Technology has integrated nations and the world has become a global village. The economy of most nations in the world is accessible through the aid of electronics via the internet. The social impact of cyber crimes to Nigeria is so daming that various tiers of governments in Nigeria have come up with different programmes aimed at re-orientating the youth towards positive thinking.
The fear of cyber crimes has made a lot of persons to shun the advantages and benefits associated with ICT. This no doubt has a negative social impact on the lives of the people.
In today’s global economy, a nation cannot afford to have its reputations and financial system tarnished by being associated with cyber crimes. Confidence in a nation’s markets is eroded by activities of cyber criminals. Potential tourists are equally scared and the image of genuine Nigerians is marred. It becomes a problem for an average Nigerian to engage in meaningful social interaction with outside world since the world view (though erroneously) every Nigerian as a potential scammer. A story was told of a place in USA where there exists a notice “beware of Nigerians” such an erroneous over-generalization has a serious socio-cultural effect on Nigeria as a nation. Nigeria to an average western citizen is a country where cyber crime is a norm. Such name as “419” is synonymous with Nigeria and of course has its origin in this country.
Again, dirty funds realized vide cyber-crimes appear to vide cyber-crimes appear to make crime worthwhile and expand their operations. This drives up the cost of governance due to the need for increased law enforcement.
The image of Nigeria as a country is also at stake due to the effect of cyber crime. All these economic-cum-social impacts of cyber crimes in Nigeria have necessitated the call to declare a state of emergency against this ugly trend called cyber crime.
The fear of cyber crimes has made a lot of persons to shun the advantages and benefits associated with ICT. This no doubt has a negative social impact on the lives of the people.
In today’s global economy, a nation cannot afford to have its reputations and financial system tarnished by being associated with cyber crimes. Confidence in a nation’s markets is eroded by activities of cyber criminals. Potential tourists are equally scared and the image of genuine Nigerians is marred. It becomes a problem for an average Nigerian to engage in meaningful social interaction with outside world since the world view (though erroneously) every Nigerian as a potential scammer. A story was told of a place in USA where there exists a notice “beware of Nigerians” such an erroneous over-generalization has a serious socio-cultural effect on Nigeria as a nation. Nigeria to an average western citizen is a country where cyber crime is a norm. Such name as “419” is synonymous with Nigeria and of course has its origin in this country.
Again, dirty funds realized vide cyber-crimes appear to vide cyber-crimes appear to make crime worthwhile and expand their operations. This drives up the cost of governance due to the need for increased law enforcement.
The image of Nigeria as a country is also at stake due to the effect of cyber crime. All these economic-cum-social impacts of cyber crimes in Nigeria have necessitated the call to declare a state of emergency against this ugly trend called cyber crime.
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