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Fake news: Facebook, NITDA set to collaborate on media literacy in Nigeria

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THE AMERICAN multinational technology conglomerate Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., has visited the head office of the National Information Technology Development...

Nigerian presidency repeats lies, half-truths on infrastructure projects in South-East ( Part 2)

Government Policy Odinaka Anudu -
THE second part of this investigation continues to examine the claims of the Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE) on critical infrastructure projects in...

Empowering citizens with basic verification skills key to fighting political misinformation ― Experts

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EMPHASIS has again been placed on the need to empower the citizens with basic verification skills in order to fight against political misinformation and...

Nigerian presidency repeats lies, half-truths on infrastructure projects in South-East (Part 1)

Government Policy Odinaka Anudu -
ON September 7, 2021, the Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE) published what it called 'a compendium of President Buhari's ongoing and completed infrastructure...

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global fact-checkers unite to battle disinformation

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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...

YouTube proposes new steps to tackle misinformation

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

YouTube and combatting misinformation, disinformation

Insights Pamela Ephraim -
TO curb the spread of misinformation on the internet, YouTube has joined other platforms such as Google and Facebook to collaborate with fact-checkers using...

Information management central to tackling misinformation – Gbajabiamila

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THE SPEAKER of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated that bad actors are banking on emerging technology and new media to manipulate...

Avoiding false and misleading information

Tutorials Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
The advancement in technology and access to the internet over time has aided in amplifying misinformation. The tools and means for disseminating information are...

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...
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