In 2023, the emphasis has been more on the real time livestreaming of audio and video content on social media platforms.
This makes curbing disinformation very challenging in Nigeria. But at the same time, these networks for the flow of information can also promote democracy. Civic awareness of the continuous voters’ registration process and the importance of participating has largely been driven by a sustained online campaign in the run-up to 2023, while the platforms can be used to fact check and hold elected and aspiring officials to account.
This makes curbing disinformation very challenging in Nigeria. But at the same time, these networks for the flow of information can also promote democracy. Civic awareness of the continuous voters’ registration process and the importance of participating has largely been driven by a sustained online campaign in the run-up to 2023, while the platforms can be used to fact check and hold elected and aspiring officials to account.
The disinformation ecosystem has created lucrative opportunities, particularly for the youth. Some of the most prominent political influencers on social media, who are hired by political parties or individual candidates, earn up to N500,000 a month, whilst those with smaller followings are likely to receive nearer N50,000 .
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