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Section 6 EFCC Act 2004: Functions of the Commission

Section 6 EFCC Act 2004 Section 6 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Functions of the Commission. The Commission shall be responsible for – (a) the enforcement and the due administration of the provisions of this Act; (b) the investigation of all financial crimes including advance fee fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting, illegal charge transfers, […]

Section 5 EFCC Act 2004: Standing Orders

Section 5 EFCC Act 2004 Section 5 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Standing Orders. The Commission may take standing orders from regulating its proceedings or those of any of its committees.

Section 4 EFCC Act 2004: Vacancy in Membership

Section 4 EFCC Act 2004 Section 4 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Vacancy in Membership. Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, it shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor, so however that the […]

Section 3 EFCC Act 2004: Tenure of office

Section 3 EFCC Act 2004 Section 3 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Tenure of office. (1) The Chairman and members of the Commission other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of four years and may be re-appointed for a further term of four years and no more (2) A member […]

Section 2 EFCC Act 2004: Composition of the Commission

Section 2 EFCC Act 2004 Section 2 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Composition of the Commission. (1) The Commission shall consist of the following members – (a) a chairman, who shall – (i) be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission.(ii) be a serving or retired member of any government security […]

Section 1 EFCC Act 2004: Establishment of the Economic

Section 1 EFCC Act 2004 Section 1 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. (1) There is established a body to be known as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”) which shall be constituted in accordance with and shall […]

Section 27 Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015

Section 27 Cybercrimes Act Section 27 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Attempt, conspiracy, aiding and abetting. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A person who—(a) attempts to commit any offence under this Act ; or(b) aids, abets, conspires, counsels or procures another person […]

Section 25 Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015

Section 25 Cybercrimes Act Section 25 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Cybersquatting. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who, Intentionally takes or makes use of a Name, Business Name, Trademark, domain name or other word or Phrase Registered, owned or in […]

Section 24 Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015

Section 24 Cybercrimes Act Section 24 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Cyberstalking. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A person who knowingly or intentionally sends a message or other matter by means of Computer Systems or Network that—(a) is pornographic; or (b) he […]

Section 23 Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015

Section 23 Cybercrimes Act Section 23 of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 is about Child pornography and related offences. It is under Part III (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A Person who intentionally uses any Computer System or Network in or for —(a) producing child pornography ; (b) offering or […]