Threat to Whistleblowers: Why Lawmakers Must Pass Protection Bill
Why is the federal government threatening to imprison whistleblowers who leak government documents? Development Diaries reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, recently warned that unauthorised disclosure or leakage of official documents, which can negatively impact the country, is a punishable offence. This is a troubling development that undermines […]
Recovered Loot: Government Must Conduct Audits of Past Recoveries
The alleged return of looted funds recovered by the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property under former President Muhammadu Buhari is a dent in Nigeria’s corruption fight and must be investigated by the current administration. Development Diaries reports that the former chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public […]
‘Excellence’ Award: Addressing Alleged Corruption in Customs
With his recent excellence award, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, should further justify the recognition by addressing the pressing issue of corruption within the agency. Development Diaries reports that Adeniyi recently received a certificate of excellence for his first 100 days of impactful public relations at the recent SABRE African […]
Alleged Corruption in Customs: Government’s Silence Condemnable
It has been almost two months since the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) released a report revealing deep-rooted corruption in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and no action has been taken by the Nigerian government till date. Development Diaries in February called on the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for the supervisory oversight of […]
Bribe-Seeking Statement: Tinubu Should Promote, Not Demarket, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu urging foreign investors to report bribe-seeking government officials to him does not present Nigeria in a good light. Development Diaries reports that at the recent Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, the Nigerian leader asked Qatari captains of industry to report any Nigerian official who demands any form of bribe before […]
Customs-Aided Smuggling: Urgent Investigation Needed
Report that drugs such as tramadol and motorcycles used by bandits and terrorists are being smuggled into Nigeria by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is very unsettling and calls for urgent action. Development Diaries reports that the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), in its latest feature, revealed that hard drugs, including tramadol, are among the […]
Liberia: Time for Country to Renew ‘Lost Hope’
Liberia’s Joseph Boakai has been sworn in as the 26th president of the West African nation, and a critical question for us is: what next? Development Diaries reports that Boakai, who was sworn in for a six-year term at a ceremony in the capital, Monrovia, promised to work for all citizens as he called for […]
Liberia: Election, A Chance to Defeat Corruption
The Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTRAL) has warned that the country’s development and progress could be stalled in the October elections if political candidates are not properly scrutinised. Development Dairies reports that the organisation called on all Liberians eligible to vote to properly examine the various candidates to avoid electing corrupt and […]
AU Leaders Tasked on Anti-Corruption Commitments
Transparency International (TI) has called on African Union (AU) leaders to stay true to their anti-corruption commitments and take concerted actions to end corruption in Africa. Development Diaries reports that TI made the call in a letter signed by 28 of its chapters across the continent. It highlighted the need to accelerate strategies to effectively […]
Equatorial Guinea: UN to Deliver Medical Supplies
The United Nations and the Medical Care Development International (MCDI) have reached agreements with the United States to purchase and distribute medical supplies throughout Equatorial Guinea with a combined $25.6 million. The agreements constitute part of the implementation of a civil forfeiture settlement resolving the disposition of certain assets allegedly purchased by the country’s Vice […]