FACTCHECK

FACTCHECK

Explainer: Implication of high inflation rate on Nigeria’s economy

The inflation rate in Nigeria surged to 18.6 per cent in June 2022 from the 17.71 per cent recorded in May 2022. This was disclosed in the recent NBS

FACT CHECK: Did National Grid Collapse 18 Times In 2022?

An online news site published a news report on its website saying the “National Grid has collapsed for the 18th time in 2022.” The report

FACT CHECK: Did Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, endorse Peter Obi?

A post that has been in circulation on social media claims that Tom Hanks, a Hollywood actor, has endorsed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Pe

Is Nigeria self-sufficient in food production as claimed by President Buhari?

Claim: President Muhammadu Buhari in a tweet on Friday last week said Nigeria is achieving food security as a result of investments his administration

EXPLAINER: Why Dangote is only African on Bloomberg’s 100 billionaires list

To the surprise of many Nigerians and Africans, only one man from the continent made it to the list of Bloomberg’s billionaire index released recently