Claim:
A viral video circulating on WhatsApp and social media, alongside sponsored articles, claims that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched a new investment platform called Instant 9.3 CrypPro, allegedly guaranteeing participants ₦5,000,000 or more per week from a minimum investment of ₦380,000. The scheme is said to be backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Finance, and major corporations, with over 10,000 Nigerians already profiting.
Verdict: ❌ False.
There is no evidence that Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian government, or any major financial institution is connected to Instant 9.3 CrypPro. The claims and the accompanying video show multiple signs of a coordinated investment scam.
What the Promoters Claim
According to the promotional article and ads, Instant 9.3 CrypPro is a new, AI-powered trading platform jointly developed by Aliko Dangote, Seplat Petroleum, and Nigerian government institutions. The platform allegedly trades oil and cryptocurrency automatically and delivers guaranteed weekly profits. The article also features a supposed interview with Dangote and a testimonial attributed to international comedian Trevor Noah, who is said to have turned ₦380,000 into millions within days
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What We Found
1. No Official Confirmation from Dangote or Dangote Group
There is no record of Instant 9.3 CrypPro on:
- Dangote Group’s official website
- Verified Dangote Group social media accounts
- Reputable Nigerian or international business news outlets
Major business initiatives involving Africa’s richest man are routinely covered by mainstream media. This one is not.
2. False Use of Government and Institutional Names
The article claims direct involvement by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Finance
However:
- The CBN does not co-own or operate private investment platforms.
- No Nigerian government agency has issued a statement approving or supervising Instant 9.3 CrypPro.
- Legitimate government-backed financial programs are announced publicly and documented in official channels.
This is a known scam technique: borrowing the credibility of trusted institutions to deceive investors.
3. Guaranteed Returns Are a Major Red Flag
The promise of a guaranteed ₦5 million weekly income contradicts basic financial reality.
- No legitimate investment can guarantee fixed, high returns.
- Even top hedge funds, oil traders, and banks explicitly warn that profits are never guaranteed.
- Claims of turning hundreds of thousands of naira into millions within days are typical of Ponzi-style schemes.
4. Fake or Misused Celebrity Testimonials
The article includes a detailed testimonial attributed to Trevor Noah
There is:
- No independent interview, video, or social media post from Trevor Noah confirming this.
- No known connection between him and Nigerian retail investment platforms.
Scam networks frequently invent or misuse celebrity endorsements to build false trust.
Video Analysis Aliko Dangote Promoting the Schemes:
A review of the attached WhatsApp video reveals additional warning signs:
- The video presents a short promotional clip that appears designed for social media sharing, not for formal corporate or government communication.
- The content closely mirrors the written scam script, repeating claims of guaranteed profits and elite backing.
- There is no visible official branding, press conference setting, or verifiable media watermark typical of real Dangote or government announcements.
- The video relies on assertive narration and emotional appeal, rather than evidence, documents, or verifiable data.
While the video attempts to appear authoritative, it provides no independently verifiable proof that Aliko Dangote or any Nigerian institution is involved.
Classic Scam Tactics Identified
The Instant 9.3 CrypPro promotion displays multiple hallmarks of online investment fraud:
- Use of a famous billionaire’s name without proof
- Claims of government backing
- Guaranteed, extremely high returns
- “Limited slots available” pressure tactics
- Immediate follow-up phone calls from “platform managers”
Conclusion
There is no legitimate investment platform called Instant 9.3 CrypPro linked to Aliko Dangote or the Nigerian government. The article, the video, and the testimonials are misleading and unverified, and the promised returns are financially impossible.
