President Muhammadu Buhari weighed in on threats the cyberspace poses, saying a certain level of regulation was needed to preserve the integrity of the digital economy.
Acknowledging that digital globalisation is transforming the world almost every day with innovations and transformative ideas, the Nigerian leader cautioned that the cyber world would remain a constant threat if left unregulated.
The President decried the use of the cyberspace to manipulate elections, subvert the democratic rights of citizens and propagate violence.
He also lamented the steady rise in fake news and cybercrimes, particularly when platforms are hijacked and manipulated by criminals.
He, however, called for collective efforts led by both public and private sector leaders to address the emerging threats of digital globalisation.