BUSINESSPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
Nigeria-UAE economic comparisons fuel false $500bn debt claims
A social media post comparing Nigeria's and the UAE's economies has led to false claims of a $500bn debt, sparking mixed reactions with users attributing Nigeria's economic struggles to poor leadership. The claim was first published by Premium Times Nigeria.
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