TikTok, 5 Other Platforms to Be Affected if Federal Government Goes Ahead with Age Restrictions

Nigeria is considering social media age restrictions, begins public consultation

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a public consultation to gather citizens’ views on proposals to introduce age restrictions for children using social media platforms in Nigeria. The move forms part of efforts to strengthen protections for minors on social media and other digital platforms, amid growing concerns about online safety. The consultation, conducted by NDPC in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communi…

FG moves to introduce social media age restrictions in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on plans to introduce age limits for social media use as part of broader efforts to improve online safety for children. The initiative is being led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, which has launched a public survey seeking opinions from parents, teachers, […] The post FG moves to introduce social media age restrictions in Nigeria appeared first o…

TikTok, 5 other platforms to be affected if federal government goes ahead with age restrictions

Nigeria’s federal government is considering age restrictions on TikTok and five other major social media platforms to enforce stricter age verification.

FG Considers Age Restrictions For Social Media Use In Nigeria

The Federal Government has launched consultations on introducing age restrictions for social media use in Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen online safety for children. The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has opened a public poll to gather input from parents, educators, young people, and digital experts on how best to regulate children’s access to social media and other digital platforms. According to the ministry, the i…

Nigeria considers age restrictions for children on social media

Nigeria may soon introduce age restrictions and stronger identity verification for social media users as the Federal Government explores ways to better protect children online.

FG Begins Consultation on Possible Social Media Age Restrictions for Children - Tech

The Federal Government has opened consultations on possible age restrictions for social media use in Nigeria, seeking public views on how to better protect children online. Officials say the process will guide a policy that balances children’s safety with the benefits of internet access. To begin the process, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll. Parents, teachers, young people and digital exp…