POVERTY AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW OF ITS EFFECT ON NATIONAL SECURITY
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Date
2023
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Gomba Journal of Administration and Management (GJAM)
Abstract
The number of internet users grows along with the number of cybercriminals, who appear to be transferring traditional stealing to the digital arena. Computer crime in Nigeria has evolved into a perplexing, if not the most difficult crime, with a projected financial loss of N250 billion ($649 million) in 2017 and N288 billion ($800 million) in 2018 in Nigeria, both young and old adults commit cybercrime; nonetheless, younger engagement, especially among those in higher education, is frequently linked to high levels of poverty, unemployment, insufficient cybercrime rules, and diminished social impact. This paper explores the relationship between poverty and youth engagement in cybercrime in Nigeria. Due to the nature of the investigation, secondary data and qualitative analysis methods were used. The results showed that teenage involvement in cybercrime is influenced by poverty and a lack of necessities of life. Also, it was found that youth involvement in cybercrime is significantly influenced by jobless and peer influences. The study suggests that the Nigerian government at various levels should provide basic facilities, enhance its cybercrime laws and policies, and retrain its social agents.