Misinformation
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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: Viral Video Claiming Bandits Are Exporting Mined Minerals by Helicopter Is Not From Nigeria
BY: Rasheedat Abidiesin CLAIM: An X user via video claimed that bandits in Northern Nigeria are exporting mined minerals in…
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Articles
FIAP and FactCheckAfrica Convene Lagos Regional Workshop to Strengthen Media and Civil Society Capacity for Democratic and Peaceful Elections in Nigeria
Under the EU Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project Lagos, Nigeria – The Fundación para la Internacionalización…
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Technical Support and Small Grant for Fact-Checking Platforms in Nigeria
Strengthening Technology, Innovation, and Information Integrity Ahead of the 2027 Elections The Fundación para la Internacionalización de las Administraciones Públicas…
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Investigations
Mapping Hate: How Digital Narratives Are Fueling Fear, Division, and the Risk of Political Violence Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
BY: Habeeb Adisa Nigeria is once again approaching a critical political season. Although the 2027 general elections are still months…
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AI Harms
OP-ED: How Low Digital Literacy Is Fueling Nigeria’s Misinformation Crisis
BY: Mustapha Lawal Ahead of the 2023 General elections, as Nigerians headed to the polls to elect a new president,…
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AI Harms
“It Feels True”: Why Political Deepfakes Are Becoming More Persuasive in Nigeria
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the weeks leading to Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, social media users encountered an endless stream of…
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Blog
EXPLAINER: What BVAS and IReV Can And Cannot Do During the Ekiti Governorship Election
BY: Mustapha Lawal As Ekiti State conducts its governorship election, two technologies will play a central role in the process:…
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Articles
MEDIA LITERACY: Ekiti Decides: Here’s How to Spot Election Misinformation Before You Share
BY: Mustapha Lawal As voters across Ekiti State head to polling units on Saturday, June 20, they will not only…
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Articles
Ekiti Decides 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Saturday’s Governorship Election
By Mustapha Lawal On Saturday, June 20, 2026, voters across Ekiti State will head to the polls to elect their…
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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: Oshiomhole’s Denial Contradicts His Remarks on Alleged Forged Signatures in Natasha Suspension Report
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Senator Adams Oshiomhole denied reports that he alleged senators’ signatures were forged on the report that…
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