{
  "id": 8885884,
  "title": "SMEDAN, EFCC Move to Equip Young Entrepreneurs Against Cybersecurity Threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/smedan-efcc-move-to-equip-young-entrepreneurs-against-cybersecurity",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:57:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/21/smedan-efcc-move-to-equip-young-entrepreneurs-against-cybersecurity-threats/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "SMEDAN and the EFCC are collaborating to equip young entrepreneurs with cybersecurity, financial literacy, and ethical business skills to strengthen Nigeria's digital economy. The proposed joint framework, which emerged from a meeting between SMEDAN's Director-General Charles Odii and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, aims to deepen knowledge sharing, capacity building, and youth-focused interventions. The agencies will explore specific areas of joint training and institutional support as discussions progress. This collaboration seeks to address the risks associated with operating businesses in an increasingly digital environment, including cybersecurity threats, financial misconduct, and unethical business practices. By incorporating safeguards that help entrepreneurs operate legally and protect their businesses from digital and financial risks, the initiative aims to create productive opportunities for young Nigerians and steer them away from activities that could undermine the country's economy and international image.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}