The National Security Adviser (NSA), NUHU RIBADU, has directed all law enforcement agencies, regulators, businesses and stakeholders to begin the full implementation and enforcement of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Amendment Act 2024.

A statement by the Head of Strategic Communications, Office of the NSA, ZAKARI MIJINYAWA, said all barriers to the full operationalisation of the Cybercrimes Law have been addressed.

In a statement, MIJINYAWA described the directive as part of the concrete steps being taken to prevent the use of social media and other platforms by terrorists and organised criminal groups.

According to him, the directive will also counter terrorism and violent extremism, strengthen national security and protect economic interests.

The ONSA director added that the measure was also in line with the agreement reached at the just concluded High Level African International Counter Terrorism Meeting in Abuja.