EFCC and ICPC Investigate NFF Over N12bn Fund Misuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have initiated investigations into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) concerning the utilization of a N12bn Federal Government intervention fund. This fund was approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to settle outstanding payments owed to Nigeria's national teams.
A source confirmed that several officials linked to the matter have been invited for questioning and are currently on administrative bail. The NFF received a request for financial records related to the fund under the Freedom of Information Act but declined to provide the documents, citing ongoing investigations.
The NFF's response, dated August 18, 2026, was signed by Onoja Joshua, Esq., and referenced a prior correspondence dated August 7, 2026. The fund was intended to cover 15 months of outstanding salaries and allowances for the Super Eagles and other national teams.
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