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Nigeria's anti-corruption spending under Tinubu faces mixed results
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2026-07-07 11:48   Politics   10

Nigeria's anti-corruption spending under Tinubu faces mixed results

President Bola Tinubu has allocated more funds to Nigeria's anti-corruption agencies than his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, but the effectiveness of these measures remains debated.

Over three years in office, Tinubu's administration has consistently increased budgets for institutions like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Tribunal (ICPC).This has coincided with a modest improvement in Nigeria's ranking on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.However, critics argue that higher funding alone does not guarantee reduced corruption.

While some progress has been made in prosecuting high-profile cases, systemic issues like bureaucratic inefficiencies and political interference persist.

The article highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing increased financial resources with meaningful institutional reforms to address deep-rooted corruption.

Despite these efforts, the country's overall corruption levels remain a concern, raising questions about the sustainability of Tinubu's anti-graft strategy.

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