Tag: #DigitalSafety
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YOUTH AT RISK: STUDY EXPOSES GAPS IN NIGERIA’S NICOTINE LAWS
Vapes, pouches, heated tobacco—Nigeria’s youth are being targeted online! A new report by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) reveals alarming exposure of Nigerian youths to e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. CAPPA Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode warns that outdated tobacco laws leave new nicotine products largely unregulated, allowing aggressive online marketing and…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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UN URGES ACTION AGAINST DIGITAL VIOLENCE TARGETING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, called for united efforts to end all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including the rising threat of digital abuse. Speaking at the UN House in Abuja during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, Fall emphasized the evolving nature of violence against…
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NIRA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURE NIGERIA’S DIGITAL SPACE, COLLABORATES WITH GOVERNMENT AND GLOBAL BODIES
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital environment and working closely with government agencies to combat cybercrime and misuse of digital resources. NiRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya disclosed that the association actively partners with bodies including NITDA, NCC, ONSA, and law enforcement to discourage internet fraud. Akinsanya clarified…
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CYBERSECURITY STAKEHOLDERS URGE POLICIES TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DIGITAL ABUSE
At the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Day event themed “Stay Safe Online,” Levi EduTech and other stakeholders called for the urgent implementation of cybersecurity policies to shield people, especially children, from mental and moral abuses online. The event celebrated cybersmart educators and introduced Cybersmart Clubs in schools aimed at addressing digital morality crises. Levi EduTech has…
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Nigerian Army Champions Smart Social Media Use for Security in Ibadan
When the generals talk tweets and posts, you know it’s serious business! Nigeria’s top military minds gathered in Ibadan last Thursday to turn social media into a security ally – not a threat. Ibadan saw some high-ranking faces last Thursday (Aug 14) as Maj.-Gen. Lukuman Omoniyi, Maj.-Gen. Micheal Onoja, and Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi led a…
