Who to Trust and How to Overcome COVID-19 Misinformation in Nigeria

In Nigeria, as in many countries, social media has allowed anyone to post COVID-19 misinformation as truth and fact, while misleading the public and, in some cases, causing real damage.

This article reviews some of the major misinformation events in Nigeria during the pandemic and notes the steps being taken to correct that situation.

Source: Who to Trust and How to Overcome COVID-19 Misinformation in Nigeria

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