The boss of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has called for zero tolerance against corruption in 2026.
In a statement highlighting priorities for the coming year, the EFCC boss emphasized the need for unwavering commitment to combating corruption starting in 2026. This call comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen anti-graft measures in Nigeria. The message underscores the agency's role in promoting transparency and accountability.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in and decorated new service chiefs, urging them to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry. He emphasized that there are no more excuses for failing to secure the nation. The directive comes amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.
A Daily Trust article explores theories of corruption in Nigeria in relation to the 2027 election. It references a book on moral economies of corruption to contextualize current events.
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has proposed constitutional amendments to prevent election irregularities, with the 2027 general elections just 18 months away. EACC Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud presented these proposals to the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee on March 5, 2026. The reforms aim to bar those convicted of corruption or abuse of office from running unless their convictions are overturned on appeal.
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, is set to spend the night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, confirmed this development. EFCC detectives have been questioning him into the night at their head office.
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In an update to his detention reported on December 10, 2025, former Nigerian Attorney-General Abubakar Malami has denied Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegations of operating 46 bank accounts linked to recovered loot from Gen. Sani Abacha. The EFCC states detention results from unmet bail conditions in probes into money laundering, abuse of office, and terrorism financing, while supporters like Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress decry political persecution. Malami claims only six known accounts and full cooperation.
Building on hopes for a quieter 2026 amid challenges like rising scams, many Nigerians question whether the new year will deliver real recovery after reforms, urging unity and vigilance.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 25 for a ruling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's application for final forfeiture in a $13 million fraud case.