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By Onyema Dike The Nigerian blogosphere has been roiled over the past week with news of the suspension of the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Her travails began with news that she had approved the payment of N585m into the accounts of one Oniyelu Bridget, described as Project Accountant
Her travails began with news that she had approved the payment of N585 million into the accounts of one Oniyelu Bridget, described as Project Accountant Grants for Vulnerable People.
The French authorities have announced plans to return fresh $150m Sani Abacha loot to Nigeria. This was disclosed during the GFAR Action Series by the head of the French delegation to the 10th Session of State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP10), Julien Buissart, Deputy Chief, Division for Economic Standard and Anti-Corruption, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A civil society organisation, the African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), is seeking debt relief for Nigeria and 10 other Economic
The debt crisis imperils the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and achievement of the Paris Climate Agreement in West Africa.