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Dynamics and contours of online disinformation based on perspectives from Nigerian internet users
Discover Global Society, volume 4 (2026), 20 pp.
“This study examined how Nigerian social media and internet users experience, interpret, and respond to online disinformation. The study was guided by the Uses and Gratifications and Social Cognitive theories. It explored four interrelated research questions. A qualitative design was adopted, usin
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Information Literacy: Countering Disinformation
Uganda: AI Media Lab, Media Challenge Initiative (2026), 31 pp.
"This paper presents media and information literacy as a public defence against disinformation. It discusses the African literacy gap, the science of prebunking and inoculation, and practical functions for identifying, debunking and countering falsehoods without amplifying them. Journalists and educ
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Examining How Fact-checking Hubs Counter Information Disorder in Africa
Komunikator, volume 17, issue 1 (2025), pp. 52–62
“As fake news, misinformation, and communication disorders continue to raise societal concerns, several countermeasures are emerging to combat this growing challenge. This study examines the role of social media in the spread of information disorder in Africa and evaluates how effectively three pr
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