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> both the teens and these adults lack the skills and literacy needed to navigate potential risks. I'd argue that this is common across the globe, not limited
by axegon_ 6y ago
> both the teens and these adults lack the skills and literacy needed to navigate potential risks.
I'd argue that this is common across the globe, not limited to Nigeria. Very few people bother to take the time to understand the implications and the true dangers of the internet are. Even till this day, I'm pretty sure that most people think "oreo" when they see the cookies banners... If anything, I'd argue children are more likely to know the difference. And there are the limited cases where some children surprise with how well they are aware of what is going on, at least on a fundamental level. Deep down, very limited number of people can tell, the rabbit hole has become ridiculously big.
- Kednicma 6y agoI think that looking at Nigeria is instructive precisely because it is so ordinary among developing nations, while still being massive. Nigeria's biggest asset is probably its population, and since Nigeria is one of the most-populated parts of Africa, education is very important for keeping society on its path. At the same time, any lessons learned about improving education in Nigeria can be brought to the rest of Africa and the world.