Publications
Impact of Financial Incentives on the Spread of Disinformation: A Case Study of X’s Ads Revenue Sharing Program
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
Uncovering Anti-Democratic Narratives, Mis/Disinformation and Propaganda in Africa, Eastern Europe, and East Asia
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
Analysing Online Information Disorder on the Conflict in the Lake Chad Region
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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Information Vacuum and Information Disorder in Conflict Zones: An Exploration of the Lake Chad Basin
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.
Digital Narratives: In-depth Analysis of Disinformation Tactics and The Lake Chad Conflict
Introduction The Lake Chad Basin conflict is a complex and long-standing conflict that primarily affects the Lake Chad region in Africa. The conflict involves Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, countries
Bots, impersonation, and disinformation: The battle for truth ahead of Sierra Leone’s close race election
Silas Jonathan | June 13, 2023 The Sierra Leone election, scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023, is shaping up to be a highly competitive race with 13 candidates and political
Fact-Checking Ecosystem: Media Organisations on the Frontline of Combating Information Disorder in Nigeria (PART 1)
Folarin Jamiu | August 22, 2020 Abstract Could stakeholders address the challenges associated with information disorder in Nigeria without understanding the complexities of the fact-checking landscape? This is the question
“Fake News”: Understanding the Scourge in Nigeria
Raji Rasaki | August 26, 2020 Executive Summary There have been studies conducted on what exactly constitutes “fake news” and its variants. Researchers have looked into the Nigerian examples of
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Misinformation sharing and behavioural pattern of Nigerians on viral Stella Immanuel video
Raheemat Adeniran | September 18, 2020 Summary On July 28, Nigerian social media space was flooded with several versions of a video of a woman, identified as Stella Immanuel, among