LACK of enough human resources is affecting the capacities fact-checking organisations to tackle misinformation effectively, a report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed. The report titled “State of the Fact-checkers 2022” shows that most of the fact-checking organizations …
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’ Coalition (NFC) gave the warning on Thursday during a Twitter Space organized by FactsMatterNG in …
EXPERTS drawn from the legal and media industry have called for increased media literacy and awareness for citizens including the implementation of a comprehensive legal framework to curb misinformation in Nigeria. This call was made on Thursday during a Twitter …
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 the US-based global body of fact-checkers said the social media platforms are providing the IFCN …
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. Some experts made the call on Wednesday at the opening of a 2-day international summit organised …
FACT-CHECKERS across the globe under the auspices of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) have condemned the decision of the Philippine government to revoke Rappler’s ability to operate in the country. The Philippine government had ordered that Rappler, a news platform …
TWO fact-checks published by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), have been shortlisted for the Global Fact 9 award in Norway. The reports were shortlisted under the High Impact Fact-Check category. Global Fact 9, the only conference dedicated to …
Telegram has put up measures to curb misinformation in Brazil ahead of the country’s presidential election in October 2022. In a report by Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), the cross-platform instant messaging app says it will create a channel of …
JOURNALISTS, fact-checkers, policymakers, tech and media experts will converge in Oslo, Norway between June 22 – 25, 2022 to attend the ninth edition of the Global Fact conference. This year’s gathering, otherwise known as Global Fact 9, is one of …
WHEN Russia invaded Ukraine last week, several disinformations were in circulation which prompted the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) to swing into action. The IFCN is a body that brings together about 120 fact-checking organisations and advocates of factual information from …
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