In recent times, we’ve seen various phishing scams play out on multiple online platforms that give way for hackers to get information and play attacks on unsuspecting audiences. However, the online platform where this activity takes place constantly is WhatsApp, …
A claim that the Nigerian government has started distributing fuel subsidy removal palliative to fifty million Nigerians has been circulating on WhatsApp. The claim was contained in a broadcast message sent to various contacts in a WhatsApp group. The message …
A telephone number attributed to the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has surfaced online with a claim that the governor makes his WhatsApp contact public to solicit the support of Lagos residents in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. …
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 …
A press release attributed to the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has claimed that the application for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) staff replacement has commenced. The circular titled: “Nigeria Immigration Service Notice of 2022/2023 General …
By Silas Jonathan A video, which depicted Senator Dino Melaye expressing his support for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, is circulating on social media, especially on WhatsApp. This is coming few …
Meta has announced a new AI-powered tool to combat the spread of online misinformation globally. The Facebook parent company unveiled the new tool called Sphere after years of criticisms over alleged role of its social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram …
A VIRAL post circulating on WhatsApp in Nigeria claimed that Professor Yemi Osinbajo, through his campaign group, is giving out N33,000 as a support grant to every Nigerian. The post, retrieved from WhatsApp on the 31st of May 2022, claimed …
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed plans to assist fact-checkers globally to tackle misinformation on WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging app, through grant support. According to Poynter Institute’s IFCN, the support, in partnership with Meta, tagged “Spread the Facts …
Troubling misinformation around COVID-19 and its vaccines hits Nigeria. The country also has to bother about cyber insecurity riding on the coattails of the pandemic. In March 2021, an alum posted on her alumni WhatsApp group, “Hurry up and get …
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