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House of reps Advances Bill to Shield Children Online from Harmful Content

Sponsored by Olumide Osoba, a legislator from Ogun state, the bill advocates for internet service providers to block and remove explicit content that harms children.

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The House of Representatives, on Thursday, approved a bill at its second reading aimed at safeguarding children from online violence and exploitation.

Sponsored by Olumide Osoba, a legislator from Ogun state, the bill advocates for internet service providers to block and remove explicit content that harms children.

Osoba emphasized the increasing risks children face online in the digital age and stressed the need for a robust legislative intervention.

The bill calls for collaboration among stakeholders, including parents, clergy, police, legal aid, and internet service providers, to establish a comprehensive framework for protecting children from online threats.

Osoba stated that the Child Online Access Protection Bill is crucial for ensuring a safer digital future for Nigeria’s youth.

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