Fake government agency in Nigeria's 2026 budget sparks political storm

PFIPC: Similar office existed under Buhari’s administration —Arewa Forum alleges

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has alleged that fake government agencies also existed under late former president Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, noting that people in government have knowledge of manipulating the Nigerian system. The allegations follow the controversy surrounding the recently exposed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, headed by now absconded Adeniyi Adeyemi, which the [] PFIPC: Similar office existed under Buhari’s administration —Arewa Forum alleges

Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government HQ

President orders investigation after fictitious body given funding, triggering renewed scrutiny of alleged corruptionA fictitious federal entity that was allocated 1.3bn naira (£700,000) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has precipitated a political storm in Africa’s largest democracy in the run-up to a general election set for January.The fake agency came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, wrote to the police alleging that his signature, along with official seals and reference numbers, had been forged by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who was claiming to have been appointed by the presidency to head the presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). Continue reading...

Nigerian president wants to know how a fake agency was created in his own office

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into allegations that a fake government agency worth 950,000 was set up in his own office. ​Tinubu said a letter claiming he ordered the creation of a new government agency titled the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” is a forgery, BBC News reported. According to Tinubu, forensic []

‘Fake’ agency DG’s video challenging Gbajabiamila resurfaces, as PFIPC sign remains

He argued that the agency's inclusion in the budget raised serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's budget process. The post ‘Fake’ agency DG’s video challenging Gbajabiamila resurfaces, as PFIPC sign remains appeared first on Vanguard News.

A ghost agency, billions in the budget, and the questions the presidency must answer

The controversy surrounding the alleged “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) is not just another Nigerian political scandal. It is a test of our institutional credibility. Whether viewed as an alleged case of forgery and impersonation or as evidence of profound administrative failure or of the height of corruption by the government in power, one The post A ghost agency, billions in the budget, and the questions the presidency must answer appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Nigeria Probes ‘Ghost Agency’ With $1-M Budget

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fictitious government agency allegedly established offices inside the federal secretariat and was earmarked to receive nearly one million US dollars in this year’s budget. The entity, called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, was allocated about 1.3 billion naira (US944,300) despite having no legal []

Lawmakers Probe ‘Ghost Agency’ for Alleged N1.3bn Budget Insertion

The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the alleged inclusion of a non-existent government agency, the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in the 2026 Appropriation Framework, amid claims that the body has no legal basis for its existence. The House also set up an Ad-Hoc committee to unravel how the agency allegedly [] The post Lawmakers Probe ‘Ghost Agency’ for Alleged N1.3bn Budget Insertion appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Nigeria orders probe into fake agency that nearly got $944,000 in state funds

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fake government agency operated openly in the heart of his administration and was almost handed nearly a million dollars in public funds.

Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda MAKINDYE SSABAGABO, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has fired a fierce warning shot at corrupt recruitment syndicates inside the country’s districts and municipalities. Declaring the widespread “jobs-for-cash” racket completely illegal, Kumumanya directed ordinary Ugandans to aggressively expose and report any public official [] The post Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Protecting the digital wallet: A national priority

The latest fraud report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) should give both policymakers and the public cause for serious reflection. While Ghana’s financial sector continues to expand, particularly through digital payment platforms, the sharp rise in fraud cases signals a troubling downside to this progress. The figures are striking. Reported fraud cases jumped from The post Protecting the digital wallet: A national priority appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders ICPC investigation into Alleged Fake PFIPC in 30 Days

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu orders ICPC investigation into alleged fake PFIPC in 30 days President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the activities... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders ICPC investigation into Alleged Fake PFIPC in 30 Days on YNaija