A message forwarded several times on WhatsApp claims the CBN has announced a new strategic agenda for the naira. The viral message said the new agenda will result in the re-denomination of the naira with full effect from January, 2024.
The claim is FALSE!
The message further claimed that the new policy on the Naira revolves around a 4-point agenda as approved by President Bola Tinubu to make the naira equal to the dollar and regulate market prices.
Meanwhile, CBN has said there are no plans to redenominate the naira neither is there a recent announcement of a new agenda for naira. WABMA team checked.
The Director, Corporate Communications, Isa Abdul Mumin, in a press release said the content of the message modified text taken from an old policy move by a previous CBN Governor in 2007 to make it appear recent.
He advised the public to ignore the report to prevent panic.
CONCLUSION The claim that CBN announced a new strategic agenda for the naira is FALSE.
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
The viral video and its visual details
Reports from credible international media
Data from global child-protection organizations
Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters: Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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💥 Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true? —
Let’s look at the facts. 👀 👇 https://youtu.be/3Qfny74QhC0
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