Community Guidelines

1.1 Respect and Inclusivity

Akewe.com is built on the foundation of mutual respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds, regions of Nigeria, and walks of life. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and courtesy.

1.2 Knowledge Sharing

Our primary goal is to share knowledge and help each other learn. We encourage thoughtful questions and comprehensive, helpful answers that benefit the entire community.

1.3 Nigerian Focus

While we welcome diverse perspectives, our platform is designed to serve the Nigerian community. We prioritize content that is relevant to Nigerian contexts, laws, culture, and experiences.

1.4 Quality Over Quantity

We value well-researched, thoughtful contributions over quick, low-effort posts. Take time to provide meaningful content that adds value to discussions.

2.1 Be Clear and Specific

Good questions get good answers. Make your questions clear, specific, and easy to understand:

• • Use descriptive titles that summarize your question
• • Provide relevant context and background information
• • Explain what you’ve already tried or researched
• • Be specific about what kind of answer you’re looking for

2.2 Do Your Research First

Before posting, search our platform and do basic research:

• • Search for similar questions that may have already been answered
• • Check official sources and government websites for factual information
• • Look for recent news or updates related to your question
• • Reference your research in your question to show effort

2.3 Use Appropriate Categories

Select the most relevant category for your question to help others find and answer it:

• • Education and Career
• • Business and Finance
• • Technology and Innovation
• • Health and Wellness
• • Law and Government
• • Culture and Lifestyle
• • Travel and Tourism

2.4 Questions We Encourage

3.1 Be Helpful and Accurate

Great answers are the heart of our community:

• • Provide accurate, well-researched information
• • Cite sources when sharing facts or statistics
• • Share personal experiences when relevant
• • Admit when you’re not certain about something
• • Update your answers if you discover new information

3.2 Structure Your Answers Well

Make your answers easy to read and understand:

• • Use clear headings and bullet points
• • Break long answers into logical sections
• • Put the most important information first
• • Use proper grammar and spelling

3.3 Be Constructive

Even when correcting misinformation or disagreeing:

• • Focus on the content, not the person
• • Explain why something is incorrect, don’t just say it’s wrong
• • Provide better alternatives or solutions
• • Maintain a respectful tone throughout

4.1 Respectful Communication

All interactions must be respectful and professional:

• • Use polite and courteous language
• • Avoid personal attacks or insults
• • Respect different opinions and perspectives
• • Give constructive feedback, not destructive criticism
• • Use appropriate language for a professional environment

4.2 Cultural Sensitivity

Nigeria is diverse with many cultures, religions, and languages:

• • Respect all Nigerian ethnic groups and cultures
• • Avoid stereotypes and generalizations
• • Be inclusive in your language and examples
• • Recognize that experiences vary across different regions

4.3 Professional Conduct

Maintain professional standards in all interactions:

• • Keep discussions focused on the topic
• • Avoid excessive self-promotion
• • Respect intellectual property and cite sources
• • Follow up on your commitments and promises

5.1 Harmful Content

• • Hate speech targeting individuals or groups
• • Discriminatory language based on ethnicity, religion, gender, or other characteristics
• • Threats of violence or harm
• • Harassment, bullying, or stalking
• • Doxxing (sharing personal information without consent)

5.2 Illegal Activities

• • Promoting illegal activities under Nigerian law
• • Sharing pirated content or encouraging piracy
• • Fraud schemes or scam promotion
• • Drug trafficking or illegal substance promotion
• • Money laundering or “yahoo-yahoo” activities

5.3 Spam and Low-Quality Content

• • Repetitive posting of the same content
• • Excessive self-promotion or advertising
• • Off-topic or irrelevant posts
• • Duplicate questions without adding new information
• • Nonsensical or incoherent content

5.4 Inappropriate Content

• • Adult or sexually explicit material
• • Graphic violence or disturbing content
• • Content that exploits minors
• • Excessive profanity or vulgar language

6.1 Account Authenticity

Maintain authentic and trustworthy accounts:

• • Use a real name or professional pseudonym
• • Provide accurate profile information
• • Use appropriate profile pictures
• • Don’t impersonate others or create fake accounts

6.2 Multiple Accounts

Each person should maintain only one primary account:

• • Don’t create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
• • Don’t use alternate accounts to manipulate voting
• • Contact us if you need to change accounts for legitimate reasons

6.3 Account Security

Keep your account secure and protect your privacy:

• • Use strong, unique passwords
• • Don’t share your account credentials
• • Log out from public computers
• • Report suspicious activity immediately

7.1 Fair Voting

Use voting features to highlight quality content:

• • Upvote helpful, accurate, and well-written content
• • Downvote content that violates guidelines or lacks quality
• • Don’t vote based on personal disagreements with opinions
• • Don’t organize voting campaigns or manipulate scores

7.2 Comments and Discussions

Use comments to add value to discussions:

• • Add relevant information or clarifications
• • Ask follow-up questions that help others
• • Thank contributors for helpful answers
• • Keep comments concise and on-topic

7.3 Following and Notifications

Respect others’ preferences regarding follow-up communications:

• • Follow users whose content you find consistently valuable
• • Don’t abuse the messaging system
• • Respect users’ privacy settings
• • Unfollow if requested to do so

8.1 Community Moderation

Our community helps maintain quality through:

• • Reporting inappropriate content or behavior
• • Providing constructive feedback to new users
• • Leading by example in following guidelines
• • Helping to educate others about community standards

8.2 Reporting System

Help us maintain community standards by reporting violations:

• • Use the report function for guideline violations
• • Provide specific details about the issue
• • Don’t abuse the reporting system
• • Follow up if you have additional information

8.3 Consequences for Violations

Violations may result in the following actions:

8.4 Appeals Process

If you believe a moderation action was taken in error:

• • Contact our support team within 7 days
• • Provide specific details and evidence
• • Be respectful in your appeal communication
• • Accept the final decision gracefully

9.1 Educational Content

When sharing educational information:

• • Focus on Nigerian educational system and opportunities
• • Provide accurate information about institutions and programs
• • Include current admission requirements and deadlines
• • Mention scholarship and funding opportunities when relevant

9.2 Business and Career Advice

When discussing business and career topics:

• • Consider Nigerian business environment and regulations
• • Mention relevant government agencies (CAC, FIRS, etc.)
• • Discuss both opportunities and challenges honestly
• • Avoid get-rich-quick schemes or unrealistic promises

9.3 Health and Medical Topics

When discussing health-related questions:

• • Always recommend consulting healthcare professionals
• • Share general wellness information, not specific medical advice
• • Consider Nigerian healthcare system and accessibility
• • Include emergency contact information when appropriate

9.4 Legal and Government Information

When discussing legal or government matters:

• • Reference current Nigerian laws and regulations
• • Recommend consulting legal professionals for serious matters
• • Provide links to official government websites
• • Acknowledge when laws may vary by state or locality

Additional Resources

Learn more about our platform:

• • Terms of Service
• • Privacy Policy
• • Disclaimer