Politics● ElevatedAug 9 · Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 AM
How a made-up agency found its way into Nigeria’s budget
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Financial Times
Alleged head of fictional investment council was allocated government funding and met top officials
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