Nigeria's Minister of Information urges BBC to improve misinformation measures during London visit.

Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to strengthen mechanisms for addressing misinformation, disinformation, and fake news among Nigerian youth during a visit to the BBC headquarters in London. Idris praised the BBC for expanding its operational reach in Nigeria by offering language options in Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and Pidgin. He emphasized the importance of a deepened relationship between Nigeria and the BBC World Service for a more informed society and encouraged balanced reporting of Nigeria's progress and successes.

August 27, 2024
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