Understanding the Impact of Fake News on Society in Nigeria
Fake news has become a pervasive force in Nigeria’s digital space, affecting political discourse, public health, and social cohesion. As digital communication channels expand, misinformation is not only widespread it also undermines trust in institutions and disrupts everyday life. Nigerian citizens faced an attack of fabricated information that ranges from the manipulated last pandemic statistics […]
What You Should Know About The Social Media Bill
One of the hot topics to make the rounds on social media following the emergence of the #EndSARS movement is about a bill that would regulate the online space should it become law. The bill which had raised eyebrows in 2019 when it was first proposed received attention from the public once again after […]
Don’t Be a Victim of Online Hoaxes
There is quite a large number of misinformation flying around the internet, from job openings to news, to prophecy, and even Government announcements, most times asking recipients to re-share. Most people go ahead to re-share without confirming the authenticity of these information. These information come your way mostly through Facebook, BBM WhatsApp and other social […]
Facebook and Twitter Partner With First Draft Network to Tackle Fake News
The spate of fake news online has become alarming, especially with the speed of its reach, and there is seemingly no way of ensuring the authenticity of information that is posted online, yet. To tackle this problem First Draft Coalition was formed with the backing of Google. First Draft Coalition is a network of over […]