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NEW! Applications are now open for the Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship 2025, presented by Dubawa GHANA and the Digital Tech, AI, & Disinformation Analysis Centre. Applicants must be based in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, or The Gambia. Apply by March 30. twp.ai/1Wrpz4

We are carrying out a survey to understand the impact of information disorder on political choices in Nigeria. Help us identify the factors that make individuals susceptible to misinformation by taking a minute to complete the survey. Start here:👉bit.ly/4isboAB📌📌

Russia’s digital playbook is unfolding in West Africa.📌 From Hausa-speaking platforms to Kremlin-funded journalism programs, here’s how Russia shapes narratives and influences public opinion in the Sahel. Learn more here:bit.ly/4ieBKWU #Disinformation #RussiaInAfrica

Experts have argued that the re-introduction of Community Notes, X’s flagship approach to tackling disinformation, may not be a one-size-fits-all answer to “unbiased” fact-checking. Flip the cards and see key insights here: bit.ly/41rEGbm #FactChecking #Disinformation

Happy International Fact-Checking Day!!! It’s a tough time for fact-checkers worldwide; platforms are scaling back, funding is tight, and disinformers are only getting smarter. But the truth still matters! 💯 This #InternationalFactCheckingDay, let’s recognise the people

🥁Announcing the 2025 winners of the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling! Congratulations to Godwin Asediba of Ghana and Silas Jonathan Silas of Nigeria. Read more about their award-winning stories here: icfj.org/news/journalis… @ONE

I'm honored to receive the Michael Elliot Awards. I dedicate this win to God and everyone who believed in me. A special thanks to Kemi Busari for the outstanding editing and Akíntúndé Babátúndé for the push I needed. Grateful to International Center for Journalists for making this possible. Digital Tech, AI, & Disinformation Analysis Centre

An award in the bag!🚨🎉 Congratulations to Silas Jonathan and the entire Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development team (including DAIDAC, and Dubawa) More laurels ahead!📌

Did you miss the CJID and Center for News, Technology & Innovation - CNTI webinar on AI and Journalism in Africa? 🤔 We've got you covered! Watch: youtu.be/vf7c-dIZ3FY #AI #Journalism #Africa

NEW! CJID appoints new Executive Director, promotes Operations lead. Read the press release: premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/… Congratulations Akíntúndé Babátúndé and Bimpe Abodunde on your appointment and promotion as Executive Director and Director of Operations, respectively! We are excited

We’d love to hear from you.📌 CJID and Premium Times (Premium Times) are conducting an Audience Impact Survey to understand how you engage with our stories and the impact they’ve had. Your honest feedback will help us improve the quality of our reportage. It’ll take just 10

Months after Meta ended third-party fact-checking, Instagram scams have surged, leaving users more vulnerable to account takeovers and phishing attacks. Flip the cards and see key insights here: ➡️ daidac.thecjid.org/months-after-m… #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Disinformation

The future of platform governance is at a crossroads, with Big Tech facing unprecedented legal pressure worldwide. These are not just regulatory issues, they represent a global contest over the governance of digital platforms. See insights here: bit.ly/4k8Ixlv

A survey of 755 people showed that 38% of Kenyans, 28% of Nigerians, and 35% of South African media consumers are fairly exposed to “fake news” regularly. This shows the level at which people are exposed to misinformation daily. Learn more here: bit.ly/3RMloJw

A viral post claimed that only two traditional rulers met Tinubu ahead of #EndBadGovernance protests. Dubawa investigation shows otherwise, revealing a troubling trend of X accounts fueling disinformation against Nigeria’s Igbo tribe. Learn more: bit.ly/4jInyWI

With about 5.56 billion users, the internet isn't just a tech tool. It’s a global space shaped by power & politics. As AI and new tech emerge and impact our digital lives, one question remains: Who regulates what we see and share online? Learn more here: bit.ly/3Z6xmS6

From Hamster Kombat hype to CBEX collapse, Nigeria’s digital space keeps recycling old scams in new skins. With over ₦4.8 trillion lost since the collapse of MMM in 2016, it's clear that the promises of quick riches come at a high price. Learn more here: bit.ly/3ROf1p9

From 3M-follower TikTok pages to AI-edited hero reels, authoritarian propaganda is going viral in Nigeria. 50.8% of youth now see military rule as “more decisive.” Democracy is losing the digital war for hearts & minds. See how here: bit.ly/4kzfXKd #AIandPolitics