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True! Dove soap, other cosmetic products banned in 2022 for cotaining toxic chemicals
A viral post on Instagram claims that the chemical Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, was banned in Europe, Nigeria, and other countries...
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Red flags to recognise AI-assisted Ponzi scheme adverts online
ORCHESTRATORS of Ponzi schemes have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence tools to make their scams appear more sophisticated, believable and harder to detect.
With AI...
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How myth of tax deductions through bank narrations spread in Nigerian markets
FOLLOWING the implementation of the new tax law in January 2026, many Nigerian business owners have mandated their customers to use misleading narrations in...
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Ministry of Information ignores fight against misinformation in 2026 Budget
THE Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation did not allocate any funds to enlighten the public on the danger of fake news in...
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Did Onitsha screwdriver trader really influence US military strike in Nigeria?
By Nanji Nandang
WHEN United States (US) President, Donald Trump carried out a “powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS militants operating in Nigeria on Christmas...
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How Switzerland and Nigeria compare on life expectancy
ON January 15, 2026, an X user sparked a conversation after sharing a post about the serene view and the traffic-free state of a...
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Grok Watermark triggered doubts over Tinubu–Kagame photo
A Photograph shared from President Bola Tinubu’s reported meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris has triggered widespread debate on social media after...
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2026 in view: fact-checking, elections and information integrity in Nigeria
IN 2025, the global fact-checking landscape faced mounting pressure as AI-generated and deepfake content became more widespread and increasingly sophisticated, often making manipulation harder...
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12 AI tools to use in 2026 to work smarter, sell faster, compete globally
IN Nigeria, artificial intelligence has quietly become part of how ordinary Nigerians work, learn, sell, and communicate.
AI has helped students trying to understand complex...
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Buhari’s death, Trump’s inauguration… how misinformation shaped events in 2025
THE year 2025 was marked by misinformation involving Nigerian public figures, international events, and high-profile incidents across politics, economics, and social issues.
As social media...
