Tag: #OnlineSafety
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UNICEF: 20 MILLION CHILDREN EXPERIENCED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ONLINE
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 20 million children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, representing roughly one in five children in the age group studied. According to a new UNICEF report, disclosed on Thursday September 3, nearly 60 per cent of the cases occurred on social media…
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EFCC EXTRADITES 2 NIGERIANS TO U.S. OVER ALLEGED SEXTORTION OF MINORS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving teenage boys. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the suspects, Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle, were extradited on Wednesday following separate investigations by the U.S. Federal Bureau…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIANS TO PROTECT ONLINE DATA, EMBRACE RESPONSIBLE AI
A data scientist with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Oluwaleke Oni, has urged Nigerians to adopt safer digital habits to protect their personal information and online activities. Speaking in Ibadan, Oni warned that oversharing details on social media, indiscriminately granting app permissions and reusing passwords could expose users to privacy and security…
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E.U. MOVES TO RESTRICT CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA ACROSS MEMBER STATES
The European Union is preparing new rules that could significantly limit social media access for young children across its 27 member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the proposed measures are aimed at protecting children from online risks and ensuring age-appropriate access to digital platforms. Recommendations under consideration would allow children under…
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AI-FUELED CYBERBULLYING SURGING AMONG CHILDREN, UN WARNS
A new UN report has raised alarm over the growing wave of cyberbullying among children, revealing that about two-thirds of young people worldwide say online harassment is increasing — with artificial intelligence playing a major role in amplifying the threat. The findings were presented by Najat M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against…
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IGNORANCE FUELS CYBER ATTACKS, POLICE WARN NIGERIANS
Many cyber attacks succeed not because hackers are smarter but because victims unknowingly make it easy for them. The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) says ignorance and poor online habits are major reasons people fall prey to cybercriminals. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of an online cyber crime awareness campaign themed…
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UK CRACKS DOWN ON X OVER GROK DEEPFAKES
Britain’s online safety watchdog has drawn a firm line in the sand. Ofcom is formally investigating Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over fears that its AI chatbot, Grok, is being used to generate and spread sexualised deep fake images — including images involving women and children. On Monday, Ofcom confirmed it had opened its…
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YOUNG MAN JAILED TWO YEARS FOR CLONING INSTAGRAM PAGE AND ONLINE FRAUD IN LAGOS
Odion Okunsebor, 21, was sentenced by an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court to two years in prison for defrauding victims of over ₦770,000 through online impersonation and theft. Initially denying the charges, Okunsebor later pleaded guilty to conspiring to clone the Instagram page of popular social media platform Gossip Mill Nigeria. Presenting himself as CEO, he tricked…
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EXPERT OFFERS WAYS TO SPOT CREDIBLE ONLINE BUSINESSES AND CURB FRAUD
Transparency, verification, and innovation are keys to safe digital trade. UK-based tech expert Christiana Celestine advises consumers to look for transparency, verified vendors, buyer protection, and visible reviews to avoid online fraud. She urges Nigerian businesses to adopt escrow payments, multimedia proofs, and responsive customer service to build trust and boost global reputation. Celestine calls…
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TIKTOK PUSHES ONLINE SAFETY FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA WITH TFGBV PARTNERSHIP
TikTok leads the charge to protect women journalists from tech-enabled gender violence in Sub-Saharan Africa. TikTok, through its Women in Media Safety Roundtables in partnership with CABC, is tackling Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) targeting women in media. Focusing on local experiences and data-driven solutions, TikTok aims to build safer, inclusive digital spaces. Government and civil…
