26 July 2026
Research

Group Embark on Research to Curb Fake News with AI

In a bid to track and evaluate falsehoods across Nigeria’s digital and broadcast media space, some scholars from Nigerian universities have begun developing an Artificial Intelligence-driven platform, “Naija Falsehoods Buster”. The project also involves creating a national database of influential on-air personalities and social media influencers to detect, monitor, and stem falsehoods in the media

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TETFUND

Federal Government Approves ‘Naija Falsehood Buster’ Creation

The Federal Government has approved the creation of Naija Falsehood Buster, a national hub designed to combat fake news and misinformation. The project, funded through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) 2024 National Research Fund, will be hosted at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). It is among 158 research proposals approved this year. Led by

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Research

Fake Science Growing Faster Than Real Research

A new study from Northwestern University has raised alarm over the rise of fake scientific research. The researchers found that false studies are being published faster than real, trustworthy ones. According to Professor Luís Amaral, one of the lead researchers, there is now an underground network of fraudsters working together to produce fake science. The

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NANS (National Association of Nigerian Students)

NANS Disowns Self-Acclaimed Leader, Warns Against Division

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from an individual claiming to be the association’s President, warning that such actions are misleading and capable of disrupting the group’s focus on defending student interests. In a statement signed by NANS Assistant Secretary General Olatunji Adejuwon, the association described the actions of the said

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