The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is accepting applications for its “Countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project”.
In a statement on Friday, the organisation said the project is seeking applications from journalists, social media influencers, and civil society actors.
The statement said the project aims to reduce the dissemination and impact of AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria by promoting media literacy and responsible information sharing among citizens.
The application period runs from December 3 to 21, and ICIR added that the programme would build the capacity of 120 applicants selected from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
“The project will feature a two-day AI literacy workshop that will build necessary skills for participants to identify and counter AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria, which will result in quality and responsible information sharing in the country,” the statement reads.
“The training will be followed by the formation of a Rapid Response Team that will work with the ICIR project team in identifying and countering AI-enhanced misinformation throughout the lifespan of the project.
“Other focus areas of the project include in-depth research on the August 2024 End Bad Governance protest in Nigeria, radio program series, and media publications.”
The statement prospective applicants must be either journalists, social media influencers, or civil society actors who are knowledgeable about the misinformation and disinformation ecosystem and its impacts on Nigeria.
Interested candidates can apply here.
