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Techpoint Africa·September 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM

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.

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