A live broadcast on Arise TV grew tense on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, openly expressed displeasure after being corrected by an anchor during an economic analysis.
Fasua's Claim About Uber and Glovo
While speaking about the government's economic achievements, Fasua discussed Uber leaving the Nigerian market. He attempted to demonstrate that investments were still coming in by claiming that Uber had bought a Nigerian company called "Glovo."
"When Uber was leaving Nigeria, they went and bought Glovo, a Nigerian company that is into food deliveries and other kinds of deliveries. They bought that company for $16.9 billion," Fasua said during the segment.
Anchor's Correction and Fasua's Reaction
Arise TV anchor Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie immediately interjected to correct the assertion, noting that Glovo is a Spanish delivery startup rather than a Nigerian entity.
Fasua was visibly annoyed by the live correction. Defending his presentation, he criticized Giwa-Osagie's timing and tone, telling the anchor that interrupting a guest mid-sentence to offer a correction was "a bit rude."
"You could have waited for me to land…anyway, you have the platform so you can cut in anytime you like but it is a bit rude to your guest," Fasua said.
Public Reaction and Impact
The exchange was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by Linda Ikeji at 06/09/2026 1:16 PM, drawing attention from viewers and social media users. The clip highlights the tension between government officials and media professionals during live broadcasts, particularly when factual disputes arise on air.
The incident underscores the importance of accurate information in public discourse, as the correction of Fasua's claim about Glovo's nationality brought clarity to the discussion about foreign investments in Nigeria's economy.
