Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- A report by Australia's online safety regulator has revealed that many children in the country are accessing social media platforms despite age restrictions.

The study, released on Thursday, comes as the government prepares to enforce a ban preventing those under 16 from using such services.

The report, based on a national survey of children aged eight to 15, examined responses from major platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch.

Findings showed that 80% of children aged eight to 12 were using social media in 2024, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat being the most popular choices.

Although most platforms require users to provide their birth dates during sign-up, the report found...