Nigeria and Türkiye are exploring new media partnerships aimed at combating fake news, misinformation and disinformation, particularly the growing misuse of artificial intelligence.
The proposed collaboration will also focus on broadcasting, professional training, content exchange and technical development between media institutions in both countries.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with Türkiye’s Head of the Directorate of Communications, Professor Burhanettin Duran, in Istanbul on Saturday.
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the TRT World Forum, where both officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in media development, strategic communication and cultural exchange.
Idris expressed Nigeria’s readiness to work with Türkiye to address the spread of false information and the misuse of emerging technologies, describing them as growing threats to public trust, social cohesion and national security.
He called for stronger international partnerships, responsible deployment of technology and improved media literacy to tackle challenges in the rapidly evolving information environment.
The minister also highlighted Nigeria's hosting of the world's first Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute, describing it as a platform for international collaboration, professional training and building resilience against misinformation.
In response, Duran described Nigeria as an important regional and international partner, citing its strategic position, cultural diversity and professional resources.
He proposed the signing and implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Turkish institutions and Nigeria's public media organisations, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Voice of Nigeria (VON).
According to him, the proposed agreements would provide a framework for cooperation in broadcasting, content exchange, professional training and technical development.
Duran also invited Nigeria to participate in the Sixth International Strategic Communication Summit scheduled to take place in Istanbul in January 2027. The summit will focus on international collaboration and responses to emerging global communication challenges.
Idris, in turn, expressed interest in hosting the Turkish communications chief in Nigeria to advance discussions and identify practical areas of cooperation.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional partnerships and using media and cultural diplomacy to promote mutual understanding, peace and development.
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