The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU-SDGN) has launched a toolkit aimed at equipping community radio professionals with the skills needed for fair, accurate, and inclusive electoral reporting. Titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” the resource is designed to enhance the capacity of […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major overhaul of its content moderation strategy, replacing its third-party fact-checking program with a collaborative initiative called Community Notes. This new system, inspired by a similar feature on X (formerly Twitter), aims to provide users with contextual information on potentially misleading posts. “Starting in […]
By Harriet C. Ijeomah In a digital era dominated by rapid information sharing, fake news has found fertile ground, especially on platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram. The unchecked spread of unverified information on these platforms has led to confusion, fear, and even violence, creating serious societal harm. As misinformation surges, particularly on closed platforms, […]
