August 08, 2023
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 »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Red Cross Society Didn't Conduct HIV Tests That Showed High Number of Cases in Abuja
IN SHORT: The National Agency for the Control of Aids has clarified that no tests were conducted by the Red Cross and that the provided statistics were false. 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 »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Peter Obi Did Not Pose for Photo With Pro-Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa
IN SHORT: A photo posted on social media shows Peter Obi posing with Simon Ekpa, who's accused of sponsoring violence in southeast Nigeria. The photo is manipulated. Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Photo Shows Nansha Bridge in China, Not Road in Nigeria's Cross Rivers State
IN SHORT: A former governor of Nigeria's Cross River state promised to complete the Calabar-Odukpani flyover before he left office. He didn't, hence these pictures show a bridge in… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Scam Alert, the Nigerian Air Force Isn't Recruiting
IN SHORT: The Nigerian Air Force says it is not currently recruiting, so beware of scammers out to get your money and claiming otherwise. Ignore the purchase notice on social media… Read more »
July 31, 2023
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 »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Nigeria's Political Rivals Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike Exchanging Cordial Greetings After 2023 Elections
IN SHORT: A video showing two rival Nigerian politicians greeting each other cordially at a public event circulated in July 2023, with the claim it showed them meeting for the… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Election Tribunal Hasn't Declared Peter Obi Winner of Nigeria's 2023 February Presidential Election
IN SHORT: Nigeria's election petition tribunal began hearing cases against the country's electoral commission in early May 2023. But claims that the tribunal has declared the… Read more »
Nigeria: Facebook Account Offering Nigerians a Chance to Double Their Money Is a Scam
IN SHORT: A Facebook post is offering users a chance to double their money. But this is just another scam. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Election Petition Tribunal Judge Has Not Resigned Over Pressure to Rule Against Opposition Leader Peter Obi
IN SHORT: A report has circulated on social media, claiming one of the five judges in Nigeria's presidential election petition court resigned due to pressure to subvert justice.… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Ordered the Reopening of All Land Borders
IN SHORT: The closure of Nigeria's land borders in 2019 caused economic setbacks. But social media claims that all borders have now been reopened are not true. 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 »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Zenith Bank and Offering Fake Loans
The Facebook page Zenith bank loan plc claims to offer loans to Nigerians. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Facebook Posts Offering Money Doubling Investments Not From Popular Nigerian Mobile Money Operator Palmpay
IN SHORT: Some Facebook users are promoting PalmPay Global Investment, saying it can double your money. But this is a scam and is not affiliated with PalmPay, the mobile money… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Money App Opay
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is impersonating popular financial service company, OPay, and offering false investments to Nigerians. The real company says it does not have an… Read more »
Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Police Force Is Not Recruiting 10,000 Constables for 2023. Ignore Fake Message
IN SHORT: The Nigerian police recruitment window for 2023 has not yet opened. Any messages claiming otherwise are false. The force has asked the public to keep an eye on its… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware! Facebook Posts Impersonating Opera News Nigeria Are Out to Take Your Money
IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer investment services. These posts, claiming to represent Rolvi Trading, have also been… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Former Lagos State Top Cop Hakeem Odumosu Not Appointed to Lead Nigeria's Anti-Graft Commission
IN SHORT: Odumosu led the publicly funded anti-crime Rapid Response Squad and also chaired a special unit of the Lagos police. But online claims that he will chair the Economic and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Scam Facebook Account Impersonating Betting Platform Sportybet and Offering Fake Bonuses
IN SHORT: A Facebook page impersonating a popular sports betting platform is offering bonuses of N30,000. But the company says it doesn't offer such bonuses. Read more »