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PROTECTING THE NIGERIAN CHILD FROM THE DANGERS OF ONLINE TECHNOLOGY

  You can probably remember how ecstatic you were when you got your first tablet or PlayStation, and you are probably daydreaming of getting the latest iPhone or FIFA, but have you ever considered the dangers of online technology and the damage it can cause you? Everything in life has its advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, merits and demerits, upsides and downsides; oftentimes, one feature outweighs the other. Still, I have no doubt in my mind that the dangers of online technology have become increasingly disturbing, and its effects are a great cause of concern. Technology as a whole came to be as a result of the desperate desire to make life basically easier, comfortable and better. However, it has become an issue of concern as it affects the young Nigerian child. According to the Nigerian Communication Commission, the average Nigerian child spends up to 3-10 hours on online technology, which is rapidly increasing daily. Today, technology has become almost i...