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The challenge of disinformation is not new, it dates back to centuries in human history. It only gained sophistication during the 20th century with the advent of mass media, digital technology and internet penetration. Propaganda and disinformation have always been a tool to manipulate public opinion, control narratives, and engineer national conversations.
Ancient civilizations, such as the Romans and Greeks, utilized misinformation to achieve their political and military objectives. Disinformation actors distort quotes, fabricate statements, and manipulate videos to deceive the public. They extract comments from their original context or selectively edit them to harm opponents’ reputations orCOVID-19 disinformation caused harm, leading to adverse health effects and loss of life. Misleading details on the virus, its spread, prevention, and treatment bred confusion and distrust in health guidelines.
In April, scammers posed as Peter Okoye , a popular singer, defrauding a woman of 1.5 million naira. They claimed association with Okoye’s Zoom Lifestyle but wereabout climate change downplay its urgency, hindering effective action and policy development. Disinformation is a significant barrier, potentially funded by opposing interest groups.
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