogara calls on Nigerians to build a prosperous country

Former Nigerian House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara has called on citizens, particularly young graduates, to contribute to the country’s development and not lose faith in its future. He was speaking at Achievers University’s 16th graduation ceremony in Owo, Ondo State, according to Punch.

🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·

Nigeria’s APC challenges two Niger candidates in court

The APC branch in Nigeria’s Niger State has taken legal action against two governorship candidates, from the PDP and SDP, and others over alleged defections without prior resignation. The party is asking the Federal High Court in Minna to prevent Nigeria’s electoral commission from recognising the alleged changes in affiliation and the candidacies concerned, Leadership reports.

🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·

Armed men kill guard in attacks on Ribah, Nigeria

Armed men killed Hassan Boder, a 47-year-old security guard, during two attacks on Ribah in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Nigerian police said joint forces repelled the attackers and intensified patrols to prevent further attacks and find those responsible.

🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·

🇳🇬 Latest from Nigeria

Map: NigeriaNigeria settles 728.979 billion naira in electricity debtsNigerian President Bola Tinubu says the settlement of 728.979 billion naira in legacy obligations has enabled Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading to pay power producers and their gas suppliers. The payments, financed through a second-series bond issue under a 4 trillion naira programme, are intended to strengthen market confidence and stability, according to Tinubu.All Nigeria news →

Politics in West Africa

Algerian military convoy delivers fuel to Agadez, NigerAlgerian military convoy delivers fuel to Agadez, NigerAlgerian military personnel have escorted several dozen fuel tankers to Agadez, in northern Niger. The delivery comes as part of cooperation between the two countries, one week after Algeria’s Parliament authorised the dispatch of troops, RFI reports.All Politics news →

The week in Africa

This week’s highlights

  1. MINURSO liquidation begins in the Sahara after mandate ends🇲🇦 Morocco
  2. FBI attributes Binance hack to North Korea🇰🇵 North Korea
  3. Binance hack exposes risks for Nigerian crypto savers🇳🇬 Nigeria
  4. Water access problems hamper Ebola prevention in Bunia🇨🇩 DR Congo
  5. Trump says war between US and Iran will end soon🇺🇸 United States
All of this week’s highlights →

Africa in your inbox

Be the first to get our letter in English: the essentials from every region of the continent, free.

← Back to the news