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Five quick tips to identify fake news shared on social media

It's no longer news that online users are faced with the perennial problem of fake news as they surf the internet or navigate various...

2023 Elections: EU observers list Keyamo, Fani-Kayode as purveyors of fake news

THE European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Nigeria, has listed two prominent Nigerians, Festus Keyamo and Femi Fani Kayode (FFK), as purveyors...

FactsMatterNG offers in-person workshop to combat misinformation

FactsMatterNG - a member of the Nigerian Fact-Checkers' Coalition - is offering an in-person workshop to empower participants with tools and knowledge needed to...

May 29: DSS warns citizens, media against fake news, false alarms

NIGERIA's Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the citizens, media and Civil Society Organisations to shun fake news, false alarms, and sensationalism ahead...

China shuts down over 100,000 fake social media accounts

THE Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has confirmed the shutdown of no fewer than 100,000 social media accounts over misrepresentation of news anchors and...

NUJ bemoans increased fake news on social media

THE Nigeria Union of Journalists has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of false information on social media calling on Nigeria's media to take...

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...

INEC seeks Meta’s collaboration to tackle election disinformation

NIGERIA's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is in talks with the management of Meta (Facebook parent company) to combat the menace of election disinformation...

#NigeriaDecides2023: 10 disinformation trends in election season

By Allwell Okpi   Nigeria’s 2023 elections are only weeks away. Voters are set to pick a president and members of the national assembly on 25...

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Fact-checking Ajayi’s claims at the Ondo 2024 gubernatorial debate

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Image showing Tinubu on sickbed is doctored!

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Navigating misinformation in the 2024 US election: What voters need to know

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How true are Sanwo-Olu’s claims on Lagos budget performance, education?

THE Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made multiple...

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Fact-checking Ajayi’s claims at the Ondo 2024 gubernatorial debate

AT a debate organised by Channels TV on Sunday,...

Image showing Tinubu on sickbed is doctored!

A Facebook user, Sokoto Birni has shared an image...

Navigating misinformation in the 2024 US election: What voters need to know

THE 2024 US presidential election billed for Tuesday, November...

How true are Sanwo-Olu’s claims on Lagos budget performance, education?

THE Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made multiple...