In the past week, #CJIDConflictTracker recorded violent incidents in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where over 21 persons were killed, 37 were abducted, and 2 properties were vandalised.
These incidents reveal the lingering state of insecurity in Nigeria and the impact on vulnerable communities, which require urgent government action.
But we cannot solve what we do not understand. Our tracker turns raw data into actionable insights, helping to drive better policy and peacebuilding efforts.
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Recently, CJID wrapped up a 3-day European Union-supported "Media and Information Literacy Training of Trainers" in Sokoto State, focused on addressing the impact of misinformation, digital threats, and poor data protection practices.
The training emphasized the importance of responsible online behaviour, fact-checking, and critical thinking, especially among young internet users, as part of efforts to build a more informed and safer society in the state.
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#MediaAndInformationLiteracy #CounteringDisinformation #NorthwesternNigeria
Supporting stronger communities means investing in truth, trust, and informed public dialogue that leads to lasting change.๐
The European Union (@EUinNigeria) exemplifies this thrust, as seen by its support for CJID to help communities resist harmful narratives, strengthen social cohesion, and deepen democratic resilience across Northwestern Nigeria.
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#CounterDisinformation #EmpoweringDemocracy #MediaLiteracyNigeria
Today, CJID officially launched Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in Northwestern Nigeria with support from the European Union.
The launch brought together government institutions, security actors, academia, media organisations, civil society groups, community leaders, and young people around one urgent reality: in fragile environments, disinformation goes beyond a media problem. It fuels fear, deepens mistrust, and can accelerate violence.
The 18-month intervention will focus on strengthening media literacy, fact-checking, OSINT, early-warning monitoring, community engagement, and local-language resilience initiatives across Northwestern Nigeria.๐ณ๐ฌ
We are grateful to the @EUinNigeria for supporting this initiative, and @WANEP_Nigeria for their partnership!
#CounterDisinformation #EmpoweringDemocracy #MediaLiteracyNigeria
โWe need to train journalists to understand how AI works, rather than reporting stories simply based on what appears real. In an era where seeing is no longer believing, verification becomes even more important.โ
- @Silas2Silas, @CJIDAfrica
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โWith a government that is always confronting critics or officials picking people up, citizens will not be interested in sharing their stories or holding government to account.
- @NanjiNandang, Investigative Reporter, @TheICIR
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โWe have a serious problem ahead. It is important to ensure journalists, human rights advocates, citizens and activists are protected in this part of the world.โ
- @NanjiNandang, Investigative Reporter, @TheICIR
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During the week under review, violent incidents across nine states in Nigeria resulted in over 121 fatalities, 31 abductions, and at least 29 injuries, alongside reports of widespread destruction of properties.
These incidents were concentrated in parts of the North West, North Central, and Northeast, highlighting persistent security challenges and their impact on local populations.
This snapshot underscores the urgent need for coordinated responses to protect lives, strengthen early warning systems, and support affected communities.
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