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Did Volkswagen return to Nigeria after 20 years of exit?
A Facebook user, Progressive Nigerian Politics, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, shared a post, claiming that Volkswagen has returned to Nigeria after 20 years.
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Mainstream
Misleading! NNPC did not announce new location to purchase fuel at N200Â
Contrary to the claim, the NNPC’s spokesperson dismissed the claim as untrue. Besides, no credible news outlet reported such a development.Â
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Economy
False! First Bank does not offer loans without BVN
First Bank is not offering loans without BVNÂ as stated in the claim. Also, the link attached differs from the bank's authentic website and displays a United States visa sponsorship opportunity.
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Fact Check
Finance minister did not author statement claiming Buhari sold Nigeria’s crude oil upfront
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo state, earlier claimed former President Muhammadu Buhari should be held responsible for the country’s economic misfortune, particularly the high inflation rate.
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Economy
Did UBA fraudulently move N1.9 billion belonging to Pension Fund Administrator?
While there are reports about fraud allegations with UBA's Chairman, Tony Elumelu, which he later denied and demanded an apology, there's no evidence that UBA fraudulently moved N1.9 billion belonging to the Pension Fund Administrator.
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Fact Check
Do Nigerians pay the least tax globally?
While Mr Gates' statement about Nigeria's tax collection system may be accurate, especially when considering the tax-to-GDP ratio, the claim by the X user that Nigerians are the least tax-paying citizens is false and misleading.
