The claim that Ghana’s economy grew up to 7.5% in January 2026, moving closer to overtake Angola, ranked 7th best economy in Africa, and 65th in the world, is FALSE.
Has Ghana Replaced Visa And Mastercard With Its Own Payment System?
Has Ghana Replaced Visa And Mastercard With Its Own Payment System? On April 1, 2026 an X user, @GBX_Press claimed that Ghana had stopped using Visa and Mastercard payment infrastructure, switching entirely to its own infrastructure which has been integrated into the country’s national identity card. The post had image of Ghana president holding a […]
Why African Countries Cannot Develop Nuclear Weapons
The idea that African countries could develop nuclear weapons often comes up in discussions about global power and security. However, multiple legal, political, economic, and technical barriers make this extremely difficult.
Was There A Military Coup In Burundi?
Was There A Military Coup In Burundi? On April 1, 2026 an X user @cecild84 made a claim that a violent coup d’état was actively taking place in Burundi, with the military allegedly moving to seize control of the capital, Bujumbura. The post had an image showing explosion, with the caption “JUST IN: Very violent […]
Has FIFA Sold Iran’s World Cup Slot To Nigeria?
The claim that Iran hopes to drop out of the world cup, with Nigeria buying over the slot, is MISLEADING.
Has Aliko Dangote Bought UBA Bank From Tony Elumelu For 20 Billion Dollars?
Has Aliko Dangote Bought UBA Bank From Tony Elumelu For 20 Billion Dollars? On March 23, 2026, an X user, @MRmneyheod, claimed that Tony Elumelu, the chairperson of the United Bank of Africa, UBA, has put up the bank for sale with a price tag of 20 billion dollars, and Africa’s foremost billionaire and the […]
CLAIM: Court Overturns Kanu’s Life Sentence And Orders Justice Omotosho To Pay Compensation
The claim that a court has overturned Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence and ordered Justice Omotosho to pay compensation is FALSE.
Is It Constitutional For A Nigerian To Spend A Night In A Police Station When Stranded?
Is It Constitutional For A Nigerian To Spend A Night In A Police Station When Stranded? On March 10, 2026, an X blog @AfricaFirsts made a claim that citizens in Nigeria have a constitutional right to sleep at a police station when they are stranded. The post had image of a newly commissioned police station […]
Has Supercop Abba Kyari Been Freed?
A claim circulating online states that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. This has generated attention because of Kyari’s long-running legal troubles.
Everything You Need To Know About Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW)
The National Single Window, NSW, is a digital trade facilitation system proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to simplify and modernise the way importers and exporters interact with government agencies.
