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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.
It was set up in 1975 to ensure accountability and transparency in the way government and its agencies as well as organizations engage with the public and to curb arbitrary use of administrative powers by public officials within and outside government establishments. [2] Bashir Abubakar is the Chief Commissioner of the commission. [3] [4]
The mandate is to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases prosecute the offender(s), to examine, review and enforce the correction of corruption prone systems and procedures of public bodies, with a view to eliminating corruption in public life, and to educate and enlighten the public on and against corruption and ...
Anti-corruption war (between May 2015 and May 2023) was an anti-graft campaign launched by the government of Muhammadu Buhari, the 6th democratic President of Nigeria. This is a war against all forms of corruption in Nigeria. During the president's election campaign in 2015, he had vowed to fight against corruption and insecurity if elected.
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]
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria on Wednesday launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering.
It was reported that within the first two months of the Whistle-blowing policy in Nigeria, that Nigeria's Federal Government recovered over $178 million that was stolen from the government. By June 5, 2017, the Federal Ministry of Finance received a total of 2,150 tips from the public. 128 tips came through the website of the ministry, 1,192 ...
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