Baranaye Marcus

PMD Expert | Programme/Project & Grant Management Specialist.

[UNODC Cybercrime @UNODC_Cyber]

Most children go online before age 10. It’s never too early to talk about the risks they face online.

Tools like parental controls are important, but combining them with ongoing guidance and open dialogue helps children navigate the digital world more safely.

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

📍 Lagos

With support from @StateINL, UNODC🇳🇬 wrapped up a ransomware training for law enforcement officers in 🇳🇬. 

The training boosted operational readiness against rising cyber threats, esp. those impacting financial systems & critical infrastructure across the region.

[UNODC Cybercrime @UNODC_Cyber]

Building safer digital spaces starts with equipping educators with the right tools.

In Uruguay 🇺🇾, teachers from across regions are strengthening their capacity to protect children and adolescents and promote safer online environments.

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

The Cybercrime course equipped @PoliceNG officers with the skills to handle digital evidence, identify emerging cyber threats & support victims whose lives can be shattered in a single click.

🙏🏾 @stateinl, we’re helping build the capacity needed for a safer, secure digital space

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

Cybercrime is evolving — faster than frontline responders can respond.

This is why with support from @stateinl, UNODC 🇳🇬 in partnership with @npf_nccc, delivered a 3-day Cybercrime Foundations Course for @PoliceNG officers working
in the South-South region.

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

In Niger, UNODC trained 28 investigators & prosecutors from key 🇳🇬 agencies on Deep/Dark Web & cryptocurrency investigations.

Participants gained practical skills in crypto tracing & handling of digital evidence to better protect victims & dismantle organized crime networks.

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

Nigeria’s first cybercrime assessment report highlights urgent needs: stronger laws & better training to tackle emerging threats.

With UNODC support, 🇳🇬 delegates from 🗝️institutions were trained in Doha on cybercrime prevention.

Together to protect Nigeria's digital future.

[UNODC Cybercrime @UNODC_Cyber]

Doha, 🇶🇦, Jan. 25-28 | @UN__Cyber's #CyberDohaCenter kicks off a 4⃣-day training on Cybercrime Investigation for officers from various national institutions in 🇳🇬 to explore topics on digital evidence, forensic image analysis, cyber patrolling. In coordination with @UNODC_Nigeria

[Baranaye Marcus @bara_marcus]

@TonyElumeluFDN It would be a good idea to give some visibility to her brand name and push some traction to the social media page of her business. I have searched for her name on Twitter to have a look at the bags she produces, but nothing came up...zero visibility to her brand.

[U.S. Mission Nigeria @USinNigeria]

On December 11, 2025, the Nigeria Cybercrime Assessment was officially presented. Conducted by @UNODC_Nigeria and funded by @StateINL, this review evaluates the capabilities of key Nigerian agencies—including law enforcement and the judiciary—to investigate and prosecute cybercrime. The report provides vital recommendations to strengthen the national defense against digital threats. A collaborative win for a safer digital Nigeria and America! #CybercrimeAssessment #NigeriaCybersecurity

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The @FIUNigeria was at the @UNODC Cybercrime Assessment Report presentation in Abuja, where Dr. Muhammad Jiya, on behalf of the CEO, commended the U.S. Govt & UNODC for their support. He noted successes in recovering illicit cybercrime funds, calling for sustained partnership.

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

Our new cybercrime assessment report for 🇳🇬 highlights strengths & challenges, including resource duplication, inefficiencies in enforcement, limited forensic tools & more.

Explore via: https://t.co/tjuZa0GvEc

Thanks to @StateINL & @USinNigeria for funding, & 🤝 @nassnigeria!

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

The digital world is opening doors but also new risks.

Tomorrow, UNODC🇳🇬 @UN__Cyber, @nassnigeria & @FedMinOfJustice, w/ support from @StateINL, will launch Nigeria’s Cybercrime Report - a data-driven look at emerging threats, trends & the evolving tactics of cyber-enabled crime

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

To #StopOrganizedCrime, Nigeria needs a clear roadmap.

In 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾 with @Official_ONSA, we convened key govt agencies & CSO to co-create a TOC strategy that is not just comprehensive, but transformative.

Organized crime steals, corrupts & kills. It’s time 🇳🇬 pushes back.
🙏🏾 @stateinl

[United Nations Nigeria @UN_Nigeria]

To mark the start of the #16DaysofActivism, the UN House was illuminated in orange.
The event underscored the @UN’ continued commitment to advancing collective efforts to eliminate Gender-Based Violence, emphasizing that such action must extend well beyond the 16-day campaign.

[UNODC Cybercrime @UNODC_Cyber]

“Technology should empower — not harm.”
@UNODC & @StopNCIIorg trained civil society & law enforcement in 🇳🇬 to support victims of non-consensual image sharing and stopping harmful material from spreading with technology.
Together we build safer digital spaces.
#YourImageYourRules

[UNODC Cybercrime @UNODC_Cyber]

Together with @StopNCIIorg we wrapped up an eye-opening activity on stopping 🚫the non-consensual sharing of intimate images in 🇳🇬 where we highlighted the value of public➕private partnerships teaming up = real change🤝✨
Making the Internet safer for all 💪💻#YourImageYourRules

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

Revenge porn & sextortion rob victims of dignity, hope & rights.

UNODC🇳🇬 & @StopNCIIorg are delivering a 3-day workshop exploring the challenges of preventing cyber-interpersonal violence w/ NGOs & nat’l authorities.

@cheikh7735 & Norway’s Kristin Waeringsaasen at the opening

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

💻 After five years of negotiations, the @UN's 193 Member States made history by adopting a legally binding agreement on cybercrime.

Why does the Cybercrime Convention matter?

Here are 5️⃣ key facts you need to know.👇