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2021 Nigerian Budget: The nexus between recurrent expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria

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2021 Nigerian Budget: The nexus between recurrent expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria

Silas Jonathan November 11, 2020 0

On Thursday, October 8th, President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2021 budget estimate to a joint session of...

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Trending Video of Wike accusing SARS officers of misconduct is edited version of 2017 clip

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Trending Video of Wike accusing SARS officers of misconduct is edited version of 2017 clip

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi November 10, 2020 0

Claim:   Some social media users are circulating a video of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, wherein he...

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Facebook Fact-Checking Policy Framework and Nigerian Politicians: A Critical Reflection

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Facebook Fact-Checking Policy Framework and Nigerian Politicians: A Critical Reflection

Dubawa November 9, 2020 0

By Folarin Jamiu In the event of elections around the world in 2020 and challenges posed by...

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Counting the losses: What next for officers who fell during the EndSARS protest?

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Counting the losses: What next for officers who fell during the EndSARS protest?

Lois Ugbede November 8, 2020 0

The #EndSARS protest demanding an end to police brutality lasted for two weeks and was peaceful until...

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Explainer: How veto power works in WTO decision making

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Explainer: How veto power works in WTO decision making

Francis Arinze Iloani November 4, 2020 0

… Why US vetoed Okonjo-Iweala for WTO’s DG … 4 options for resolving WTO leadership tussle

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Viral post on FG giving out grants to support Nigerians is a hoax

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Viral post on FG giving out grants to support Nigerians is a hoax

Samad Uthman November 3, 2020 0

CLAIM: That the federal government is giving out 3million grants to support Nigerians. The claim is untrue....

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#EndSARS: Desmond Elliot never called for  social media regulation as widely claimed

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#EndSARS: Desmond Elliot never called for  social media regulation as widely claimed

Silas Jonathan November 2, 2020 0

Claim: Several news websites including ThewillNigeria, Naijadiary reported that Desmond Elliot called for the regulation of social...

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#EndSARS: The Trend And Threat Of Fake Social Media Accounts

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#EndSARS: The Trend And Threat Of Fake Social Media Accounts

Dubawa November 2, 2020 0

By Kunle Adebayo There are 33 million active monthly users of Facebook in Nigeria. There are also...

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Misleading WhatsApp message gives breakdown of approved new teacher’s salary structure

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Misleading WhatsApp message gives breakdown of approved new teacher’s salary structure

Lois Ugbede October 31, 2020 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message gave a breakdown of the new teacher’s salary structure approved by President...

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#EndSARS: Nigerian Army dispels #Lekkishootings as ‘Fake news’ but its evidences continue to shift

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#EndSARS: Nigerian Army dispels #Lekkishootings as ‘Fake news’ but its evidences continue to shift

Silas Jonathan October 31, 2020 0

Claim: Overwhelming evidence aside, the Nigerian Army denies any role in the Lekki toll gate shootings on...

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