Corruption in Nigeria
In Nigeria's Biggest City, Only 3 Percent Pay Tax
The Lagos governor said unpaid taxes were blocking development and slowing the city's recovery from devastating floods.
Twitter in Nigeria Fumes as Kidnapper Becomes Celebrity
Police arrested Evans after years of abductions and ransoms, but Nigerians are angered by media coverage of him.
Nigerian Court Drops Charges Against Senate President
Eighteen charges of non-declaration of assets against Saraki, the head of Nigeria's senate, were dismissed after almost two years of legal wrangling.
Why U.S. Businesses Should Invest in Nigeria: Minister
Nigeria's trade minister says the country could be a springboard for U.S. businesses in Africa, predicting good relations under President Trump.
Line Jumpers in Nigeria Could End Up in Prison
President Muhammadu Buhari led a crackdown on poor discipline in the 1980s as a military ruler.
Nigeria Wants Foreign Help to Retrieve Stolen Funds
The government is yet to secure a high-profile conviction for graft.
How Corruption in the Nigerian Army Fuels Boko Haram
Officials have stolen $15 billion in federal defense funds, resulting in an army that is ill-equipped and unprepared.
Who is the Nigerian Muslim Emir in a Corruption Probe?
He is Nigeria's second-highest Islamic authority and he denies misusing state funds on Rolls Royces and mobile phone bills.
Nigeria's First Lady 'To Sue' Opposition Governor
The First Lady previously called Fayose a "mad dog" for his claims she was corrupt.
Is Nigeria Innately Corrupt?
David Cameron called Nigeria "fantastically corrupt," but President Buhari is trying to change that perception.
The British PM Is Right About Corruption in Nigeria
An expert's view of the scale of corruption in Afghanistan and Nigeria, and their hopes for reform.
How Theft Has Hampered Nigeria's War On Boko Haram
Much of Boko Haram's success has been down to the misappropriation of billions of dollars of Nigerian funds.
Buhari 'Embarrassed' by Cameron's Corruption Comments
David Cameron referred to Nigeria and Afghanistan as "possibly the two most corrupt countries."
The Origins of Nigeria's Notorious 419 Scams
Nigerian criminals have been trying to trick people out of money for almost a century.
Nigeria: 37,000 Ghost Staff in Civil Service, Says EFCC
The country's non-existent workers have cost Nigeria $5 million so far.
Nigeria: Goodluck's Ex-Aide Arrested by Anti-Graft Team
Waripamowei Dudafa is alleged of involvement in a $2.1 billion arms scandal in Nigeria.
Nigeria's Oil Corporation Withheld $16 Billion in 2014
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to tackle "mind-boggling" levels of corruption in the oil industry.
Nigeria and Switzerland Agree Return of Abacha Funds
Ex-Nigerian ruler Sani Abacha is suspected to have looted up to $5 billion in public funds during his reign.