Trust Undermined: Public Health Confidence Under Threat of Misinformation
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,... Read more.
Job Offer Scam Alert: Scammers impersonating major organisations to deceive Job seekers
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.... Read more.
The Siren Song of “Easy Money”: How Internet Scams Hook Nigerians with Familiar Promises – From Grand Visions to Empty Wallets
Nigeria’s vibrant internet space, a hub of connection and opportunity, has unfortunately become a fertile ground for a recurring cast of digital deceivers.... Read more.
Months after Meta cancelled its third-party fact-checking efforts, Instagram account takeovers by scammers increased
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... Read more.
The WhatsApp Scam That Almost Fooled Me: A Cautionary Tale of Digital Fraud
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... Read more.
The Information Disorder Trap: How to Avoid Falling Victim in Nigeria
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... Read more.
The Ethics of AI-generated Media Content: When Does Manipulation Go Too Far?
As the world continues to evolve with technological advancements, we awaken every day to new inventions, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning... Read more.
Artificial Intelligence in academic writing: Balancing innovation and Authenticity
It was Clifford Allbutt who said, “The use of thesis-writing is to train the mind or to prove that the mind has been trained.” Allbutt died more than a hundred... Read more.
Russia’s Long Game in Africa: A Historical and Strategic Pursuit of Power
How it started Russia’s African dreams are nothing new, dating back to the 19th century. In the late 1800s, Russia attempted to join the colonial scramble... Read more.