April 30
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission Is Not Recruiting
No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission is not recruiting Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: No, President Bola Tinubu Didn't Inherit Nigeria's Highest Inflation Rate in 20 Years
As Tinubu marked 100 days in office, local and international media took stock of his administration's achievements. But a German publication's claim that Tinubu inherited the… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Beware, 'Naija Get Help Investment' Won't Double Your Money in 45 Minutes
IN SHORT: Posts on Facebook are encouraging users to invest with Naija Get Help Investment. But the investment platform is not a registered business in Nigeria, so don't be… Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Kenya Vs South Africa? Fact-Checking Claims About the Two Countries' Contrasting Economic Paths
South African publication the Daily Maverick recently published a glowing opinion piece on Kenya's growth trajectory, often contrasting it with South Africa's. The author made… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: No, 'Trust Gain Program Platform' Won't Double Your Money in an Hour. Nigerians, Beware of Scam On Facebook
IN SHORT: The so-called Trust Gain Program Platform is another investment scam discovered by Africa Check on Facebook. Several posts claim the platform is registered with the… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Africa: Viral 'Quote' From World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Fabricated
IN SHORT: A quote attributed to the head of the World Trade Organization about her meeting with Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu is circulating on Facebook. But the quote is… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Says Reports of Exclusion of Locals Are Malicious
IN SHORT: Nigeria's first privately owned refinery was commissioned in May 2023, but the company denies claims that skilled locals were excluded. Read more »
August 15, 2023
South Africa: Factsheet - Total Grid Collapse? Billions in Losses? We Answer 10 Questions About Load Shedding
Power outages affect livelihoods, the economy and have even claimed lives. Is South Africa approaching a grid failure? We unpack what that would look like and what the government… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Posts Promising to Double Your Money Through Access Capital Investment
IN SHORT: There is no proof that an investment platform known as Access Capital is linked to Access Bank or an inactive registered company by a similar name. All signs point to it… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Fake Identity Data Correction Portal On Whatsapp and Facebook in Nigeria
IN SHORT: An NIMC correction portal circulating on Whatsapp and Facebook is fake, modification of ID data can only be done at the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Video of Ruptured Pipeline Incident Old, Nigeria's State Oil Firm Debunks Location
IN SHORT: A ruptured pipeline did occur in Lagos state, but not in 2023, and videos circulating online date back to 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Prices 15 Times Higher in Senegal Than Nigeria? Daily Newspaper Misquotes Lagos Deputy Governor - Who Also Got His Facts Wrong
In a Vanguard newspaper report, the deputy governor of Lagos state makes claims about inflation in Senegal and Nigeria. We fact-checked them. Read more »
Nigeria: No, 'Good Life Investment' Won't Double Your Money in 45 Minutes. Ignore Scam Facebook Post Circulating in Nigeria
IN SHORT: A Facebook post calls on Nigerian users to invest in a platform called Good Life investment. But there is no official record of such business in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Posts Promising to Double Your Investments
IN SHORT: A Facebook post offers to double users' money on the "Africa Labour Empowerment Investment" platform. But there is no registered business by that name in Nigeria. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: No, Tetfund Is Not Giving N30,000 Grants to Nigerians. Ignore Scam Facebook Post
IN SHORT: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund is not giving out grants of N30,000 to Nigerians. This Facebook post is a scam. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: No, Former U.S. President Barack Obama Hasn't Admitted He Was Born in Kenya - Old Video Reappeared in 2023
IN SHORT: In the original 2009 video, the former US president talks to students in Turkey. The altered version from 2010 is a spoof. The 2023 clip is claimed as fact. But Barack… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Popular Church and Trying to Recruit You to Join Its Fake Investment Platform
IN SHORT: Africa Check has investigated several investment scams. This one takes a different turn by impersonating a Nigerian church to offer false investment returns. Read more »
South Africa: Photo Shows Damaged Road Section in South Africa, Not Nairobi, Kenya
A reverse image search of a photo of a badly cracked, imploded road reveals it was actually snapped in South Africa moments after a suspected underground gas explosion. It's not of… Read more »
Kenya: No, Images Don't Show Woman's House Destroyed By Angry Boyfriend in Kenya, but Were Taken in Nigeria in 2021
Posts circulating online claim a man demolished a house in Kenya after his would-be in-laws rejected his marriage proposal. If believed, they could fan negative stereotypes and… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: No, EU Report Did Not Say Opposition Labour Party Suffered Most Violence in All Nigerian States During Elections
IN SHORT: Contrary to online claims, an election observer report by the bloc highlights only one incident and does not say which party suffered the most violence during the… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Disguised As Popular Crypto Investment App and Offering Huge Returns
IN SHORT: A Facebook post is offering users investments on behalf of a popular company in the cryptocurrency world. However, the company says users should be wary of people… Read more »
Nigeria: No, First Bank Is Not Offering Loans to Nigerian Small Businesses Through This Unverified Facebook Account
IN SHORT: A Facebook page impersonating First Bank promises loans to small businesses in Nigeria. But it's all a scam. Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating a Popular Mobile App for Loans in Nigeria
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is impersonating a popular app and offering false loans. Palmcredit has urged Nigeriansto keep an eye on its verified social media accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Offering to Double Your Money in the Name of Popular Investment App
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is offering investment opportunities in the name of a popular investment app in Nigeria. But beware: The company says it is not affiliated with the… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Accounts Impersonating Registered Betting Platform Melbet in Nigeria
IN SHORT: A Facebook page impersonating a popular Nigerian betting platform is promising users huge payouts. But customers have been warned not to fall for such scams. Read more »