Nigeria and U.S. Sign $52.88M Corruption Proceeds Repatriation Deal

The Nigerian Federal Government has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Government to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds back to Nigeria. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced this development in a statement released in Abuja. The official agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, […]

US Repatriates $52M Corruption Funds to Nigeria for Energy Projects and Justice Reform

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced plans to return approximately $52.88 million in confiscated corruption proceeds to Nigeria. These funds were linked to a high-profile corruption case involving former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. Out of the total amount, $50 million will be directed towards the Distributed Access Through […]