Misinformation
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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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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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Event
#Report: Empowering Students to Combat Fake News: FactCheckAfrica’s FactChecker Facilitates a Training Session at UDUS
BY: Mustapha LawalFactCheckAfrica’s fact-checker, Dauda Musbau, led a training session on “The Art of Fact-Checking Using Digital Tools” at Usmanu…
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April Fools’ Day: Clicks, Clowns, and Consequences
By Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaApril Fools’ Day, observed annually on April 1st, is a time-honored event characterised by pranks, jokes, and…
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