Audio By Carbonatix
Facebook has said it is running a fact-checking pilot in Nigeria to help stop the spread of fake news about coronavirus.
The social media giant says it will use its messaging app - WhatsApp - to help researchers gather misinformation and respond with accurate information.
It will also provide banner adverts to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to be used for coronavirus education campaigns on Facebook in Nigeria.
Fact-checking organisation AfricaCheck will be checking and debunking false claims made in local languages including Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.
These are part of measures the tech giant has put in place with some African governments to help stop inaccurate stories doing the rounds on its platforms, which also includes Instagram.
Other measures include prohibiting advertisements for products that imply they can cure or prevent coronavirus infections and a temporary ban advertisements selling medical face masks.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s non-traditional exports exceed $5bn mark
7 minutes -
Stanbic Bank rewards FIFA World Cup winners and launches new Visa local card usage initiative
9 minutes -
Handicrafts sector records 500% growth in exports – GEPA
13 minutes -
Emirates expands operations in Ghana with additional weekly flights
14 minutes -
Fire destroys six apartments, leaves 15 homeless at Aboabo
17 minutes -
Afenyo-Markin urges NPP unity, accuses NDC of failing Ghanaians
20 minutes -
Alleged fugitive car snatcher arrested, colleagues gunned down
23 minutes -
Police clamp down on siren abuse, arrest 19
27 minutes -
Man found dead at TMA forecourt, investigation underway
30 minutes -
TMA warns public against walking through floodwaters
33 minutes -
Eleven Farmer Service Centres to be ready in October – Coordinator
36 minutes -
Fathers urged to raise children in Godly ways for national development
39 minutes -
Bernard Ahiafor commends fathers on Father’s Day
42 minutes -
Many young people say AI has become the new study companion
45 minutes -
Duty bearers urged to address barriers hindering rights of women with disabilities
48 minutes