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Silas Jonathan Silas Very true, Silas Jonathan Silas. Way to go is to let your conviction keep driving you, and to focus on those who root for you. Their feedback and your self belief are what is required to keep you motivated, improve your work and your self. + you're one of the brilliant minds around.

I just finished a crucial conversation on digital safety for journalists at the ongoing West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025. My key takeaway is the importance of journalists maintaining a non-incriminating online presence that cannot be used against them in the future.

In this piece, I made several arguments about the professionalization of journalism in Nigeria, but three stand out: - Nigerian journalists’ acclaim to professionalization is mostly subjective or mythical, at best, philosophical. 1/3

Since publishing my article last week, I’ve been humbled by the many thoughtful responses from journalists, journalism educators, and researchers across the globe. A common thread in the feedback is that... Link here: thecable.ng/eight-question… Nigeria Union of Journalists Nigerian Press Council

This report sheds light on a shady network of soft power that pushed false narratives about the alleged coup that never took place in Côte d'Ivoire. Sometimes, the goal of 'bad actors' is not to cause a sudden change, but to plant the thought of one. daidac.thecjid.org/inside-the-cou…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie once stated, 'Show a people as one thing, as only one thing, over and over again, and that is what they become.' I never truly connected with its message until conducting this study. daidac.thecjid.org/analysing-onli…

Information disorder isn’t just a media challenge. It also negatively impacts markets in the information ecosystem. Can insights from information economics, like signalling and screening, help fix it? Read more to find out: bit.ly/4iEYxLH. #InformationDisorder

Fraudulent job offers are rising, especially those impersonating reputable organisations. These scams often use real training platforms, official-looking documents, and emotionally persuasive tactics to exploit trust and ambition. Learn how here:➡️ bit.ly/4jOVXTh

We’re excited to share the #Caustival2025 film lineup + post-screening panelists Film 2: Whispers in the Wire | 12PM | 13th June Join Silas Jonathan Silas Khadijah El-Usman Hadiza Shehu Malumfashi Ene Ijato for a post screening panel discussion. 🎟️: tix.africa/discover/gatef…

Just wrapped the screening of Film 2: Whispers in the Wire by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) at #Caustival2025 🎬 We had an interactive post-screening conversation with Hadiza Shehu Malumfashi, Khadijah El-Usman, Silas Jonathan Silas and Ene Ijato.

Great session with amazing co-panelists. Would do this again! 🫶🏿

For the International Day of Countering Hate Speech, join TheCable & CDD West Africa at 4PM WAT as Seyi Awojulugbe, Bamas Victoria, Silas Jonathan Silas & Inibehe Effiong unpack how to spot, challenge, and counter harmful narratives in Nigeria. Happening today 📍 shorturl.at/vstiU

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Between May 20 and 22, millions believed claims spread by a single disinformation actor about a coup in Côte d’Ivoire and echoed by regional influencers and blogs. Is this claim valid? Learn more via the link: bit.ly/40dxekn📌 #DigitalLiteracy

The battle between user privacy and platform accountability is heating up, from encrypted messaging to deadly algorithms. Telegram’s crackdown, Meta’s lawsuits, and Africa’s evolving laws tell us one thing: Learn more here:👉 bit.ly/40eYi2H

AI-generated investment scams are on the rise in Nigeria. Platforms like Pocket Option and Quotex use deepfakes across social media to lure users into investing in schemes that often lead to significant losses. Learn more here:👉 bit.ly/4eiHX2N #VerifyBeforeYouInvest

Join us tomorrow on X Space to discuss Fact-Checking & Media Literacy for Nigeria’s democracy. Register: x.com/i/spaces/1mnxe… Speakers: Malik Samuel | Chiamaka Okafor | Mary Okpe| Silas Jonathan Silas | Ebunoluwa Olafusi | Opeyemi Kehinde #RoundCheck #XSpace #FactChecking #MediaLiteracy

Digital platforms have changed how we communicate, but they’ve also transformed how lies spread. With 241M new users in 2024 alone, the stakes are higher than ever. Here's how tech, misinformation, and profit motives intersect, and matter. Read more: bit.ly/40neC1m

Receiving the Michael Elliot Award for Excellence in African Storytelling was a truly life-changing experience! This honor came after an incredible two-week internship at The Economist in London. I'm excited to continue telling impactful African stories that inspire change.

#NewProfilePic On a Birthday 🎂 got to be a double celebration don’t you think? 😉