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Kwara govt takes measures to address fake news, rumour peddling
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Ghana to implement action plan against misinformation in 2024
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Nigeria to partner UNESCO to tackle fake news in rural areas
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2023 in Review: Major fake news that clouded Nigeria’s media space
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