The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of the Transparency International Nigeria, in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has showcased advancements by climbing five places in the global rankings for 2023. Released in Abuja on Tuesday, the report indicates a positive shift in the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told an FCT High Court how N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted to finance the 2015 gubernatorial election in Sokoto state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into $347 billion forex allegedly allocated to local and foreign companies in Nigeria between January 2014 and June 2023.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, that the former Head of Service, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, and others awarded contracts worth ₦3 billion to their own companies.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele of impersonating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to illegally obtain $6.2 million.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal against the no-case ruling over alleged ₦4 billion by the Niger State High Court, in favour of former Governor Muazu Aliyu and former state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Tanko Beji.
ASHENEWS reports that a Nigerian activist, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are guilty of transferring money into private accounts.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases involving ₦853.8 billion against 13 former governors and ministers.
ASHENEWS recalls the suspension of Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, following her reported request to the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, to transfer ₦585.2 million into a private account.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, for questioning over alleged fraud in the handling of ₦37,170,855,753.44 billion social intervention funds during her tenure.