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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

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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

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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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