August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Corruption, Social Norms, and Behaviour Change in Nigeria
Nigeria has been grappling with the pervasive problem of corruption for a considerable period, and its consequences have had far-reaching effects on its development, governance,… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Don Lauds JAMB Registrar Oloyede At Anti-Corruption Dialogue
The US don lauded the JAMB registrar at an event organised by the ICPC in conjunction with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption - Nigerian Leaders Must Reform or Face Dire Consequences - Toyin Falola
"If they politicians and political parties are not ready to reform, they will not be able to control the consequences." Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: NCDMB Partners ACAN On Zero-Tolerance for Corruption in Workplace
The ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, expressed appreciation for the principled stance of the NCDMB Management on zero-tolerance for corruption in the workplace Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Ministerial Nominee, Fagbemi, Proposes How Nigeria Should Fight Corruption
The ministerial nominee, Mr Fagbemi, fielded wide-ranging questions, including on the fight against corruption, from senators during a screening exercise on Wednesday. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Eight-Year-Old Corruption Charges Against Lamido, Sons, Others
The Court of Appeal gave a technical reason for striking out the corruption charges against the former Jigawa State governor, Mr Lamido, and his sons. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Cameroon: How Killing of Cameroonian Journalist Silenced Investigations Into Plunder By an Internationally-Connected Elite
The killing also eliminated a rival for the succession of an ageing president, and sidelined a tax director. Read more »
Cameroon: How Internationally Connected Cameroon Elites Plundered U.S.$656 Million
How tax cases involving hundreds of millions in payments from state coffers to questionable entities were snuffed out. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Fake UTME Result - Anambra Govt Lists Members of Investigative Panel
"It is not our wish to join the slanging match or take sides at this stage." Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Ex-Ganduje Commissioner Over Alleged N1 Billion Fraud
The anti-corruption commission said those 'found wanting' would be charged in court. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Lack of Medical Personnel, Corruption Prevalent in Abuja PHCs - Report
We urge the government, in collaboration with healthcare organizations and community representatives, to take swift and decisive action to address these critical issues in Abuja's… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why People in Government Are Corrupt, and Why Nothing Might Change
Most Nigerians are excited for the few days in office of President Tinubu and how he has performed so far. However, one striking revelation is the amount of revelations of… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: How Tinubu Should Fight Corruption - Journalist
The journalist outlines measures President Tinubu should adopt to fight corruption. Read more »
June 20, 2023
West Africa: EFCC, Ghana's Team Partner Against Financial Crimes in West Africa
The acting chair of the EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, says alliances Ghana's EOCO, and others will be instrumental in combating economic and financial crimes in West Africa. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: ICPC Arraigns Ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, His Four Children, Others On Fresh Corruption Charges
The former JAMB registrar Dibu Ojerinde is facing multiple charges of corruption before different judges. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: We're Not Surprised By EFCC Chair's Suspension - Transparency International
Mr Bawa was suspended based on "weighty allegations of abuse of office" levelled against him. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Limits Anti-Corruption Agency Chair's Powers
A review of the proposed legislation passed by the Senate shows it can render the ICPC chair redundant and incapacitate the commission to fight corruption. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Nigeria: Scorecard - How Buhari's Anti-Corruption War Switched From Fighting to Encouraging Corruption
Mr Buhari campaigned for office in 2014 promising to fight corruption headlong. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Nigeria: I Fought Corruption Relentlessly - Buhari
Mr Buhari said he fought corruption relentlessly despite pushback. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari's Anti-Corruption Drive Excellent - EFCC Chair
EFCC chair Mr Bawa, a major player in the Buhari administration's anti-corruption drive, ignores steps the administration took to encourage corruption in the country. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: The Dark Side of Whistleblowing
Several factors make whistleblowers regret their actions and discourage others from blowing the whistle. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Nigeria: Opposition Chieftain In Trouble Over Alleged Vote-Buying Scheme
Police investigators say Ladi Adebutu has yet to honour their invitation to respond to the allegation. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: Candidates With Corruption Cases Lead Race for Nigerian Senate President's Seat
Three frontrunners in the race for the Senate President's seat in the 10th National Assembly have struggled to extricate themselves from corruption allegations for between seven… Read more »
May 07, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu, Judicial Corruption and Madman of Gadarene
In Port Harcourt, Rivers State last week, as guest of Governor Nyesom Wike, President-elect Bola Tinubu promised to fight corruption. To delink judicial officers' minds from… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Nigeria: Insiders From Shell Company Embroiled in $11-Billion Corruption Case Admit Previous Misconduct
The testimony from the eight-week trial in London sheds unprecedented light on apparent bribery and other questionable business practices by P&ID and its sister company,… Read more »