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YouTube proposes new steps to tackle misinformation

News Niyi Oyedeji -
IN a bid to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform, YouTube has proposed three new steps. This development is coming a few...

Nigerian government charges radio stations to shun fake news

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
The Nigerian Government has charged radio stations in the country to abstain from fake news and to ensure that only credible and factual information...

Fake News: Lai Mohammed seeks partnership with Nigerians in Diaspora

Insights Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
AS part of efforts to check the spread of fake news, the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, sought partnership with...

COVID-19: Reading fake news changes people’s behaviour, study reveals

Insights Niyi Oyedeji -
A study around COVID-19 misinformation says fake stories can change people's behaviour which can have bigger effects on health. The online study which was conducted...

Emotionally intelligent people better at spotting fake news

Insights Editorial -
By  Tony Anderson, University of Strathclyde and David James Robertson, University of Strathclyde The spread of misinformation – in the form of unsubstantiated...
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