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In the eyes of human rights advocate Madubuachi Idam, the cyber security levy recently imposed by the Nigerian government is akin to theft from the people of the nation. Idam has strongly asserted that the act of taxing Nigerians for security purposes is both illegal and in violation of the constitution. As per recent directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), all banks in the country are now obliged to collect and forward a 0.5% cyber security levy to the Office of the National Security Adviser. Reports from NewsNow indicate that the CBN officially communicated this instruction through Chibuzor Efobi and Haruna Mustafa, who serve as directors of the Payment System Management and Financial Policy and Regulation Departments. In response to these developments, Idam called on the...

Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Police Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's dedication to prioritizing initiatives that promote community policing in Nigeria as a means to address the prevailing insecurity issues. Emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability, and fostering mutual respect and understanding, Sulaiman-Ibrahim also stressed the government's efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Police and the community. Speaking at the 40th-anniversary event of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) with the theme "PCRC @40 Community Policing at its Best" held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, she highlighted the significance of the occasion in recognizing the enduring legacy of community policing and the invaluable rol...