Elections
2027: Media experts rally against AI election misinformation
By Justina Auta Media experts have called for urgent collective action to combat Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven election misinformation and safeguard press freedom…
Tag: Misinformation
Defence/Security
Misinformation undermining counter-terrorism efforts, group warns
The Nigerian Advocates for Peace and Stability, says misinformation is undermining ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, particularly in the wake of recent security incidents in Yobe and Niger.
Health
Pharmacist links herbal use to high healthcare costs, misinformation
By Hafsah Tilde A health expert has linked the rising use of herbal remedies in Nigeria to increasing healthcare costs and the spread of…
General News
NAN, risk managers join forces to tackle risk, misinformation
By Lucy Ogalue The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria( RIMSON) have agreed to collaborate to tackle risk and…
General News
Expert launches AI app to support FG’s fight against fake news, misinformation
A Nigerian technology expert, Gunu Usman, has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application (app) called, “BAT-BOT AI” to assist the Federal Government in combating…
Health
Association warns on oral health misinformation
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has urged greater responsibility in the use of social media, cautioning the public against relying on…
General News
Information Minister urges NUJ to join fight against fake news
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to support…