Reports
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Fact-Checking in an Infodemic: Examining the Information Ecosystem in West Africa
Abstract Information disorder is a growing concern in the global information ecosystem. Advances in technologies have liberalised information access and…
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Assessing Fact-checking Competence of Journalism Lecturers in Ondo State Tertiary Institutions
Abstract The journalism business has moved from using conventional media like radio, television or print media for information dissemination, thanks…
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Tackling ‘Fake News’ in Nigeria through Developing Fact-checking Skills of Journalism Students
Abstract The pace at which misinformation, disinformation and fake news spread in the world has necessitated the need for fact…
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Doubting Covid-19 Data: An Analysis of Comments on NCDC Daily Tweets on Rising New Confirmed Cases
Summary With the recent hike in the number of new covid-19 infections, there are concerns about a possible second wave.…
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Fact-Checking Researchers’ Contributions to the Literature of Information Disorder Ecosystem in Nigeria: The Dubawa Example
Abstract Experts have decried the dearth of evidence-based research around the information disorder ecosystem in Nigeria. As fact-checking research is…
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Examining National Orientation Agency’s Engagement with Its Digital Community in Combating “Fake News” Online
Abstract Nigerian government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to the threat of misinformation and disinformation in recent times: Launching public…
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New Media and the Rise of Information Disorder in Sierra Leone
INTRODUCTION The Sierra Leone media landscape has witnessed a series of changes over the years with increase in outlets in…
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Facebook Fact-Checking Policy Framework and Nigerian Politicians: A Critical Reflection
Summary In the event of elections around the world in 2020 and challenges posed by political dis and misinformation, stakeholders…
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A Six-year Mapping of Fact-Checks Shows Growing Partnership Between Newsrooms and Fact-Checking Organisations in Nigeria
Abstract Concerns have been raised over the capacity of fact-checkers to contain a barrage of fake contents going viral on…
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Fact-Checking Guide: Brief on Media Organisations on the Frontline of Combating Information Disorder in Nigeria
Introduction The first part of this research has documented the literature around information disorder in order to understand the complexities…
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