Appraisal of the Legal Framework on Emerging Cybercrimes and Virtual Disruption in Nigeria

Cybercrimes are complex universal problems that have revealed a lacuna between law and technology. These necessitate the creation of effective legal, and technological solutions for the prevention of cybercrimes and related virtual disruption in Nigeria. This study adopted doctrinal analysis and collected data through online survey. The study found that the extant legislation in Nigeria did not cover emerging cybercrimes and the punitive measures under the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act 2015 are weak with outdated provisions on the definition and typology of cybercrimes.