PRES. TINUBU APPLAUDS EFCC ON RECORD- BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Tinubu Applauds  EFCC on  Record- Breaking Achievements … Calls for Stronger Synergy among Anti-Graft Stakeholders   President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  for its record-breaking achievements in combating financial crimes, recovering illicit assets and strengthening Nigeria’s international financial standing and called  for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders in the anti-corruption corridor.     The President gave the applause in Abuja  on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the 8th EFCC/National Judicial Institute, NJI Workshop for Judges and Justices.     The workshop is themed:  “Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes in a Digital Age.”   Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima,  Tinubu particularly commended the EFCC’s efforts in tackling cryptocurrency fraud and recovering virtual assets, noting that...

REPS TO PROBE COVID-19 FUNDS DISBURSEMENT IN MDAs.(PHOTO).



Reps To Probe COVID-19 Funds Disbursement In MDAs


The House of Representatives has mandated the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the expenditure of funds appropriated or 

disbursed as COVID19 intervention to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government from 2020 to 2022.


This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Adamawa State Mr Nyampa Zakari, on the need to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the funds, at plenary.


The Lawmaker stated that the Federal Government initiated several measures, including budgetary provisions as well as funding from International donor agencies to combat the COVID19 pandemic on the citizens. 


He said a sum of N83.9 Billion was appropriated for the COVID-19 response in the 2020 Appropriation Act as well as another sum of over N100 Billion Naira as intervention funds through supplementary budget and international donor agencies. 


"Notes that the COVID–19pandemic disrupted economic activities, leading toglobal measures such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, business closures, and government shutdowns to control the virus's spread. 


"Cognizant that the disruption of economic activities necessitated the introduction of various programs, 

policies, and interventions to alleviate and boost the economies of families, small businesses, and 

public corporations. 


According to him, the Auditor-General's report and other sources revealed that significant funds for COVID-19 palliatives and international donations were diverted and unaccounted for by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government. 


Zakari expressed concern that the lack of proper accountability of funds allocated for COVID19 intervention by the Federal Government and global donor agencies could potentially lead to negative economic ratings and loss of opportunities for Nigeria. 


The committee is to report back within 4 weeks for further legislative action. 

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