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Corruption in Nigeria is a constant phenomenon. In 2012, Nigeria was estimated to have lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence. [2] [3] Nigerian politicians find themselves in a strong position of power and wealth due to their connections with the oil and gas industries in Nigeria.
A Nigerian court on Wednesday granted bail to former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele, who is charged with procurement fraud and has been in detention since June.
[16] However, Tinubu's manifesto noted fighting corruption as a benefit of its civil service and judicial reforms. [17] [18] Review of anti-corruption plans from the Premium Times noted Tinubu's focus on wealth distribution to fight corruption along with criticism of the idea's potential effectiveness. [19]
Akin Fadeyi Foundation (AFF) is a Nigerian not-for-profit established in 2016 [1] and focuses on using technology, media and communication tools to tackle corruption. [2] It promotes civic engagement, transparency and accountability in Nigeria through its FlagIt corruption-reporting app, campaigns, and media awareness program.
Sambo Dasuki, the National Security Adviser who allegedly masterminded the $2 billion arms deal. The $2 billion arms deal, or Dasukigate, [1] is an arms procurement deal in Nigeria that resulted in the embezzlement of $2 billion through the office of the National Security Adviser under the leadership of Colonel Sambo Dasuki, the former National Security Adviser. [2]
Protests began peacefully across Nigeria in States such as Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe Jigawa, Bornu, and the capital Abuja but turned violent after the Nigeria Police Force shot tear gas and live bullets at protesters in Abuja in an attempt to disperse them. [37] A journalist identified as Jide Onyekunle was arrested. [23]
We must go back to what we were taught at school to show that there are educated people in Nigeria. We must address issues as we were taught in school to do." [27] It followed the previous similar announcement by the Nigerian President Goodluck: "What many Nigerians refer to as corruption is actually stealing. Stealing is not the same thing as ...
Whistle-blowing Policy in Nigeria is an anti-corruption programme that encourages people to voluntarily disclose information about fraud, bribery, looted government funds, financial misconduct, government assets, and any other form of corruption or theft to the Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Finance.