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Experts advocate Strong Law Enforcement Against Internet Fraud
Experts in Technology and Innovation have suggested that Nigeria needs stronger enforcement and improved capacity within law enforcement to deal with internet fraud.
Speaking recently with The Tide’s source in Abuja, a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Advisor and Founder, Jidaw.com, Mr Jide Awe, said this would help in addressing the challenge in the sector.
Awe said prosecuting criminals and recovering stolen money would assist in sending the right message.
He said there was a corresponding need to raise public awareness about the risks of internet fraud and take steps to bolster cyber security and secure data as digital adoption grows.
“Many people still fall victim to internet scams because they are simply not aware of the risks of internet fraud. The poor level of public awareness is another factor.
“As digital adoption grows, there is a corresponding need to raise public awareness about the risks of internet fraud and to take steps to bolster cyber security and secure data”, he said.
He said tough economic conditions can be a contributing factor to internet fraud, adding that when people struggle to make ends meet, they become more vulnerable to scams that promise easy money.
“Increased internet access stands out as a major contributory factor to internet fraud. The dramatic rise in the number of people with internet access has consequently led to an increase in potential victims for internet fraudsters”, he said.
Also, a System Analyst and Cyber Safety Advocate, Tinuola Popoola, said internet fraud was on the rise due to unfavorable economic policies not encouraging the growth of small businesses.
“Poor economic state of the country, high rate of poverty among citizens, unemployment, lack of financial education and money management knowledge for youth can cause fraud. Greed and peer pressure effect (wanting to be like their mates) can also contribute to internet fraud among others”, she said.
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The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended the orderly conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the state and urged schools to sustain the standard.
Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation on Tuesday during a monitoring tour of selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and environs where the WAEC exam is ongoing.
The commissioner, who was accompanied by directors and monitors from the Ministry of Education, said he was impressed with the peaceful atmosphere at the centres visited.
“The students conducted themselves properly and wrote their papers under conducive conditions. Invigilators and supervisors also performed their duties professionally,” he stated.
Nwagor noted that the Rivers State Government had invested heavily to ensure the smooth and credible conduct of the examination across the state
He urged candidates to reciprocate government’s effort by shunning all forms of examination malpractice and focusing on their studies.
“Government has done so much to ensure successful examinations in our schools. Students should take advantage of it by remaining focused,” the commissioner said.
While no case of malpractice was recorded in the centres inspected, Dr. Nwagor warned that any principal, teacher, invigilator, or official caught aiding malpractice would face strict sanctions in line with regulations.
He also commended school administrators, teachers, WAEC officials, and security personnel for upholding the integrity of the process.
Centres visited included County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche; Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borokiri; Government Secondary School, Borokiri; and Pabod Model Secondary School.