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Experts call for increased media literacy, collaborations to tackle fake news

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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

News Faith Abeka -
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

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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

News Faith Abeka -
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

News Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
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....

INEC urges media organisations to fact-check stories before dissemination

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked media organisations in Nigeria to always fact-check stories before processing them for public consumption. INEC chairman, Professor...

Facebook silent as anti-abortion disinformation in Spanish language spreads, study reveals

News Niyi Oyedeji -
A new study by Naral Pro-Choice America’s research team has revealed how some Facebook pages are spreading disinformation in Spanish language about abortion to...
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