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Does Nigerian music glorify cybercrime? Here’s why this matters
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Corruption, poverty and unemployment have been cited as reasons why young people get involved in cybercrime.
Along with its many benefits, the internet has brought the world a new risk – cybercrime. Cybercrimes are offences that intentionally harm victims in various ways using telecommunications networks. One report estimates the global annual cost of cybercrime would reach US$6 trillion at the end of 2021.
It’s a major problem in Nigeria too. About N127 billion or US$649 million is lost annually to internet fraud, representing 0.08 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product. This makes cybercrime a threat to foreign direct investment and the socio-economic development of the country.
Along with its many benefits, the internet has brought the world a new risk – cybercrime. Cybercrimes are offences that intentionally harm victims in various ways using telecommunications networks. One report estimates the global annual cost of cybercrime would reach US$6 trillion at the end of 2021.
It’s a major problem in Nigeria too. About N127 billion or US$649 million is lost annually to internet fraud, representing 0.08% of the country’s gross domestic product. This makes cybercrime a threat to foreign direct investment and the socio-economic development of the country.
Researchers have previously examined the reasons that people – especially young people – get involved in cybercrimes. Corruption, poverty and unemployment have been cited. But another aspect of the cultural context around cyber-criminality – and perhaps its attraction – is music.
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