Children's Social Media Use and Nigeria's Policing Plan
The Nigerian government has initiated a public consultation to explore safeguards for children's use of social media platforms. The initiative addresses concerns such as exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, online grooming, and data harvesting. It also highlights the role of platform design in promoting digital addiction and the mental health risks for minors. The report calls for enforceable obligations on social media companies, including transparency in algorithmic systems and stronger age verification mechanisms.
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