Nigerian Guild of Editors take action against fake news.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has resolved to set up fact-check desks in newsrooms to combat fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. 

The Guild, in a statement jointly signed by the President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, said this decision was made at a workshop organized by the European Union (EU) in collaboration with NGE.

The NGE agreed to organize trainings for newsroom managers and line editors on fact-checking, set up disinformation counter groups across NGE's zonal structures, and collaborate with each other to verify information. 

They also emphasized the importance of the quality of online editors.

The Guild also resolved to use its platforms to address issues related to fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, to promote media integrity and accuracy in reporting, particularly ahead of the 2027 general election.

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