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EFCC probes N100bn Benue technical college contracts

EFCC probes N100bn Benue technical college contracts
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the award of over N100 billion contracts for the construction of additional technical colleges in Benue State. He also deceived the commissioner that he had the governor’s backing to do the work,” the source alleged.
Context & Background
  • ✦An EFCC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said the contracts, valued at over N100 billion, were allegedly awarded last year without the approval of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
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2027:Judgment against ADC leaders poses Threat To 2027 Elections – Coalition Nigeria’s External Debt Rises To $145bn As World Bank Flags Costly Borrowing The complaints was by over 60 contractors who allegedly mobilised personal funds to commence construction of additional technical colleges across the state after being assured that the projects had government approval.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.:All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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  • ✦The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the award of over N100 billion contracts for the construction of additional technical colleges in Benue State.
  • ✦He also deceived the commissioner that he had the governor’s backing to do the work,” the source alleged.
  • ✦An EFCC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said the contracts, valued at over N100 billion, were allegedly awarded last year without the approval of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Key Facts:2027: Judgment against ADC leaders poses Threat To 2027 Elections – Coalition Nigeria’s External Debt Rises To $145bn As World Bank Flags Costly Borrowing The complaints was by over 60 contractors who allegedly mobilised personal funds to commence construction of additional technical colleges across the state after being assured that the projects had government approval.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the award of over N100 billion...

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What is the latest development regarding Benue State?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the award of over N100 billion contracts for the construction of additional technical colleges in Benue State.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Benue State, African Democratic Congress, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

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Judgment against ADC leaders poses Threat To 2027 Elections – Coalition Nigeria’s External Debt Rises To $145bn As World Bank Flags Costly Borrowing The complaints was by over 60 contractors who allegedly mobilised personal funds to commence construction of additional technical colleges across the state after being assured that the projects had government approval.

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