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http://dx.doi.org/10.5865/IJKCT.2021.11.4.035

Effects of Fake News and Propaganda on Management of Information on Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria  

Odunlade, Racheal Opeyemi (Cataloguing Section University of Lagos Library)
Ojo, Joshua Onaade (University of Lagos Library)
Oche, Nathaniel Agbo (Benue State Polytechnic)
Publication Information
International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology / v.11, no.4, 2021 , pp. 35-51 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study measured the effects of fake news and propaganda on managing information on COVID-19 among the Nigerian citizenry. This study examined sources of information on COVID-19 available to the people, evaluated reasons behind spreading fake news, examined how fake news has affected the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, established the consequences of fake news on managing COVID-19 pandemic and as well identified ways to contain fake news at a time like this in Nigeria.It is a survey with a sample size of 375 participants selected using simple random technique. Instrument of data gathering was questionnaire widely distributed in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria using Survey monkey. Data was analysed using frequencies, counts and percentages, tables and charts. Findings revealed that people rely more on radio, television, and social media for information on COVID-19. Fake news is spread by people mostly for political reasons and intention to cause panic. In Nigeria, fake news has led to disbelief of the existence of the virus thereby leading to violation of precautionary measures among the citizenry and lack of trust in the government. Concerted effort on the part of the government is required to give public enlightenment on the danger of fake news. Also, directorate of anti-fake news should be established to censor and reprimand sources of fake news. People should always check source of information to confirm its credibility and be weary of sharing unconfirmed information especially on the social media.
Keywords
COVID-19 Fake News; Library Portals; Propaganda; Information Management; Nigeria;
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