The spread of disinformation on Twitter (now known as X) is the subject of a growing body of research. That is attributable to the strength of the microblogging platform in […]
On X (formerly Twitter), a coordinated network of accounts is driving hashtags such as: These accounts are disseminating harmful disinformation targeting John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National
Months of surgical open-source investigations by DUBAWA and DAIDAC, both arms of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), have uncovered patterns and actors behind the viral and mysterious
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Umar works as an assistant in a provision store in Kano, Nigeria, where shelves brim with items kissed by the sun and dust. After secondary school, this was the only
Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, disinformation knows no borders. It targets democracies, regardless of geography or political context, with the intent to destabilize and undermine public trust. This report
Background The Lake Chad region, encompassing parts of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been plagued by a complex and protracted conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences. Despite some positive developments,
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Introduction The Lake Chad Basin (LCB) is an important freshwater lake straddling four countries in the Sub-Saharan region: the northern part of Cameroon, western Chad, south-east Niger, and northeastern Nigeria.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) optimization means making changes to AI in order to increase its efficiency and performance. AI optimization helps in streamlining processes with the chance of reaping the
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In the ongoing battle against information disorder—comprising misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation—the importance of seeking information from reliable sources is frequently highlighted. But what exactly constitutes a reliable source, and how
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In what may be considered one of the most controversial moments of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, we saw Peter Obi’s alleged phone call with Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder
