Police in Nigeria have arrested a suspect accused of circulating a false report claiming that the fintech company OPay was shutting down. Ani Iniedu, the police spokesperson, disclosed the arrest at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the suspect was apprehended following a forensic investigation, according to Premium Times. Details of the suspect's identity and possible charges were not provided in the report.

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar for allegedly creating and circulating a forged document falsely claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. According to Punch, Force Public Relations Officer Anietie Iniedu disclosed the arrest during a press briefing at the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja.

Nigerian fintech company OPay is pursuing legal action over a viral tweet containing a false claim that attracted more than two million impressions before being deleted. Although an apology was issued quickly, the social media payout system that made the post profitable to publish remains unchanged, according to Techpoint Africa. The case highlights how Nigerian defamation law offers companies fewer protections than it provides to individuals, raising questions about accountability for viral misinformation targeting businesses.

A man has written an open letter to Elon Musk, urging him to suspend monetisation for Nigerian accounts on X, citing concerns over engagement farming and low-quality tweets. The appeal reflects frustration with the current state of content on the platform.

A fake notice circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms falsely claimed that Nigerian fintech company OPay would suspend operations, urging customers to withdraw their funds. According to Vanguard, the hoax has underscored the importance of verifying financial information before acting on or sharing it. The report offers guidance on identifying fraudulent financial messages and avoiding online scams, as misinformation targeting users of digital payment platforms continues to spread in Nigeria.

Ireland's media regulator has opened an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X over its child online safety measures. According to IOL, the probe focuses on the platform's safety and protection protocols concerning younger users. The investigation examines whether X is doing enough to safeguard children who use the service. Further details about the scope of the inquiry, its timeline, or potential consequences for the platform were not provided in the report.