Chairpersons
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has pledged support for the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) in its fight against manipulated and fake news. This commitment comes as he was conferred with the DICAN Prestigious International Award for Bravery and Innovation in
Chairpersons
Nigerian former Aviation Minister and All Progressive Congress (APC) member Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has denied ever showing interest in the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), dismissing reports linking him to the position as "fake news" and "mischief" perpetuated by "419 blogs" that
Chairpersons
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed reports claiming he is interested in the chairmanship of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a statement, Fani-Kayode denounced the claims as 'fake news', emphasizing that he has no involvement or interest in football. He urged the public to disregard
Disinformation
Donald Trump's volatile outbursts have become increasingly concerning as he continues to make violent and threatening statements against US cities. In a latest example, he was caught on camera lashing out at a reporter over her questions about his threats of war against U.S. cities. In an
European Union
Nigerian editors have agreed to establish fact-check desks in their newsrooms to tackle the growing problem of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. The initiative comes after a one-day workshop organized by the European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos. The editors recognized the
European Union
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, emphasized Nigeria's central role in the EU's engagement with Africa, describing the country as a priority for enhanced partnership under the Global Gateway Investment Strategy. He praised Nigeria's evolving foreign policy, anchored on
European Union
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that it will suspend political and social issue advertising on its platforms in the European Union starting in October. This decision comes in response to the EU's new rules on transparency and targeting of political advertising, known as
Social media
U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Don Bacon (NE-2), along with Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt, have introduced the Stopping Terrorists Online Presence and Holding Accountable Tech Entities (STOP HATE) Act to combat terrorists and disinformation on social media. The legislation aims to address the
European Union
The European Union and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have joined forces to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation in Nigeria's media landscape through a one-day training program for editors and media executives. The collaborative effort aims to equip editors with the necessary skills and knowledge
Social media
Reps. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, and Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ, along with Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt, announced legislation to combat terrorists and disinformation on social media. The STOP HATE Act aims to hold social media companies accountable for hosting terrorist and extremist content, and to provide essential
Social media
Online safety campaigners are pressing the UK government to use its powers to regulate social media companies and prevent children from accessing addictive content, following a deadline for tech firms to introduce child safety measures. Beeban Kidron, a crossbench peer and founder of the 5Rights campaign group, has called on
Social media
Reps. Don Bacon and Josh Gottheimer, alongside Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, announced a bipartisan bill to combat terrorist organizations and disinformation on social media. This legislation, the Stopping Terrorists Online Presence and Holding Accountable Tech Entities (STOP HATE) Act, aims to address the unregulated proliferation of extremist content
