The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on plans to introduce age lim!ts 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, young people and digital experts on how best to regulate children’s access to social media platforms.

According to the ministry, the consultation aims to develop a balanced policy framework that protects children from online d@ngers while still allowing them to benefit from the educational and social advantages of internet access.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the government is working to ensure that minors are better protected as internet usage continues to grow across the country.

He noted that while the internet offers opportunities for learning, creativity and communication, it also exposes children to several ri$ks including cyberbvllying, h@rmful content, online expl0itation, misuse of personal data and new thræts linked to artificial intelligence tools.

Tijani emphasized that public participation will play a key role in shaping the proposed regulations, particularly as the government considers measures such as age restrictions, stronger age-verification systems, increased accountability for digital platforms and tighter

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