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Beware of online platforms claiming to be doing fact-checks, fact-checkers warn
Nigerians have been warned to be wary of several online platforms claiming to be credible fact-checking platforms in the country.
Members of the Nigerian Fact-checkers'...
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Experts call for increased media literacy, collaborations to tackle fake news
EXPERTS drawn from the legal and media industry have called for increased media literacy and awareness for citizens including the implementation of a comprehensive...
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ICIR, FactCheckHub unveil trivia game to curb political misinformation
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) in collaboration with the FactCheckHub has launched an online trivia game to checkmate the spread of misinformation...
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2023 Elections: Nigerian fact-checkers unveil situation rooms in Lagos, Abuja
THE Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has unveiled its situation rooms to combat misinformation ahead of the 2023 general elections starting on Saturday, February 25.Â
The...
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How job cuts by major social media companies is affecting global fight against misinformation, disinformation
JOB cuts by major social media companies is affecting many teams saddled with the task of curbing misinformation and disinformation on those social platforms.
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2023: Nigerian fact-checkers deploy Full Fact’s AI tools to combat election-related misinformation
FULL Fact, a UK-based fact-checking organisation, has partnered with the Nigerian Fact-checkers Coalition (NFC) to promote credibility of information available in public space during...
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ICIR, FactCheckHub train FCT teachers, students on fact-checking
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) in collaboration with the FactCheckHub on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 trained some teachers and students of Government...
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TikTok vows to uphold Nigeria’s poll integrity, launches in-app election guide
TIKTOK has announced the launch of the Nigeria Election Hub, an in-app election guide, with promises to uphold the integrity of the country's general...
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2023: Meta tightens regulations to promote Nigeria’s election integrity
AHEAD of Nigeria's 2023 elections, Meta has announced steps it is taking to "help preserve the integrity of the general elections."
Adaora Ikenze, Head of...
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2023 election: INEC disowns fake ad-hoc staff recruitment website
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a website advertising ad-hoc staff positions for the agency for the 2023 general election.
It will be...
