Prices 15 times higher in Senegal than Nigeria? Daily newspaper misquotes Lagos deputy governor – who also got his facts wrong
In a newspaper report, the deputy governor of Lagos state makes claims about inflation in Senegal and Nigeria. We fact-checked them.
How many Nigerians abroad? And how much cash do they send home?
An online publication claims there are more than 15 million Nigerians in the diaspora who send home about US$25 billion every year. We fact-...
Nigeria’s population, economy and history: fact-checking Buhari’s independence day speech
In celebration of 60 years of Independence President Buhari made a number of claims in his address, we looked into these claims.
World Bank uses outdated stats as it announces $500m Nigeria education plan
World Bank uses outdated stats as it announces US$500 million in funding to help educate girls in Nigeria
Is Nigeria ‘officially broke’? Why prominent economist’s warning needs a larger view
Prominent economist and former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, said the government’s debt burden had made the country broke.
Covid-19 pandemic: Fact-checking former Nigeria VP Abubakar’s claims about the economy
Former Nigeria vice president Atiku Abubakar recently criticised the current administration’s plan to borrow nearly US$6.9 billion.