META said it has shut down close to 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts, groups and pages associated with a Chinese political spam network that had targeted users in Australia and other parts of the world. This was disclosed in a …
A recent survey carried out by the University of Cambridge has shown that Gen Z and Millennials are more susceptible to fake news than older generations despite spending more time online than older adults. The FactCheckHub has published a quick tutorial …
It’s no longer news that online users are faced with the perennial problem of fake news as they surf the internet or navigate various social media platforms. But knowing how to identify what can be labelled as fake news is …
TRADITIONAL media outlets in Nigeria are embracing new digital formats and channels, as more people gain access to the internet, a 2023 Digital News Report by Reuters Institute has shown. According to the report, as fewer people turn to traditional …
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of false information on social media calling on Nigeria’s media to take a stand against the degradation of the journalism profession. The National President of the Union, Christopher …
JOB cuts by major social media companies is affecting many teams saddled with the task of curbing misinformation and disinformation on those social platforms. It will be recalled that major social media platforms have spent years in expanding their efforts …
As part of their strategy to undermine Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, fake news merchants are now attributing unfounded statements to public figures to dissuade the Nigerian electorate, findings by The FactCheckHub have revealed. As the elections approach, The FactCheckHub observed …
TIKTOK has announced the launch of the Nigeria Election Hub, an in-app election guide, with promises to uphold the integrity of the country’s general election, as Nigerians head to the poll on February 25, 2023. The in-app guide is aimed …
By Allwell Okpi Nigeria’s 2023 elections are only weeks away. Voters are set to pick a president and members of the national assembly on 25 February, and governors and state assemblies two weeks later. As campaigning hits the home …
YOUTUBE has announced plans to certify the YouTube account of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of its effort to reduce misinformation on the platform. A media report credited to the AFP quoted the online video-sharing and social …