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SERAP sues 36 govs, Wike over unaccounted security vote spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against all state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The suit addresses their alleged failure to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since May 29, 2023. SERAP explained that the action was triggered by ongoing insecurity in […]

SERAP sues Wike, governors, over failure to account for N40tn LGA allocations
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SERAP seeks probe of alleged corruption within NMDPRA

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to swiftly probe allegations of corruption at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. In a statement on Monday, SERAP called on the Code of Conduct Bureau, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission […]

SERAP sues CBN over alleged mismanagement of N100bn in "dirty" notes
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SERAP sues NNPCL over N500bn missing oil revenue allegation

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has initiated legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over the alleged failure to remit approximately $2.04 billion and ₦164 billion in oil revenues to the Federation Account. SERAP made this disclosure in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, stating, “We’ve sued the NNPCL over […]

SERAP sues CBN over alleged mismanagement of N100bn in "dirty" notes
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SERAP calls on CBN to reveal disbursements to 774 LGs

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has formally urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to clarify whether it has started disbursing funds directly from the Federation Account to the 774 Local Government Areas across Nigeria. Additionally, SERAP is demanding that the CBN publicly disclose detailed information on these allocations, including the specific amounts disbursed to […]

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SERAP ssks Tinubu to stop ATM fee hike temporarily

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso to halt the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine transaction fees. This request is pending the resolution of a lawsuit filed by SERAP at the Federal High Court in Lagos, challenging the legality of […]

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SERAP demands reversal of 50% tariff hike, threatens court action

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given the Federal Government and telecommunications companies, a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse the recent 50% increase in call and data charges. SERAP issued this demand through a tweet on Tuesday, calling the tariff hike “unlawful” and threatening legal action if the increase is not rescinded within the specified […]

SERAP sues CBN over alleged mismanagement of N100bn in "dirty" notes
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SERAP sues CBN over alleged mismanagement of N100bn in “dirty” notes

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria, accusing the institution of failing to account for over N100 billion in “dirty and bad notes.” In a statement released on Sunday, SERAP revealed that the case, labeled Suit Number FHC/L/MSC/441/2024, has been submitted to the Federal High Court […]

SERAP sues Wike, governors, over failure to account for N40tn LGA allocations
Oil and Gas

SERAP gives NNPCL seven days to explain $2.04bn, N164bn missing oil income

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has been contacted by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to provide an explanation and account for the purported loss of $2.04 billion and N164 billion in oil profits over the course of seven days. As noted in the most recent annual report issued by the Auditor-General of the Federation, […]

SERAP sues Wike, governors, over failure to account for N40tn LGA allocations
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SERAP sues NNPC over failure to disclose oil revenue proceeds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for “failure to disclose details of Nigeria’s daily oil production, exportation, and total amounts of revenues generated from oil since the removal of petrol subsidy in May 2023.” The Federal High Court in Abuja received a lawsuit filed by SERAP […]