A recent incident in Lagos showed how dangerous misinformation can be. False claims on social media about a “bandit invasion” led to violence and a tragic death. The Lagos State …
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Education, Science and Technology\IT
India Orders 3‑Hour Online Content Takedown
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeIndia is stepping up efforts to control online content. The government now requires platforms like X, YouTube, and Meta to remove unlawful material within three hours of being notified or …
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The Katsina State Government categorically rejects social media claims that over 60 per cent of secondary schools were closed due to insecurity. The denial is contained in a statement issued …
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Abuja: The Nigerian Army has cautioned the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, urging vigilance against misinformation. The Acting Director, Army Public …
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Business & Economy
ACAMB Assures: Nigerian Banks Are Stable and Healthy
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has assured that Nigerian banks are safe and healthy, with none having shut down due to recapitalisation, as …
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Features/News Analyses
NEWS ANALYSIS | Nigeria: From Misinformation to SIM Loopholes — NITDA’s Digital Shield Faces Security Test
As Nigeria confronts banditry, terrorism, and viral falsehoods, NITDA’s framework for crisis communication faces scrutiny: is the Agency meeting its 2007 mandate, and can telecom operators truly absolve themselves of …
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Lagos: UN Urges Media and Global Partners to Defend Information Integrity Against Misinformation and AI Threats Sherri Aldis, Director of the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) for Western Europe, …
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Abuja, Nigeria: In a striking revelation that challenges conventional views on men’s health, Dr. Uche Nwokwu, National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, has highlighted a potential link between …
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Abuja: A new report by Nigeria Health Watch has uncovered a pressing issue of misinformation, stigma, and affordability concerns fueling widespread hesitancy toward the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Nigeria. …
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Ibadan: The Oyo State Government has denied a notice currently circulating among pensioners concerning a supposed verification exercise. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan on Friday by the …
