Nairametrics media bias and reliability
Nairametrics is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 22 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Nairametrics biased?
Nairametrics is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Nairametrics left or right?
Nairametrics is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Nairametrics reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Nairametrics. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Nairametrics has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Nairametrics’s own report linked underneath.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
Nairametrics reported it asUS rate hike threatens naira as investors eye safer dollars (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Michael Kremer, a 2019 Nobel laureate in Economics, has been appointed the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. He is scheduled to take up the position on 1 October 2026, replacing Indermit Gill.
Nairametrics reported it asWorld Bank appoints Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as Chief Economist (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His passing was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram. The family described the late actor as 'The Lion of Lufodo'.
Nairametrics reported it asVeteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84 (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the company at approximately $1.2 trillion. This comes as the AI firm considers its timeline for a potential initial public offering.
Nairametrics reported it asOpenAI weighs new funding round at over $1.2tn valuation ahead of IPO (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Mexican national Arturo Carrera Loaiza at Lagos airport on August 19, 2026, while he was attempting to flee the country. The agency also dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State.
Nairametrics reported it asNDLEA arrests Mexican drug kingpin linked to Ebonyi meth lab (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
A former Google DeepMind employee has joined a growing chorus of AI researchers warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Bilal Chughtai stated that time may be running out to avoid this outcome.
Nairametrics reported it asEx-Google DeepMind researcher warns AI could “kill us all”, says humans running out of time (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Nairametrics reported it asNigerian Crude Oil strikes past $115 per Barrel amid Saudi Pipeline Disruption (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, defence, and the digital economy.
Nairametrics reported it asIndia seeks more Nigerian crude as Shettima, Modi push stronger trade ties (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Nairametrics reported it asBrent crude surges above $100 after US, Iran’s biggest tanker attacks (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
OPEC+ has decided to keep its oil production quotas unchanged for October. The decision comes as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil exports, limiting the group's influence on prices and market share. Focus is now shifting towards debates over 2027 quotas.
Nairametrics reported it asOPEC+ pauses oil output hikes after four straight monthly increases (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has proposed a new rule requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status. This is part of President Donald Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship.
Nairametrics reported it asUS may require parents to prove citizenship or immigration status for children’s passports (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the US. The State Department expects to announce the action, which would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, in the coming weeks.
Nairametrics reported it asUS to revoke up to 200,000 tourist and business visas of asylum seekers (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The Trump administration has proposed a new regulation to establish a fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas. This proposed fee, which would apply to petitions subject to the annual visa cap, is distinct from a previous fee that was blocked by courts. The proposal is now open for a 30-day public comment period.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump proposes $103,265 H-1B fee for highly skilled foreign workers (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigerian authorities arrested a 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, for allegedly selling cannabis. She reportedly claimed to have started the drug trade after her shop was destroyed by fire. The arrest is part of wider anti-drug operations.
Nairametrics reported it asNDLEA arrests 101-year-old great-grandmother, intercepts N4.4 billion worth of illicit drugs (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 'unprecedented economic warfare and isolation' on Iran, warning that any country enabling financial or governmental aid to Tehran would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. Reports vary on whether specific measures or targets were named, with China identified as Iran’s largest oil buyer.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced new economic measures against Iran, warning any country providing financial or logistical support would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. The move follows stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump claiming Iran had rejected a deal.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Trump announces potential new Iran sanctions and declares Strait of Hormuz blockade effective
Trust 42Donald Trump said the US could impose further sanctions on Iran, described a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as '100% successful', and argued that increased US oil production had reduced global reliance on the waterway. Oil prices, he said, had not spiked as feared and remained around $84 to $85 per barrel.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade, releases frozen assets and ends oil sanctions. A vessel was struck in the strait, injuring at least one crew member, as tensions escalate over a June memorandum of understanding.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
Nairametrics reported it asTrump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s $1bn 'Future is for Everyone Fund' to support communities hosting data centres, alongside plans to offer free AI tools to billions. The essay also outlined a vision for personal AI agents and open-source models, while addressing concerns about job displacement and privacy.
Nairametrics reported it asMark Zuckerberg rejects AI doom narrative, says invention will create more jobs (opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, United States
- Official site
- nairametrics.com
- Seen publishing on
- nairametrics.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 22
- Reports listed
- 22
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
22 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Nairametrics has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 22 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Nairametrics: its report arrived a median of 32 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 23 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 22 September 2026. Ratings pulled 9 September 2026.
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