Nigeria, March 29 -- Nigeria today is not only battling insecurity on the ground; it is also confronting an equally dangerous war in the digital space. This invisible conflict - fought through misinformation, disinformation, and manipulated narratives - is steadily shaping public perception, eroding trust in institutions, and threatening national cohesion.

Recent findings by the (CCC) paint a sobering picture of the country's information environment. Through advanced social-listening analysis powered by PRrev, an AI-driven monitoring tool developed by Shuaib Agaka, the study reveals a nation gripped by a volatile mix of fear, frustration, and fragile hope.

Across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, and online for...