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- 26 Oct 2025
UNICEF, GSMA Unite with Partners to Launch Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection to Safeguard Children in the Digital Age
UNICEF and GSMA have launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP), the first of its kind, to strengthen children’s safety, rights and wellbeing in the digital world. Launched at…
- 13 Jul 2010
Stakeholders Seek Child Protection against Online Abuse
Stakeholders in the country’s telecommunication section have called for concerted effort towards protecting the Nigerian child against online abuses. They spoke at stakeholders’…
- 11 Feb 2014
ITU Preaches Child Online Protection @ Safer Internet Day 2014
In line with the theme of this year “Let’s create a better internet together” and our tradition of international collaboration and cooperation, ITU’s Child Online Protection (COP) team, together with…
- 22 Jul 2013
ITU Crowns Dame Jonathan Child Online Protection Champion
Dame Patience Jonathan, first lady of Nigeria was yesterday formally appointed Champion for Child Online Protection at a ceremony in Geneva that had a high powdered Nigerian delegation in attendance.…
- 9 Feb 2020
NCC Educates Parents on Child Online Protection
Lagos Zonal Office of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been educating parents about their role regarding child online protection. The Zonal Office was able to achieved this by…
- 16 Jun 2025
GSMA, Mobile Industry Call for Strengthened Action to Advance Child Online Protection in Africa
The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened…
- 9 Jun 2014
Making a Case for Child Online Protection
Kids have lots of opportunities for socializing online, but they come with certain risks. Several reports indicated that one in five children aged 10 to 17 has been sexually solicited on the…
- 14 May 2013
ITU Appoints Patience Jonathan “Child Online Protection Champion”
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has appointed Dame Patience Jonathan, first lady of Nigeria and president, African First Ladies Peace Mission, as ITU’s Child Online Protection (COP)…
- 15 Oct 2019
MTN Canvasses for Adequate Protection of Children Online
MTN Nigeria has expressed the need for collaborative initiatives aimed at protecting children online at a workshop titled: “Child Online Protection: Consumer Awareness on Cybercrimes.” The…
- 17 Nov 2008
ITU Launches Initiative to Protect Children Online
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has launched a new initiative to safeguard children, the most vulnerable users of the Internet. Ban Ki-Moon , United Nations Secretary-General said this…
- 6 Sept 2014
ITU ,UNICEF to Protect & Empower Children Online with New Guidelines
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and partners of the Child Online Protection Initiative, at the weekend released updated Guidelines to strengthen…
- 24 Jun 2020
Telecom Body Introduces New Global Guidelines to Protect Kids Online
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched its 2020 guidelines on Child Online Protection (COP), aimed at ensuring a safe and empowering online environment for children and young…
- 27 May 2022
Ndukwe Kalu Foundation Calls for Improved Online Protection of Children
Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), a non-for-profit organization aimed at promoting knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and proper use of internet among the youth, has called for…
- 3 Sept 2015
NiRA States Role in Internet & Child Protection
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) said it recognizes the Internet is a very exciting place for the youths, including children where they pick up skills and information easily…
- 19 Feb 2024
EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Child Protection
The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content. It is the second…
- 19 Jul 2010
Protecting Children from Online Abuse
The Internet is a powerful tool children can use to learn and connect with friends. But, it is also fraught with danger, about which stakeholders in Nigeria have called for concerted effort to…
- 4 Oct 2024
Elon Musk’s X Slammed with $418,000 Fine in Australia for Failing to Provide Child Protection Data
An Australian court has upheld a decision requiring X, formerly known as Twitter, to pay A$610,500 ($418,000) fine after failing to cooperate with a request from the nation’s eSafety Commissioner.…
- 16 Oct 2019
NCC Planning Sensitisation for Nigerian Child on Safe Use of Internet - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the Commission is coming up with an awareness project which is aimed at sensitising the…
- 26 Jun 2026
Meta, FG Unveil New Safety Measures to Protect Nigerian Teens Online
Meta on Thursday convened the Nigeria Youth Safety Summit in Abuja, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations, parents, educators, content creators and youth leaders to…
- 29 Jun 2009
Protecting Children from Online Dangers
Children present unique security risks when they use a computer connected to the internet. Countless reports have painted wicked pictures of the online security and privacy threats faced by children.…
- 10 Feb 2021
NCC Sensitises Students on Safer Internet Practice
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the Africa Safer Internet Day (ASID), which is the continent’s version of the World Safer Internet Day…
- 25 Aug 2025
MTN Launches Multi-Platform Drive to Promote Safer Digital Behaviour
MTN Nigeria is set to host a youth-led safety event as part of its flagship child online protection initiative, Help Children Be Children (HCBC), aimed at promoting safer digital experiences for…
- 2 Nov 2025
Ndukwe Kalu Foundation 2025 COSPRA Summit Focuses on Empowering Digital Citizens, Building a Safer Online Generation
The Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) has announced the much-anticipated 2025 edition of its flagship Child Online Safety Protection and Reporting of Abuse (COSPRA) Summit, themed “Empowering Digital…
- 24 Nov 2013
ITU Partners Brace for Battle against Cyber Threats
ITU Telecom World 2013, held in Bangkok, Thailand has demonstrated the power and need to work together with partners to enhance cybersecurity capabilities in the online world. ITU’s partners ABI…
- 5 Jun 2025
Instagram Unveils Teen Safety Features in Nigeria
In a significant step towards enhancing online safety for teenagers, Meta is proud to announce the launch of Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader…
- 25 Jan 2023
FG Moves to Protect Children in Digital Environment
Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja approved the National Child Online Protection Policy and Strategy. Prof. Isah Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, told newsmen…
- 27 Oct 2022
NCC Advises Parents Against Children's Uncontrolled Exposure to Online Activities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged parents and guardians to monitor and manage the engagement of their children online as the uncontrolled exposure to cyberspace is fraught with a…
- 24 Sept 2013
ITU Seeks Global Approach to Combat Cyber Crimes
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said that no organization or country can work alone to combat cyber crime, primed now as a borderless and very fluid, menace. The admonition was part of…
- 5 Nov 2023
NCC Commits to Combating Digital Violence
Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO Nigerian Communications Commission has expressed the commission’s commitment to combating digital violence in the country. The EVC stated this in his…
- 8 Oct 2012
Ndukwe, Others Make Case for Children Online Safety
The use of ICT innovations by children in the new world of freedom for empowerment has in different ways influenced and changed roles and processes of child development and experts have made the call…