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#EndBadGovernance: Viral video of protesters stoning policemen is from Kenya, not Nigeria

General Opeyemi Kehinde -
A video has been spreading across multiple social media platforms with a claim that it shows protesters of #EndBadGovernancelnNigeria chasing 'soldiers' away with stones...

Microsoft, OpenAI announce $2 million fund to fight AI misinformation

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MICROSOFT and OpenAI have announced a $2 million Societal Resilience Fund to tackle AI misinformation and educate people around the world on the technology. This...

Sydney universities launch database to tackle information disorder

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
Researchers from three Sydney universities in Australia have developed an online database to track policies and regulations from 50 countries dealing with misinformation, AI...

Group organises public forum on countering election misinformation in Ghana

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organised a public forum on countering misinformation, disinformation and propaganda narratives ahead of the 2024 general...

How information disorder heightens tension, confuses public during crisis

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
MINUTES after Maryam Awwal heard a resounding explosion while seated at her residence located in Ikolaba Estate along New Bodija area in Ibadan, Oyo...

Germany uncovers pro-Russia disinformation campaign on X – Report

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
DIGITAL forensic experts in Germany have uncovered a vast, pro-Russia disinformation campaign against the government using thousands of fake accounts on X. The revelations come...

Canada launches online resource to combat electoral misinformation, disinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
ELECTIONS Canada has launched 'ElectoFacts', a new resource aimed at helping voters spot misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process in Canada. Elections Canada is...

Beware of online platforms claiming to be doing fact-checks, fact-checkers warn

News Fatimah Quadri -
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

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
EXPERTS drawn from the legal and media industry have called for increased media literacy and awareness for citizens including the implementation of a comprehensive...

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ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

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THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes...
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No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence

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A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
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Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

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IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced...
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Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!

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A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in...
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Video of razed properties allegedly by soldiers in Imo State is NOT recent

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A video showing burnt structures near an expressway has...

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ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

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THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes...
General

No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence

0
A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
Insights

Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

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IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced...
Economy

Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!

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A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in...
Security

Video of razed properties allegedly by soldiers in Imo State is NOT recent

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A video showing burnt structures near an expressway has...

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