Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way nations approach productivity, governance, and innovation. Across the world, governments are turning to AI not merely as a technological trend but as a […]
Summary AI-generated disinformation—including deepfakes, bot networks, and voice cloning—plays a role in amplifying ethnic and religious divisions, undermining trust in democratic processes. This study conducts a discursive analysis of how
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The battle for truth is no longer fought only in newspaper columns or television broadcasts. Today, it continues to rage on social media timelines, WhatsApp groups, and TikTok feeds. In
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In today’s hyper-connected world, where information flows faster than the Niger River, the lines between fact and fiction are blurrier than ever. From deepfake videos influencing elections to cleverly disguised
When the woman from the health centre arrived at her door, Mama Zainab refused to let her in. “You’re not giving my child that poison,” she said, slamming the door
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Imagine the elation of receiving a job offer from a prestigious organisation like the United Nations. For many job seekers, this is the ultimate career breakthrough. But what if that
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Nigeria’s vibrant internet space, a hub of connection and opportunity, has unfortunately become a fertile ground for a recurring cast of digital deceivers. From the long-reigning “Nigerian Prince” promising unimaginable
Ben was scrolling through his Instagram page when he received a message from a close friend asking him to click on a link to vote for her in a beauty
Source: Techthirsty It started with a flurry of WhatsApp calls from an unknown number at 6:30 a.m. The persistent ringing prompted me to check my phone, and to my surprise,
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The memories of 2014 still linger as a stark reminder of the devastating power of misinformation. Who can forget the chaos that erupted when the Ebola pandemic swept through West
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