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How a made-up agency found its way into Nigeria’s budget

  • Posted on August 9, 2026
  • By Financial Times
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  • 1 min read
In brief

Nigeria's government budget allocation scandal reveals how a non-existent investment agency successfully secured public funds through fraudulent representation. Investigations uncovered that a fictitious council's alleged leadership received official government payments and gained access to high-ranking officials, exposing critical gaps in budget oversight and financial accountability mechanisms within the nation's administrative systems.

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How a made-up agency found its way into Nigeria’s budget
How a made-up agency found its way into Nigeria’s budget

Alleged head of fictional investment council was allocated government funding and met top officials
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