Special Invitation to Election Data Lab 2.0: Electoral Disinformation – Understanding the Landscape and Fact-Checking

Dear Readers,

We are pleased to invite you to the second edition of the Dataphyte Academy Election Data Lab, our monthly learning series dedicated to strengthening public understanding of election-related issues and promoting informed civic engagement ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.

Election Data Lab 2.0 will hold on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at 10:00 AM (WAT) and will be hosted online via Zoom.

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As political activities intensify in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, the spread of electoral misinformation and disinformation has become a growing concern. False narratives, manipulated content, and misleading claims can shape public opinion, influence electoral choices, and undermine trust in democratic processes.

This edition, themed “Electoral Disinformation: Understanding the Landscape and Fact-Checking,” is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, verify, and respond to false or misleading election-related information.

Participants will gain insights into how electoral disinformation spreads, the techniques commonly used to manipulate information, and the role of fact-checking in protecting the integrity of democratic discourse. The session will also explore practical verification tools and strategies that journalists, researchers, civil society organisations, students, election observers, and engaged citizens can use to distinguish facts from falsehoods.

• Kehinde Ogunyale
  Academy Coordinator, Dataphyte Academy

• Lois Ei-kojonwa Ugbede
  Assistant Editor, DUBAWA

• Understanding electoral misinformation and disinformation

• Identifying common disinformation tactics during elections

• Learning practical fact-checking and verification techniques

• Recognising manipulated images, videos, and misleading narratives

• Exploring OSINT tools for verifying election-related claims

The workshop is free to attend and will be held online via Zoom. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with experts through an interactive question-and-answer session.

We encourage you to register early and join us for another insightful edition of the Election Data Lab as we continue building data literacy and strengthening the fight against electoral disinformation.

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You can also scan the QR code on the event flyer to register.

Catch up on previous training sessions on our YouTube channel

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We look forward to welcoming you to Election Data Lab 2.0.

Warm regards,
Dataphyte Academy