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How to Know if a Website Is Reliable? These 6 Simple Steps Will Help You Find Out

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When looking for information online, knowing which websites you can trust and which you cannot is essential. Unfortunately, not all websites are created equal; some can be untrustworthy. So how can you tell if a website is reliable? These six simple steps will help you find out.

Check the SSL Certificate

The first step is to check the SSL certificate of the website. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a protocol that provides security for communications between web browsers and servers. A website with a valid SSL certificate means that all information exchanged between the browser and server is encrypted and thus secure.

You can usually tell if a website in Nigeria has a valid SSL certificate if the URL starts with “https://” instead of just “http://.” Such sites make your personal information safe, like your name, address, and credit card number when you enter it into a form on their website. In connection to the SSL is the need to check the domain name.

A domain that ends in “.gov” or “.edu” is more likely to be trustworthy than one that ends in “.com” or “.net.” This is because websites that end in “.gov” or “.edu” are usually created by government agencies or educational institutions, which tend to be more reliable than commercial entities.

Check the Reviews

This is particularly helpful when gambling online. Checking reviews can save you a lot of heartache and money. When searching for the best gambling sites in Nigeria, start by finding out what other players say. A good review will give you an unbiased opinion about the website’s suitability. It should also provide details about the person’s experience with the website or product. If all the reviews are positive and lack details, they might be fake.

One of the best ways to tell if a website is reliable is to check the reviews. If people have had good experiences with the website, that’s a good sign. On the other hand, if there are a lot of negative reviews, that’s a red flag.

Of course, taking reviews with a grain of salt is essential. After all, people are more likely to leave a review if they had a bad experience. But if there are a lot of negative reviews, that’s something to be aware of.

Check the Privacy Policy

A good privacy policy will explain what personal information is collected, how it’s used, and who has access to it. It should also explain what steps are taken to protect your information. If a website does not have a privacy policy, or if the policy is difficult to find or understand, that’s a red flag.

The About Us page of a website can also give clues as to whether or not the site can be trusted. A good About Us page will provide some information about the owners or operators of the website, as well as their qualifications or experience. It should also explain the purpose of the website. If the About Us page is missing or vague, that’s another red flag.

Check for Third-Party Endorsements

If the website has been verified or vouched for by a reputable organization, that’s a good sign. You can usually find these endorsements on the homepage of the website or the About Us page.

Regarding endorsements, it’s also essential to look for signs that they might be fake. For example, if the endorsements are from organizations you’ve never heard of, or if they are not specific, they could be fake.

Do They Update the Content Regularly?

Another way to judge a website’s reliability is to check the dates of the content. If the website is regularly updated with new content, that’s a good sign. On the other hand, if the content is several years old or there are no dates listed, that’s a red flag.

Outdated information can be just as bad as no information at all. After all, if a website provides inaccurate or outdated information, it’s not doing you any good.

Check the Sources

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When looking at a website, it’s also essential to check the origin of the information. If the website is citing reputable sources, that’s a good sign. On the other hand, if the sources are questionable or if they’re not cited at all, that’s a red flag.

Good platforms will always research and verify their sources before publishing any information. If a website is not doing this, it’s not a platform you can trust. This is usually a critical factor in the search engine ranking of a website.

These are just a few ways to tell if a website is reliable. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and don’t give out any personal information or money to a website you’re unsure about. If you take the time to research and check for red flags, you can avoid many headaches down the road.

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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Nigeria Launches Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new online citizenship and business management platform.

In a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on Friday in Abuja, it was disclosed that the new digital platform was designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround time and improved user experience.

According to the statement, the platform is aimed at managing citizenship applications, processing business permits, and administering regulations related to businesses, and foreign workers.

The permanent secretary explained further that the initiative was part of the ministry’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency thereby significantly improving service delivery to the public.

Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are hereby expected to access the platform through the following official channels: Ministry of Interior’s website: https://interior.gov.ng and for direct portal access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng, [email protected] for support or inquiries.

“The ministry remains committed to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for citizenship administration, while continuously enhancing service delivery through digital transformation,” the statement concluded.

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Indorama Restates Commitment Environmental Preservation, CSR

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By Bon Peters

A leading petrochemicals and fertilizer production company in Rivers State, Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, has reaffirmed its determination to always prioritise environmental preservation, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and other policies geared towards profitability.

The Managing Director of Indorama Nigeria and Executive Director at Indorama Africa, Mr Manish Mundra, gave this reassurance at a media parley to introduce the new Head of Corporate Communications of the organisation, Mr Bibiye Justice.

Mr Justice is taking over from Mr Jossy Nkwocha, who retires from the company from the end of May 2025 after 18 years in charge of the image-making of the company.

Mr Mundra, represented by the Chief Technical Officer of Indorama Nigeria, Mr Deepu Sivadas, praised Mr Nkwocha for demonstrating a high level of professionalism in his partnership with journalists, saying the synergy has positioned Indorama in the right perspective in terms of reportage of the company’s operations.

In his remarks, Mr Nkwocha commended the management of Indorama for giving him the opportunity to serve in the company and thanked journalists for their support.

“I have enjoyed tremendous support of journalists in the state in the past 18 years, and for this reason, I haven’t experienced any media crises.

“I want to thank you all for your cooperation and to announce that I’m about stepping down, by the end of this month, I shall be retiring and Mr Justice Bibiye will be stepping in my shoes.

“Bibiye is one of us, a thorough bred corporate communications personality, having served at NTA and AIT. I, therefore, urge you to avail him the same level of support,” he said.

On his part, Mr Justice commended newsmen for supporting his predecessor and contributing to the growth of the company.

“Indorama is critical national asset contributing significantly to the economy. The company is continuously creating jobs and assisting the government tackle food shortage through high quality fertilizers production for export and local demands,” he said.

The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Rivers State, Mr Paul Bazia, while speaking, lauded the organisation for its achievements and pledged to sustain the cooperation.

Indorama, an 8,000 metric tons daily capacity fertilizer production company, is the largest single-train urea facility in the Sub-Saharan Africa with a legacy of excellence in fertilizer production.

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89 Northerners in Viral Video Recruited to Work at Dangote Refinery—Police

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called for calm over a viral video showing some young persons from Katsina State seen around Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State.

In a statement on Friday, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), said residents of the metropolis have nothing to worry about because the persons seen in the visual were recruited to work at the Dangote Refinery.

According to him, the contractor responsible for their recruitment and the refinery’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) both confirmed the arrangement.

He stated that the labourers have been cleared to reside and work within the $20 billion oil facility after all necessary checks were conducted them.

“Upon receipt of the information on May 14, 2025, officers from the Command immediately deployed to the location to ascertain the facts.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the young men in question, 89 in number, had arrived from Katsina State and were recruited to work as labourers at the Dangote Refinery in Lekki.

“The contractor working with the refinery appeared before the police and confirmed that he had personally sourced and brought the labourers from Katsina for legitimate employment purposes.

“The individuals were thoroughly searched, and no incriminating items were found in their possession.

“Furthermore, each person properly identified themselves and presented their National Identification Numbers (NINs), which were duly verified,” Mr Hundeyin stated, assuring that, “The command remains committed to maintaining law and order across Lagos State and will continue to respond promptly to all matters relating to public safety.”

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