Economy
Kenya’s last economic recession was in 2002, not 1992 as major TV station claimed
Citizen TV, Kenya’s largest station by viewership, reported the forecasts in a story noting “Kenya’s last recession was recorded in 1992.”
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.
Covid-19 and the economy: Kenya president’s maths doesn’t add up
President Uhuru Kenyatta made claims about the covid-19 positivity rate in August and September national speeches, his claims didn't add up.
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.