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Six major misinformation subjects Nigerian fact-checkers battled in 2020

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Six major misinformation subjects Nigerian fact-checkers battled in 2020

Dubawa February 1, 2021 0

Fake news has gradually evolved to settle as a force that can’t be completely ruled out so...

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International Fact-Checking Network nominated for Nobel Prize

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International Fact-Checking Network nominated for Nobel Prize

Dubawa January 22, 2021 0

By the International Fact-Checking Network The International Fact-Checking Network, housed at the non-profit Poynter Institute for Media...

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Research: Analysis of Claims on #EndSARS Protest in Nigeria

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Research: Analysis of Claims on #EndSARS Protest in Nigeria

Dubawa December 14, 2020 0

By Folarin Jamiu What started as a peaceful protest that compelled President Muhammadu Buhari to respond to...

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Network Analysis: How to find, trace voices behind the ‘noise’ on social media

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Network Analysis: How to find, trace voices behind the ‘noise’ on social media

Dubawa December 7, 2020 0

By Nelly Kalu In a digital open-source investigation, there is interest in the individuals or entities in...

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

Dubawa November 30, 2020 0

By Kunle Adebajo Have you been following the official Facebook page of that reputable media outlet or...

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The evolving nature of truth in today’s journalism: A need for fact-based reporting

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The evolving nature of truth in today’s journalism: A need for fact-based reporting

Dubawa November 23, 2020 0

By Silas Jonathan Evolution has taken its toll on human existence and its subsistence in various life...

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Cure Myths and False Ratings Lead COVID-19 Fact-Checks in Nigeria, With Governments as Most Targeted Entities

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Cure Myths and False Ratings Lead COVID-19 Fact-Checks in Nigeria, With Governments as Most Targeted Entities

Dubawa November 16, 2020 0

By Raheemat Adeniran The advent of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, brought with it an unprecedented era of...

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Facebook Fact-Checking Policy Framework and Nigerian Politicians: A Critical Reflection

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Facebook Fact-Checking Policy Framework and Nigerian Politicians: A Critical Reflection

Dubawa November 9, 2020 0

By Folarin Jamiu In the event of elections around the world in 2020 and challenges posed by...

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#EndSARS: The Trend And Threat Of Fake Social Media Accounts

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#EndSARS: The Trend And Threat Of Fake Social Media Accounts

Dubawa November 2, 2020 0

By Kunle Adebayo There are 33 million active monthly users of Facebook in Nigeria. There are also...

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Research: Mapping the relationship between newsrooms and factchecking organizations

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Research: Mapping the relationship between newsrooms and factchecking organizations

Dubawa October 26, 2020 0

By Raji Rasaki There is little or no debate as to whether information disorder has become endemic...

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