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Frozen out? Checking claims about women’s participation in Nigerian politics
After a Nigerian senator warned of the shrinking space for women in parliament, a columnist made several claims that painted a dire picture.
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Yes, Oyo state’s own funds grew as governor claimed – here’s why this matters for Nigeria
Governor Seyi Makinde claimed his administration increased the state’s purse by billions in internally generated revenue - is this true?
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100 pupils to a teacher? Fact-checking widely read claims about education in Nigeria
An article published in many Nigerian newspapers made several claims about the state of learning in the country. We took a look at them.
#EndSARS protests: Comparing Nigeria’s health and education spending to cost of lawmaker upkeep
A graphic circulating compared the national budget for healthcare and education to the cost of maintaining the national assembly.