The idea of banning social media for those under 15 in Nigeria is certainly worth discussing, but implementing it would face significant practical hurdles. Unlike the UAE, which has high levels of digital oversight and infrastructure, Nigeria’s fragmented internet access and lack of a robust national digital identification system would make enforcement incredibly difficult. While protecting children from cyberbullying and harmful content is a noble goal, a hard ban might just push kids toward using VPNs or other workarounds, potentially making their online activity even more secretive and unsafe. A more balanced approach might be to focus on age-appropriate digital literacy in schools and encouraging better parental monitoring tools, which acknowledge that the digital world is already an inseparable part of modern development. Ultimately, the solution probably lies in guiding children on how to navigate the web responsibly rather than trying to cut them off from a tool that is essential for their future competitiveness.