Africa
South Africa’s minister of defense Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in the eye of the storm again, even after ‘salary sacrifice’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed that documentation relating to a recent visit to Zimbabwe by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula be made public. Publication of the Minister’s initial and...
Africa
Nigerian activists send open letter to President Buhari urging him to prosecute more than 100 high-profile corruption cases he has ignored
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Nigerian activists have sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to prosecute more than 100 high-profile corruption cases he has ignored.The 77-year old leader made the fight against...
Corruption
Activists warn Nigerian President bill will render anti-corruption agency EFCC ‘a toothless bulldog’
Nigeria's Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “urgently instruct Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation to withdraw the...
Corruption
Nigerian president says his administration borrowing billions of dollars to fund infrastructure
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday justified government borrowing to finance infrastructure, asserting that his government took loans in the interest of the country to solve the dire shortfall in infrastructure.Speaking at...
Corruption
Trump administration imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in election rigging and violence
Simon Ateba - 0
The Donald Trump administration has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians "responsible for undermining the democratic process."Last January, the United States placed visa bans on individuals involved in electoral violence in Nigeria.
Africa
Nigerian activists sue Senate President and House of Representatives Speaker over ‘failure to publish details of corruption probes’
Nigeria's Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila over “their failure to publish reports of all completed public hearings and corruption...
Corruption
Nigerian President sued over failure to break down how 800 billion naira recovered loot was spent as activists fear the funds may have been...
Nigeria's Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over failure to “disclose information and documents relating to the names of people from whom N800 billion in looted public funds...
coronavirus
Ramaphosa announces ‘new era in transparency and accountability’ in South Africa, after COVID-19 corruption outrage
The outrage among South Africans over allegations of corruption in the procurement of goods and services for the COVID-19 response has created an opportunity for the nation to strengthen its fight corruption.Answering...
Corruption
Grass cutting scandal trial of Babachir’s to resume June 10
The trial of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, before Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama has been adjourned to June 10, 2020 for continuation of trial.
Corruption
Clement Onuama, U.S.-based Igbo Nigerian sent to jail for massive scam. He received lenient sentence for civil war he endured in Nigeria
Simon Ateba - 0
A Nigerian living in the state of Texas was sentenced on Tuesday to three years and four months in prison for taking part in a major scam that...
Latest News
IMF has given $31 billion to 76 countries to respond to COVID-19, including over $10 billion to 47 low income nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given $31 billion in emergency financing to 76 countries in...
Africa
South Africa seeks to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add to 30,000 megawatts available
Simon Ateba - 0
South Africa is seeking to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add to the 30,000 megawatts of...
Economy
Nigeria could shut down on Monday as more unions pledge to join strike amid increase in power and petrol prices
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Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, could shut down on Monday, as more unions pledge to join a strike action amid an...
Africa
IMF has given $31 billion to 76 countries to respond to COVID-19, including over $10 billion to 47 low income nations
Simon Ateba - 0
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given $31 billion in emergency financing to 76 countries in the world to respond to...
Africa
IMF says Senegalese economy severely hit by COVID-19 would rebound in 2021
Simon Ateba - 0
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday that the Senegalese economy, which has been severely hit by COVID-19 pandemic, would...
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