Misinformation
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Peter Obi Led a Protest in Abuja, Misleading!
BY– Afeez RabiuClaim: A video circulating on social media claims that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi was leading…
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Fact-Check: Viral Deepfake Video Making Statements About Kamala Harris, shared by Elon Musk without proper attribution is Parody!
By: Mustapha LawalClaimA viral video shared by Elon Musk contains controversial statements about Vice President Kamala Harris.Verdict False! The video is…
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Content Monetisation: How Facebook’s Content Strategy Could Fuel and Reward Misinformation
BY: Mustapha LawalInformation is the new oil!Every content creator (social media user) is actively searching for the next viral piece…
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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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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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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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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 technology…
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The Troubling Trend of Misinformation from Nigeria’s Government Officials
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Oluwaseye Ogunsanya1 year later, the Tinubu administration still struggles with effective public communication. Two conflicting press…
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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 Twitter)…
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