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Bolivian journalists develop chatbot to counter misinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
JOURNALISTS and developers at ChequeaBolivia have developed Checki, a chatbot that uses multimedia content and games to fight misinformation among young people. The project was...

ICFJ offers training for journalists to ‘disarm disinformation’

News Fatimah Quadri -
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is now accepting applications for the “training of trainers” opportunity from individuals in Africa, Asia, Europe and the...

Factual information necessary in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy – US Consulate

News Fatimah Quadri -
THE United States Consulate in Lagos has emphasized the importance of factual information in strengthening Nigeria's democracy and public institutions. This call was made by...

Fact-checking not enough amidst disinformation and influence operations – Experts

News Fatimah Quadri -
SOME experts have charged fact-checkers to develop more alternatives such as media literacy, engaging in offline or non-technological methods and collaborating with traditional media...

ICIR/ICFJ to hold social media regulation webinar

Insights Bamas Victoria -
THE International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), in collaboration with The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), is organising a webinar on social media regulation...

Ezekwesili, others mull new approach against fake news

Insights Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
NIGERIA’s former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday, disclosed the need to consider motivating purveyors of factual information, through incentives as a...

Ezekwesili, others headline ICIR, ICFJ Knight Fellowship webinar on misinformation

Insights Niyi Oyedeji -
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) in conjunction with the ICFJ Knight Fellowship in Nigeria will on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021, hold a...

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