Nigerian Govt to Recover Looted Funds From Switzerland
The funds are part of an estimated U.S.$5 billion which was stolen and then funneled into various foreign accounts by the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha.
Late Sani Abacha.
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Civil society groups have insisted that the government should specify how it intends to use the money. Read more »
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The Swiss government has already returned U.S.$700 million, following appeals from Nigeria. Read more »
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The Swiss ambassador to Nigeria has stated that U.S.$700 million stashed in Swiss banks by the late military head of state General Sani Abacha has been returned to the government. Read more »