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The Role of AI-Integrated SMS Platforms/Website Interfaces in Fact-Checking for Election Integrity
By Ajibola Osungbohun IntroductionMisinformation and disinformation threaten election integrity and democratic processes. Traditional fact-checking methods often struggle to keep pace with…
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FactCheckAfrica Hosts Series of Community Sensitization Workshops in Ekiti
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In a continued and proactive effort to combat the misinformation among marginalized groups, especially in rural communities, FactCheckAfrica…
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Disinformation and Economic Policies: Assessing the Impact of Fake News on Business Operations in Nigeria
Fact-checking organizations like FactCheckAfrica have made progress in debunking false information. However, more proactive engagement is needed, especially in the…
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Gendered Disinformation: A Silent Threat to Digital Rights and Democracy
BY: Mustapha LawalIn an era where digital spaces have become critical avenues for public discourse and political engagement, the proliferation…
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Meta’s Dangerous Move to End Fact-Checking: A Major Setback for Information Integrity
BY: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaMeta’s recent decision to dismantle its third-party fact-checking program marks a dramatic departure from its previous stance…
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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles: Safety, Efficiency, and Transparency: What We Know!
BY: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaIn response to the economic pressures caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and the deregulation of…
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FactCheckAfrica Interventions Spurs Critical Thinking Among Kwara Residents
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In the wake of public backlash against a false claim made by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq during the presentation…
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FactCheckAfrica Leads Efforts in Advancing Information Integrity Through Milestone Initiatives
Here, Habeeb Adisa, Head of Programs and Ogunsanya Oluwaseye, Lead Researcher at FactCheckAfrica, gave a brief of how the organisation…
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EXPLAINER: What Does the Law Say About Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility to Run for Nigeria’s Presidency?
BY: Ajibola OsungbohunOn December 9, 2024, an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Onsogbu, posted a tweet stating, “Dear Ob!diots, Former President…
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Fact-Check: Are Niger Delta Militants the First Terrorists in Nigeria?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim An X user with the username, Sarki @Waspapping_ claimed that the first terrorists in Nigeria were the Niger…
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