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

‘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.

‘It’s Ridiculous, Preposterous’ – Lawyer challenges presidency over ‘Ghost Agency’ claims

Amid the fake agency saga involving Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the president, human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has asked how a ‘ghost agency’ operated an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and allocated an office space at the Federal Secretariat. Effiong made this query on Saturday when he appeared as a guest in [] ‘It’s Ridiculous, Preposterous’ – Lawyer challenges presidency over ‘Ghost Agency’ claims

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.

FG does not operate shadow budget, Oyedele replies Atiku, Obi, others

The Nigerian Federal Government has dismissed allegations that it operates a “shadow budget,” stating that over 8 trillion was not spent outside the approved national budget. The government, in a statement by Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele, said all expenditures strictly adhere to constitutional provisions and Legislative Appropriation Acts, refuting claims linked to recent IMF The post FG does not operate shadow budget, Oyedele replies Atiku, Obi, others appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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

Nigeria has been plunged into a political controversy after a fictitious federal agency was reportedly allocated 1.3 billion naira (about £705,000) in the country's 2026 national budget, raising fresh questions about oversight and governance just months before January's general election, The Guardian reported. At the centre of the scandal is the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention ...

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.

Bank of Ghana partners DASA 2026 to advance Digital Asset regulation and innovation

The Bank of Ghana (BoG), through its Virtual Assets Department, has joined the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 as an official partner, in a move expected to strengthen dialogue around Ghana’s emerging digital assets ecosystem.

Nigeria's Health Fund Under Scrutiny: CODE's Report Highlights Major Findings

CODE reveals an independent probe into Nigeria's BHCPF, highlighting unspent funds in Adamawa and disbursement issues in Kano, raising concerns over transparency.

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 []

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

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.

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman Lead New Nollywood Movie Targeting Guiness World Record

Rixel Studios this week officially announced their latest Nigerian feature film, “Black Market,” which marks the studio’s sophomore project following their 2025 debut, “Red Circle.” Written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed, and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, Black Market will be released in Lagos, Nigeria on September 26, 2026 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. “We are excited to go [] The post Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman Lead New Nollywood Movie Targeting Guiness World Record appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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...

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs FCCPC to Investigate Meta, Google, X, AI Platforms Over Media Complaints

[Premium Times] The probe follows a petition by Nigeria's major media organisations alleging anti-competitive practices, unauthorised use of news content and unfair commercial treatment by global technology companies.