Terms of Use

Last updated: 19 October 2026

These Terms of Use apply to your use of securityfocus.ng (the "Site"), operated by Security Focus ("Security Focus", "we", "us"). By using the Site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Our content

All articles, photographs, graphics, logos and other material on the Site are owned by Security Focus or used with permission, and are protected by the Copyright Act 2022 and other applicable laws. You may read, print and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may quote short extracts with clear credit to Security Focus and a link to the original story. You may not republish, sell, frame or systematically copy our content, in whole or in substantial part, without our written permission.

2. Accuracy and no professional advice

We work to make our reporting accurate and up to date, but news develops quickly and details may change after publication. Content on the Site is for general information only. It is not legal, security or other professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such. In an emergency, contact the relevant security or emergency service directly.

3. Press releases, sponsored content and advertising

Press releases are published as issued by their authors, and the views in them are those of the issuing organisation. Sponsored content and advertisements are labelled as such. We are not responsible for the products, services or claims of advertisers.

4. Links to other websites

The Site may link to websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• use the Site in any way that breaks the law, including the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its systems or its accounts, or disrupt its operation;
• scrape, harvest or bulk-download content without our permission;
• impersonate Security Focus or misrepresent your connection with us.

6. Submissions and tips

If you send us a tip, photograph, video or other material, you confirm that you have the right to share it, and you allow us to use, edit and publish it in our reporting with appropriate credit, unless you ask us not to credit you. We protect the identity of sources who ask for confidentiality.

7. Corrections and complaints

If you believe content on the Site is inaccurate, unfair or infringes your rights, email reachout@securityfocus.ng with the link and details. We will review your complaint and respond.

8. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Security Focus is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its content, or from the Site being unavailable. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under Nigerian law.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top shows when they last changed. Continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

11. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the courts of Nigeria have jurisdiction over any dispute arising from them.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms: reachout@securityfocus.ng