Tag: #Misinformation
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PRESIDENCY DENIES REPORT ON PLAN TO RENAME NIGERIA, SCRAP SHARIA LAW
The Presidency has dismissed a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in northern states. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the report as false and misleading, saying it is aimed at creating tension and confusion in the country. He also denied claims about a…
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NAN, RISK MANAGERS TEAM UP TO FIGHT MISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA
A new alliance is forming to tackle fake news, poor risk planning and costly mistakes across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria are joining forces to boost risk awareness and curb misinformation nationwide. During a visit in Abuja, NAN’s Managing Director Ali M. Ali said the agency’s…
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NOA OFFICERS TRAINED ON COMBATING FAKE NEWS AND AI CONTENT WITH ESANAD FRAMEWORK
Nigeria boosts public sector’s fight against misinformation with cutting-edge verification methods. Esanad Consult Ltd., partnering with the National Productivity Centre, led a “Train-the-Trainers” workshop for National Orientation Agency (NOA) officers in Kwara State to tackle fake news and AI-generated content. The session introduced the Esanad Framework—rooted in traditional Isnad principles—and combined lectures with practical case…
