Anti-Corruption Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/anti-corruption/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:48:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Anti-Corruption Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/anti-corruption/ 32 32 42672738 Customs Vows to Sustain Nigeria’s Gains in Anti-Money Laundering Fight https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/customs-vows-sustain-nigeria/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:48:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207944 Customs Vows to Sustain Nigeria’s Gains in Anti-Money Laundering Fight The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged to sustain Nigeria’s gains in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism, warning against any reversal of the progress that led to the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025. […]

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]]> 207944 ICPC, China’s Xinhua Explore Media Partnership to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/24/icpc-china-xinhua-explore/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:10:28 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207553 ICPC, China’s Xinhua Explore Media Partnership to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and China’s state-owned Xinhua News Agency are exploring a strategic media partnership aimed at strengthening information exchange and promoting international cooperation in the fight against corruption. The proposed collaboration was discussed when a delegation of […]

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]]> 207553 ICPC Secures Seven-Year Jail Term for Ex-Health Ministry Official Over ₦29.9m Fraud https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/23/icpc-secures-seven-year-jail/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:43:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207513 ICPC Secures Seven-Year Jail Term for Ex-Health Ministry Official Over ₦29.9m Fraud The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a former Principal Stock Verifier at the Federal Ministry of Health, Williams Oluwole, who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for issuing a false stock verification certificate that […]

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]]> 207513 REVEALED: How DSS Arrested Maina’s Fugitive Son in Abuja, Handed Him Over to EFCC for Prosecution https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/17/revealed-dss-arrested-maina/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:26:06 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206953 REVEALED: How DSS Arrested Maina’s Fugitive Son in Abuja, Handed Him Over to EFCC for Prosecution The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Security […]

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]]> 206953 Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika not signatory to N599M consultancy contract —- EFCC witness https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/15/aviation-minister-hadi-sirika/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:14:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206747 Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika not signatory to N599M consultancy contract —- EFCC witness An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Christopher Odifin, has admitted before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, did not sign the documents relating to the award of a disputed ₦599 […]

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]]> 206747 ICPC Rises to Second in 2026 Transparency Index with 80.13% Score https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/01/icpc-rises-second/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:44:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205103 ICPC Rises to Second in 2026 Transparency Index with 80.13% Score The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has emerged as Nigeria’s second-highest-rated federal institution in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), improving its score from 78.13 per cent in 2025 to 80.13 per cent. The latest assessment by the Centre […]

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]]> 205103 Petitions to ONSA Allege Financial Irregularities, Partner Exclusion in Strategic Communication Project https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/20/petitions-onsa-allege/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203896 Petitions to ONSA Allege Financial Irregularities, Partner Exclusion in Strategic Communication Project Two separate correspondences to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have raised allegations of financial and administrative irregularities in the implementation of a strategic communication initiative involving Nigeria’s security and response agencies. Documents obtained by PRNigeria accuse an ONSA official of […]

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]]> 203896 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/exclusive-senior-efcc-officer/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:49:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203050 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth Despite the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, championing a zero-tolerance policy on internal corruption, a senior managerial officer in the rank of Assistant Commander (ACE) of the Commission has been accused of extensive corruption, abuse […]

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]]> 203050 EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff, Prosecutes Others Over Corruption, Financial Malpractice — Olukoyede https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/31/efcc-dismisses-over-staff/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:55:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201630 EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff, Prosecutes Others Over Corruption, Financial Malpractice — Olukoyede The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has dismissed more than 40 of its personnel for corruption and financial malpractice since he assumed office.   Olukoyede made the disclosure on Monday during […]

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]]> 201630 EFCC’s Asset Recovery Hits N673bn in Three Years, Says Olukoyede https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/efcc-asset-recovery-hits/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:10:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201185 EFCC’s Asset Recovery Hits N673bn in Three Years, Says Olukoyede The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N673 billion on behalf of the Nigerian government over the past three years, its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at the Cambridge International Symposium […]

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]]> 201185 AGF Urged to Probe EFCC Over Detention of BUK Final Year Student, Maryam Shehu https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/21/agf-urged-probe-efcc-over/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:49:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200712 AGF Urged to Probe EFCC Over Detention of BUK Final Year Student, Maryam Shehu Human rights lawyer Abba Hikima has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to urgently intervene in the case of Maryam Isah Shehu, a final-year student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), describing her prolonged detention by the Economic and Financial […]

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]]> 200712 ICPC Moves to Audit Workforce Structure, Align Personnel with Anti-Corruption Mandate https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/18/icpc-moves-audit-workforce/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:03:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200521 ICPC Moves to Audit Workforce Structure, Align Personnel with Anti-Corruption Mandate The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to undertake a comprehensive workforce and structural audit to align its personnel structure with the Commission’s anti-corruption mandate and operational requirements. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed […]

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]]> 200521 EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/17/efcc-probes-saudi/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:44:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199449 EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced investigation into the interception of undeclared foreign currencies totalling $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The currencies were intercepted by operatives of […]

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]]> 199449 Nigeria Customs: Anti-Corruption Reforms Yielding Results — Spokesman https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/16/nigeria-customs-anti/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:50:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199380 Nigeria Customs: Anti-Corruption Reforms Yielding Results — Spokesman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its ongoing integrity and institutional reforms are helping to curb corruption, strengthen transparency and promote ethical conduct among its officers. The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada stated this on Thursday, August 13, 2026, […]

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]]> 199380 NIPR President Urges Development Communication Against Corruption https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/14/nipr-president-urges/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:30:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199234 Dr. Ike Neliaku, says Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development without embracing development communication—a strategic approach

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]]> 199234 ICPC Recovers N24bn From Ghost Workers, Over 900 Accounts Forfeited https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/13/icpc-recovers-ghost-workers/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:51:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199132 Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered more than N24 billion linked to ghost workers’ pensions and secured forfeiture orders involving over 900

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]]> 199132 ICPC, Indonesia Share Strategies to Deepen Fight Against Corruption https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/11/icpc-indonesia-share/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:22:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198988 ICPC, Indonesia Share Strategies to Deepen Fight Against Corruption The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for stronger international cooperation and greater adoption of proven global practices to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against corruption. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made the call on Monday at the second edition […]

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]]> 198988 ICPC Secures Conviction for Ex-Lawmaker Over N68.7m Contracts https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/06/icpc-secures-conviction-2/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:06:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198657 ICPC Secures Conviction for Ex-Lawmaker Over N68.7m Contracts The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Onamusi Onadeko, over an offence arising from his activities as a senior legislative aide. Onadeko, who represented Ogun East Federal Constituency between 1999 […]

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]]> 198657 Why EFCC Froze Osun Gov’t Account – Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/05/why-efcc-froze-osun-gov/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:02:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198619 Why EFCC Froze Osun Gov’t Account – Spokesperson The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct involving about ₦11 billion. In […]

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]]> 198619 ICPC Chair to Spotlight Anti Corruption Reform at 2026 Spokespersons Awards, Economic Confidential Lecture https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/03/icpc-chair-spotlight-anti/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:38:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198392 (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards and Economic Confidential Annual Lecture, as

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