Debunking fake news ahead of Nigeria’s election
21 February 2023 |
2:54 pm
When it comes to news, how do you know what's real and what's fake? With a flood of information hitting Nigerians ahead of the elections, it can be difficult to know which sources to trust. We look at the role of disinformation and find out how to sift through the myths.
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