Nigerian SERAP Urges Probe into Missing Funds at NIGCOMSAT and NNRA

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged missing funds, including ₦2.9 billion from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA, and ₦465 million in 'unauthorised investment' by NIGCOMSAT.

12 Apr, 09:02 — 12 Apr, 11:50

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Why this matters

This story highlights ongoing concerns about corruption and financial mismanagement within Nigerian government agencies. A probe, if initiated, could lead to increased accountability and potentially recover public funds, reinforcing public trust in governance.

Key entitiesSERAP President Bola Tinubu NIGCOMSAT NNRA Auditor-General Dr Bosun Tijani

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What sources agree on

SERAP has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe missing funds
The alleged missing amount is ₦2.9 billion
The funds are reportedly missing from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA
The call for a probe is based on an Auditor-General's report

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SERAP urged President Tinubu to probe the missing ₦2.9bn in public funds from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA

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The call for a probe cites an Auditor-General’s report on financial misuse

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SERAP urged Tinubu to direct Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, on the matter

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SERAP urged NIGCOMSAT to disclose shareholders and beneficial owners of a company which collected ₦465 million in 'unauthorised investment'

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SERAP's call for NIGCOMSAT to disclose shareholders and beneficial owners of a company that collected ₦465 million in 'unauthorised investment'

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SERAP urging President Tinubu to direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, regarding the probe

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The coverage from all outlets is largely neutral, focusing on reporting SERAP's call for an investigation without significant political framing or partisan commentary.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual7d ago

SERAP calls for probe of two Nigerian agencies

SERAP also urged him “to direct NIGCOMSAT to disclose the shareholders and beneficial owners of the company which collected ₦465 million in ‘unauthorised investment.’ The post SERAP calls for probe of two Nigerian agencies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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SERAP urges Tinubu to probe missing ₦2.9bn in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA

SERAP urges President Tinubu to probe the missing ₦2.9bn in public funds from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA, citing an Auditor-General’s report on financial misuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-urges-tinubu-to-probe-missing-%e2%82%a62-9bn-in-nigcomsat-nnra/

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SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged […] The post SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds appeared first on Vang...

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First report: Premium Times · 12 Apr, 09:02|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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SERAP calls for probe of two Nigerian agencies

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SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

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Nigerian SERAP Urges Probe into Missing Funds at NIGCOMSAT and NNRA

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SERAP calls for probe of two Nigerian agencies

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe missing ₦2.9bn in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

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SERAP calls for probe of two Nigerian agencies

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe missing ₦2.9bn in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA

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