Post by Grace A.O (@TrendWithGee)
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking public input on possible age limits for children using social media.
The move aims to strengthen online safety and protect young users from risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, and other digital threats.
The government is encouraging citizens to share their views as part of efforts to create safer online spaces for children across Nigeria.
#ChildOnlineSafety #SocialMediaPolicy #NigeriaDigitalSafety
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Grace A.O: What other measures should be introduced to make the internet safer for young people?
Grace A.O: My views
1. Creating safer online spaces for children across Nigeria is an important and timely step. As more young people gain access to the internet, protecting them from cyberbullying, harmful content, and online exploitation should be a shared responsibility between families, communities, techn...
1. Creating safer online spaces for children across Nigeria is an important and timely step. As more young people gain access to the internet, protecting them from cyberbullying, harmful content, and online exploitation should be a shared responsibility between families, communities, techn...
Grace A.O: 2. Introducing reasonable age guidelines for social media can help ensure that children engage with digital platforms at a stage when they are better equipped to understand risks and make safer choices. At the same time, digital education should be strengthened so children learn how to navigate the...
Grace A.O: 3. Parents also have a vital role to play through guidance, open communication, and supervision. When policy, education, and parental involvement work together, it becomes easier to build a healthier and safer digital environment for young people.