Misinformation
-
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…
Read More » -
Research
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Articles
Influence Operations: A Cankerworm on Information Cycle and Consumption
BY: Mustapha Lawal Beliefs are considered sacred, so many people hold whatever they choose to believe dearly. It is thought…
Read More » -
Articles
UNCOVERED: Bot Accounts, the Shadowy Purveyors of Misinformation on Social Media
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In recent years, there has been an inevitable rift of information pollution on social media as digital…
Read More » -
Articles
The Troubling Trend of Misinformation from Nigeria’s Government Officials
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Oluwaseye Ogunsanya 1 year later, the Tinubu administration still struggles with effective public communication. Two conflicting…
Read More » -
Articles
Shifting from Fiction to Facts: How Far Will Elon Musk’s Community Notes on X Go?
By: Sultan Usman In an era where misinformation and disinformation are rampant across social media platforms, X (formerly known as…
Read More » -
Event
#Report: Empowering Students to Combat Fake News: FactCheckAfrica’s FactChecker Facilitates a Training Session at UDUS
BY: Mustapha Lawal FactCheckAfrica’s fact-checker, Dauda Musbau, led a training session on “The Art of Fact-Checking Using Digital Tools” at…
Read More » -
Articles
April Fools’ Day: Clicks, Clowns, and Consequences
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha April Fools’ Day, observed annually on April 1st, is a time-honored event characterised by pranks, jokes,…
Read More »