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WAJIC 2023: Fact-checking organisations deploy innovative techs to combat misinformation

Fact-checking organisations in Africa are deploying innovative methods and technologies to aid fact-checking efforts and counter the spread of misinformation and disinformation on the...

Fact-checkers, researchers urged to balance reportage to combat fake news effectively

FACT-CHECKERS have called on academic researchers to put more efforts in making their output relevant to disinformation experts. Academic researchers on the other hand have...

Factual information necessary in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy – US Consulate

THE United States Consulate in Lagos has emphasized the importance of factual information in strengthening Nigeria's democracy and public institutions. This call was made by...

Limited human resources is hindering fight against misinformation – Report

LACK of enough human resources is affecting the capacities fact-checking organisations to tackle misinformation effectively, a report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has...

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'...

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...

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...

2023 election: How dearth of data threatens fact-checking, exposes citizens to political misinformation in Nigeria

ON August 20, 2022, the presidential candidate of Accord Party, Christopher Imumolen said Nigeria has about 350,000 police personnel while speaking about his plan...

Google, YouTube partner IFCN to support global fact-checking initiatives with $13.2m grant

THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has announced a partnership with Google and YouTube to support the fight against misinformation globally. A statement on Tuesday from...

Africa Facts Summit 2022: Experts call for increased use of radio for media literacy

FACT-CHECKERS in Africa have been urged to use radio broadcasts more for media literacy as part of strategies towards combating misinformation in the continent....

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Online image of El-Rufai with ‘wiretapping device’ AI generated

AN image purportedly showing former Kaduna State governor, Nasir...

No, Seyi Tinubu didn’t donate mats to bury victims of terrorist attacks in north

A viral post circulating on social media platforms claims...

No, Video does not show Putin paying respect to Khamenei

A video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin laying flowers...

Red flags to recognise AI-assisted Ponzi scheme adverts online

ORCHESTRATORS of Ponzi schemes have increasingly turned to artificial...

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Online image of El-Rufai with ‘wiretapping device’ AI generated

AN image purportedly showing former Kaduna State governor, Nasir...

No, Seyi Tinubu didn’t donate mats to bury victims of terrorist attacks in north

A viral post circulating on social media platforms claims...

No, Video does not show Putin paying respect to Khamenei

A video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin laying flowers...

Red flags to recognise AI-assisted Ponzi scheme adverts online

ORCHESTRATORS of Ponzi schemes have increasingly turned to artificial...