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Fact-checkers, journalists urged to curb misinformation to safeguard democracy in Africa
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DUBAWA’s report on ‘Baba Aisha herbal medicine’ wins at Global Fact 10
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Global Fact-Check Fund: FactCheckHub, Dubawa, 33 others get Google/YouTube grant
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Factual information necessary in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy – US Consulate
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