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Articles
Can YouTube Notes Combat Disinformation Effectively?
BY: Mustapha LawalEarlier in 2022, YouTube faced significant criticism from a global coalition of fact-checking organisations. In a letter signed…
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Research
[DOWNLOAD] Understanding and Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Nigeria: Legal, Social, and Comparative Perspectives
Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as significant global challenges in the digital age, affecting societies, democratic processes, public health, and…
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DOWNLOAD: Information Disorder, a Malady on Elections in Nigeria
From party officials’ half-truths, to wild conspiracy theories, to fabricated news articles, fake news has spread far and wide in…
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Research
DOWNLOAD: Assessing the Impact of Misinformation on Children in Nigeria
Misinformation has become a pressing concern globally, with significant implications for various aspects of society. This study aims to assess…
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Articles
Influence Operations: A Cankerworm on Information Cycle and Consumption
BY: Mustapha LawalBeliefs are considered sacred, so many people hold whatever they choose to believe dearly. It is thought that…
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Did Oyo Govt Approve N25,000 Cash Transfer to Celebrate Eid Festival?
By Quadri Yahya ClaimThe Oyo state government has approved the sum of N25,000 cash transfer to celebrate the Muslim festival.VerdictMisleading. Full TextA…
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Fact-Check: Is Kwara State Government Offering N43,000 As New Minimum Wage?
By Dauda MusbauClaimA Glance at what Nigeria’s 36 states are offering as minimum wage.Verdict The Claim that Kwara State is offering…
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FactCheck: Did EFCC Declare Fubara, River State Governor Wanted Recently?
BY: Mustapha LawalClaim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently declared River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara for fraud.Screenshot of…
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Contrary to X’s User Claim, Huspuppi Is Still In Jail
BY: Sultan UsmanClaimA social media post claimed that Huspuppi had been released from prison. VerdictMisleading! FactCheckAfrica’s findings show that the claim…
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Fact Check
Misinfo Alert: Claim on Edun’s Proposal of N105,000 as Minimum Wage, False
By Mohamed TaoheedClaimThe presidency has proposed N105,000 today as the new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu for consideration.VerdictFalse!…
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