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IFCN announces speakers for Global Fact 12

THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has announced keynote speakers for the 12th edition of Global Fact-checking Summit. The world’s largest fact-checking...

IFCN condemns harassment of Tempo journalists, urges protection for independent media

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has condemned unequivocally a series of escalating threats and harassment targeted at Indonesia’s Tempo media group, one of its...

Global fact-checkers grapple with harassment, cyberattacks and financial instability – Report

A new report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed that fact-checking organisations across the world are operating under increasing pressure, persistent harassment,...

Navigating information space: experts debate the role of community notes in fact-checking

AS misinformation and disinformation continue to shape public discourse, experts on Friday gathered to discuss the role of community notes in combating false information. Hosted...

IFCN awards 2024 GROW grants to 20 organisations

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute, has awarded $50,000 each from the 2024 GROW grant to 20 fact-checking organisations globally to...

Spread the Facts grant: IFCN awards $300,000 to ten fact-checking organisations

THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has awarded $300,000 as part of Meta's "Spread the Facts" grant to ten fact-checking organisations...

FactsMatterNG, 38 others get Google/YouTube grant from IFCN

FactsMatterNG, a Nigerian digital-driven organisation that supports fact-checking amplification across social media platforms, is among the 39 organisations from 34 countries that receive a...

IFCN announces application for ENGAGE phase of the Google’s Global Fact Check Fund

THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has announced that applications for the ENGAGE phase of Google-backed Global Fact Check Fund is...

Fact-checkers, researchers urged to balance reportage to combat fake news effectively

FACT-CHECKERS have called on academic researchers to put more efforts in making their output relevant to disinformation experts. Academic researchers on the other hand have...

DUBAWA’s report on ‘Baba Aisha herbal medicine’ wins at Global Fact 10

Dubawa has emerged winner of the highest impact fact-check at the Global Fact 10 awards held in Seoul, South Korea on Friday. Announcing the winners...

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NFC sets up situation room for Anambra election

THE Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has launched situation rooms...

Image does NOT show Ribadu meeting with service chiefs after Trump’s military action threat

AN image showing the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu,...

 Video does not show Tinubu’s response to Trump’s military action threat

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to...

No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

A claim that the Nigerian Army is using old...

Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

CAMBODIA’S Information Ministry says it has uncovered 2,810 cases...

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NFC sets up situation room for Anambra election

THE Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has launched situation rooms...

Image does NOT show Ribadu meeting with service chiefs after Trump’s military action threat

AN image showing the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu,...

 Video does not show Tinubu’s response to Trump’s military action threat

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to...

No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

A claim that the Nigerian Army is using old...

Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

CAMBODIA’S Information Ministry says it has uncovered 2,810 cases...