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Facebook users take down false posts of Nigeria’s division after DUBAWA’s fact-check
Weeks after DUBAWA published a fact-check about a misleading statement attributed to Riley Moore, Facebook users have removed the claims.…
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CJID trains INEC officials ahead of FCT Area Council election
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), through its Media in National Elections Project (MiNE) and DUBAWA, in partnership…
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DUBAWA’s Copy editor nominated for 2026 Global Journalism Award
Full Text DUBAWA’s copy editor, Simbiat Bakare, has been nominated for the 2026 Global Journalism Prize—True Story Award. She was…
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IFCN raises eyebrows over US visa restrictions on fact-checkers, content moderators
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has condemned the United States’ recent move to tighten visa access to fact-checkers and content…
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DUBAWA wraps 2025 Kwame Karikari Fellowship with award ceremony
Some of the fellows of the 2025 Kwame Karikari fact-checking and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) fellowship were celebrated with awards…
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DUBAWA, DAIDAC launch project to combat disinformation, boost peacebuilding in Northern Nigeria
Amidst the surge of foreign-sponsored disinformation threatening national stability, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has launched a…
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#AnambraDecides2025: NFC activates situation room ahead of Anambra election
The Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has opened its situation rooms for the Anambra state governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, November…
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Why INEC may postpone voting in some areas — what it really means
As Nigerians anticipate the Anambra off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 8, there are growing speculations that the Independent National…
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After DUBAWA’s report, Facebook users delete misleading posts, X account suspended
Months after DUBAWA’s report debunking a video of rotten naira notes allegedly discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform and Putin-Ajaokuta Steel top claims fact-checked last week
Intensifying the fight against misinformation in Nigeria and Africa at large, DUBAWA’s fact-checks last week covered Vladimir Putin’s purported comment…
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