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- 6 Feb 2018
NFVCB Advocates Safe Internet @ 2018 Safer Internet Day
National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has called for safe and positive use of the internet in Nigeria. Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director of the board, made the call on Tuesday while…
- 10 Feb 2026
Kaspersky Gives Advice on How to Make AI for Children Safer @ Safer Internet Day
Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren't just growing up with technology – they're actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with…
- 18 Feb 2014
Microsoft Asks Consumers to “Do 1 Thing” To Support Safer Internet Day
In support of international Safer Internet Day (SID) and following the release of the latest results of the third annual Microsoft Computing Safer Index (MCSI), Microsoft Corporation is asking…
- 6 Feb 2024
Safer Internet Day 2024: Proactive Steps for Personal Data Protection
Safer Internet Day 2024 comes amid data fears about limited access imposed on various popular apps, causing users to circumvent the new rules by downloading replacements. In an era where vast amounts…
- 8 Feb 2021
Safer Internet Day: ipNX Calls for Purposeful Collaboration Against Online Threats
On the occasion of the 2021 Safer Internet Day, leading Information and Communication Technology company, ipNX Nigeria, has called for collaboration amongst all relevant stakeholders towards…
- 7 Feb 2018
CECAD in collaboration with NCC and NIRA organizes World Safer Internet Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Tuesday joined the rest of the world to celebrate the World Safer Internet day with the slogan: “Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better Internet starts…
- 4 Feb 2019
Paradigm Initiative Celebrates Safer Internet Day with Digital Literacy Campaign
As the world commemorates the 2019 Safer Internet Day, Paradigm Initiative has urged Nigerians to adopt safer internet practices. The pan-African digital rights and inclusion advocacy organisation…
- 7 Feb 2023
Safer Internet Day Highlights Africa's Online Challenge
Yesterday the world marked Safer Internet Day, a reminder that emerging online issues like cyber bullying and harmful online experiences continue to pose a threat to users, especially, the youth.…
- 5 Feb 2019
Google, PPDC, NERDC Unveil online safety initiatives on Safer Internet Day
Google, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council (NERDC) have unveiled two online safety initiatives as part of Safer Internet…
- 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…
- 11 Feb 2015
Google, NFVCB, Others Host 60 Young Nigerians @ Safer Internet Day 2015
Google Nigeria in conjunction with the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB), the Public and Private Development Centre and Home Vida, has organised a cross-national interactive programme with…
- 9 Feb 2016
Google, NFVCB, Others Train 250 Students on Safer Internet Day 2016
For the second year running, Google Nigeria, in partnership with the National Film and Videos Censors Board and Home Vida, has organised an interactive programme for Nigerian students, to commemorate…
- 9 Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day: Sophos Warns – 42% Attacks Hit Stolen Logins in 2025
Sophos , a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions, shared practical advice to help internet users safeguard their credentials and maintain continuous protection online. Sophos…
- 9 Feb 2016
ITU Marks World Internet Day with a Focus on Better Internet
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) yesterday celebrated Safer Internet Day #SID2016 to encourage the safe and responsible use of online technology, particularly among children and young…
- 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…
- 8 Feb 2017
Facebook Partners Nigerian Groups for Safer Internet
Facebook is partnering with public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations from Nigeria and across Africa under the rallying call “Be the change: unite for a better Internet”. …
- 10 Feb 2025
MRA Calls for Safer Internet User Rights in Nigeria
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Nigerian government to take legitimate measures to safeguard the rights and safety of internet users in the country. In a statement released ahead of Safer…
- 11 Feb 2020
Facebook, NGOs Across Africa to Work Together for a Better Internet
Facebook is partnering with nine non-profit organisations and government agencies throughout sub-Saharan Africa to raise awareness about Internet safety and security for Safer Internet Day,…
- 8 Feb 2016
SI Day: Facebook Releases Safety Tips for Teens, Parents
‎With Safer Internet (SI) Day coming up on the 9th of February, Antigone Davis, Facebook's head of Global Safety, has some tips to help parents and teenagers take more control over their security…
- 4 Feb 2018
NFVCB Cautions Youths on Use of Internet
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says it is important that children understand the benefits of being responsible on the internet. According to him, this will promote a safe…
- 16 Jun 2017
Capacity Building for Cyber Security in Nigeria
One of the biggest challenges on the internet today is cyber crime. This is because, hackers are becoming more sophisticated by the day. In order to ensure that the internet is much safer, there is…
- 9 Feb 2021
Google Strengthens Africa-wide Programmes to Keep Internet Users Safe Online
Google has announced a number of initiatives across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bolstering its continued efforts to keep children, young people and families safe online. Aligning with the theme…
- 17 Feb 2016
Facebook Kicks Off Global Effort on Women’s Safety
Facebook hosted a Women’s Safety roundtable in Kenya on February 10 with participants from NGOs, academia, women’s rights groups, and safety organisations from Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa to…
- 6 Feb 2019
CSOs, Nigerians Urge President Buhari to Sign Digital Rights Bill
The National Assembly on Tuesday transmitted the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. Sodiq Alabi, Communications Officer, Paradigm Initiative,…
- 11 Feb 2020
Google Dangles $1m Grants to Support Innovative Ideas Around Privacy, Safety of Families Online
Google has launched $1 million pan-African fund to support innovative ideas around privacy, trust and the safety of families online across sub-Saharan Africa. The company made the announcement at an…
- 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…
- E-Business16 Aug 2026
NiRA Explores Measures to Make .ng Domains Affordable, Safer for SMEs
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is exploring measures to make internet domain names more affordable and accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- 8 Feb 2022
Google to Improve Two-step Verification to keep Internet Users Safe Online
Google has announced expansion of its two-step verification (2SV) process for log-ins to enhance account security after its newly introduced two step verification initiative saw a 50 percent drop in…
- 8 Feb 2022
5 Safety Tips to Promote a More Empowering Experience for Youths Online
You will have a more empowering experience online, when you're sharing with the people you care about and engaging with the communities that interest you the most. That is why on this year's Safer…
- 25 Jun 2026
NITDA, Meta Roll Out New Programme to Keep Nigerian Youths Safe Online
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth online safety and digital literacy through strategic collaboration with Meta, as part…