Poverty, Cybercrime and National Security in Nigeria

The number of poor people in Nigeria continues to grow at an exponential rate, while remains the poverty capital world. As a result, cybercrime has become haven for youths. festering increases chances cyberterrorism, hate speech proliferation, and radicalization – all which pose danger national security Nigeria. this study adopts analytic approach interplay poverty, cybercrime, findings reveal that is major driver threat security. It shows with prevalence deprivation, inequality, many Nigerian youths turn crime realize their dreams. In same vein, undermines by exposing various individuals violence, cyberespionage, cyberstalking, manipulation. study, therefore, recommends decisive policies be targeted reducing incidence should regularly sensitized dangers incapacitating effect it on More so, cybersecurity given prominence Cyber Advisory Council offenders dealt using full extent law, serve as deterrence intending offenders.