Topic: Tips for identifying disinformation
Producer: Vivian Onovwewhare (FRCN)
Co-Producer: Opeyemi Kehinde (ICIR)
Presenter: Itoro Etukudo
Date: November 2, 2023.
Fact Finders is a programme brought to you by The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) in collaboration with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), to empower you with essential knowledge on how to recognize and effectively counter misinformation and disinformation narratives in Nigeria. This programme is powered by The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Abuja.
INTRO: In this edition, we will be delving into an increasingly common issue in today’s digital world, disinformation. With the rise of social media and the ease of sharing information, it has become crucial for all of us to be able to identify and differentiate between false and factual information. On the programme today, we will provide you with valuable tips and techniques to safeguard yourself against disinformation, ensuring that you have the necessary know-hows to critically evaluate the information you consume. We have in the studio, Kunle Adebajo, Investigative Editor at Humangle.