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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following discoveries that a portion of $13 million, ordered permanently forfeited by a socialite, Aisha Achimugu, originated from contractors working for the state government.
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is planning to conduct forums with contractors, consultants, and service providers in Lagos and Kano on February 17th and 26th, 2026, to discuss the MAPS framework.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a three-day notice to contractors to remove waste from satellite towns or risk cancellation of their contracts. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a cleaner environment during a recent site inspection.
A group of lawyers, part of the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, held a peaceful protest outside the Federal Ministry of Finance, advocating for indigenous contractors owed approximately N4 trillion for completed projects. They criticized the government for its payment practices and called for the resignation of Finance Minister Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite.
The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) claims that delays in payment for completed Federal Government projects are detrimental to the country’s economic growth. The contractors have resumed protests demanding the settlement of approximately N4 trillion reportedly owed to them.
