FactCheckAfrica

We are thrilled to announce the phenomenal Mustapha Lawal as our Fact-Checker of the Year 2024!🙌🏾 With an outstanding 58 publications, including fact-checks, analysis, and news stories, Mustapha has demonstrated unmatched dedication and excellence in the fight against misinformation in #Africa; his consistency and hard-work continues to inspire us all. Today, join us in celebrating his remarkable contributions to accurate and excellent reporting. Go, Mustapha!🎯 #FactCheckChampion #MediaIntegrity

FactCheckAfrica Leads Efforts in Advancing Information Integrity Through Milestone Initiatives Here, Habeeb Adisa, Head of Programs and Oluwafemi Oluwaseye, Lead Researcher at FactCheckAfrica, gave a brief of how the organisation is making continued efforts in its commitment to combating misinformation… Read fully: https://lnkd.in/gk2VYqkx

Our Global Director, Olasupo Abideen will, today be with the Global Shapers Community, Ilorin Hub as a leader to spark conversations around "Non-profit Management, Creating Global Impact and Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Social Good". Olasupo Abideen has continued to latch on to technology to drive sustainable solutions in Africa, and at this event, he's ready to share his journey into non-profit management, recounting his experience in building, among other groundbreaking innovations, Africa's first AI-powered fact-checking platform (www.MyAifactchecker.org) that verifies information in seconds. If you need to productive weekend, you should listen to him in this event.

What a year it has been!🎊 We're wrapping up an incredible year at FactCheckAfrica with our End of the Year Team Meeting! We’re celebrating our milestones, examining lessons learned, and setting bold strategies to scale our impact in 2025. From groundbreaking tools to grassroots outreach, it’s all thanks to our amazing team and partners who share our vision of combating misinformation and fostering media integrity. Don’t miss it! On Monday, we’ll unveil our Fact-Checker of the Year, highlighting excellence in truth-telling and accuracy. Keep an eye on this space! #FCAImpact2024 #LookingAheadTo2025

#EXPLAINER: What Does the Law Say About Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility to Run for Nigeria’s Presidency? –Osungbohun Ajibola CHECK OUT: https://lnkd.in/dkzpq6AR

📢Last month, we aired a special edition of FactCheckAfrica Live Hour Radio Show at Midas Radio 90.5 FM, #EkitiState, where we discussed The Misinformation Epidemic: Examining the Consequences of False Information on Citizen Well-being and Decision-making. It's fulfilling to see these programs broadens citizens' knowledge of how misinformation impacts decisions and society. Let's tackle misinformation together! Cc: International Fact-Checking Network #MediaLiteracy #StopMisinformation

Fact-Check: Is Former President Goodluck Jonathan Eligible to Contest for Presidency Again? –Oluwafemi Oluwaseye https://lnkd.in/d6dbAhBj

🎊Wishing a fantastic birthday to Dauda Musbau, a key team player at FactCheckAfrica! Our organization value truth, teamwork, and impact — and Dauda embodies it all! On your special day, we celebrate the energy and enthusiasm you bring to every initiatives, which makes us stronger and better every day. Cheers to more wins and a bright year ahead!🎂 #HappyBirthdayDauda

Fact-Check: Are Niger Delta Militants the First Terrorists in Nigeria? –Oluwafemi Oluwaseye https://lnkd.in/dUmcjHhU

Fact-check: No Evidence to Support Rumours of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s Death –Mustapha Lawal https://lnkd.in/d6RGXfNP