Fact Check
FACT CHECK: Is 3MTT giving out laptops as a grant?
Claim: 3MTT is supporting individuals with laptop to support their educational or professional journey.
Verdict
The claim that 3MTT is giving out laptops as a grant is it true!
Full Text
A claim has been spreading on social media, especially on many Whatsapp groups that 3MTT is offering free laptops to Nigerians.
The claim states that this initiative is aimed at individuals who lack the resources to purchase a laptop but require one for their studies, work, or skill development and 25 recipients will be chosen from among the laptop winners to receive an MTN ROUTER for enhanced connectivity.
screenshot of the claim
The message provides a link where applicants can get access to the laptop. And the link provided, https://forms.gle/Nksq9S7cwxZuwHvu6 requires the user to complete a 7-stage procedure in order to be a beneficiary. The First Stage is for one to provide an email. The Second Stage is for one’s personal information. The Third Stage is one’s interest in 3MTT Technical areas. The Fourth Stage is one’s financial need and laptop use. The Fifth Stage is for Additional information. The Sixth Stage is Delivery Information. The Seventh Stage is Confirmation.
Ripples Nigeria understands how claims like this can affect the populace hence the need to investigate it to establish the truth.
The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a critical part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, is aimed to build Nigeria’s technical talent as a backbone to power a digital economy and position Nigeria as a net exporter.
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Verification
Ripple Nigeria’s verification shows that the claim is False!
Firstly, a thorough search within reputable media outlets was carried out to see if the news had been disseminated, but there was no news on it.
Also, when a check through the 3MTT official social media accounts was conducted, we discovered that the organization, on its LinkedIn page, has debunked the claim.
The post reads, “The claim that, The Application for the 3MTT Laptop Grant 2024 is Available is completely FALSE. The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme is NOT running any laptop giveaway, grant, or scheme offering free laptops, MTN MiFi, or 30GB data to 960,000 Students ”.
Conclusion
Verification showed that the claim that 3MTT is offering a free laptop grant is False.
By: Abdulrasaq Nafisat Taiye
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