Nigeria Porn Lovers suffers Setback. Pornography in Nigeria for has become increasingly accessible in today’s digital age, raising complex questions about its impact on individuals and society. Nigeria has a significant and growing audience for pornography, with the country ranking second globally in terms of consumption .
The majority of porn viewers in Nigeria are male, but there is a growing number of female viewers
While some people may view pornography as a normal aspect of sexual exploration and education, it can also lead to significant psychological and emotional consequences.
Nigerian House of Representatives Directs NCC to Block Pornographic Sites
However, the breaking news and reality is that the Nigerian House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites within the country.
The House has called on the Commission to compel all internet service providers to immediately block such content.
The motion was sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Katsina State.
In presenting the motion that led to the passing of the resolution, Tafoki argued that cyber pornography is becoming a global issue, stating that Nigeria has not taken adequate steps to address the problem.
He emphasized that Nigeria is a “highly religious country” where major faiths preach against and prohibit nudity and obscenity.
The lawmaker further noted that several countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have enacted laws to ban pornography.
To reinforce his argument, the Katsina lawmaker referenced warnings from psychologists and sociologists regarding the negative impact of pornography.
According to him, pornography can lead to adultery, prostitution, and addiction.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content,” he said.
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, subjected the motion to a voice vote, where the lawmakers expressed their support for it.
The House directed the NCC to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive.
While Nigeria has no national laws prohibiting pornography, the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention) Act of 2015 bans child pornography.
The impact of pornography on Nigerian society is a topic of concern.
Some experts argue that it contributes to the normalization of sexual objectification and the degradation of women, leading to an increase in gender-based violence and sexual harassment.
Others point out that it can lead to addiction, desensitization to sexual content, and a decrease in sexual satisfaction and intimacy in real-life relationships.
