Nigeria Recovers $52.88 Million Linked to Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Under $53 Million Agreement with US

Jan 10, 2025, 11:31 AM

The Nigerian government has successfully recovered $52.88 million in assets linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke from the United States. This recovery follows a formal agreement between Nigeria and the U.S. to repatriate the funds, which were confiscated due to allegations of corruption involving the former minister. The announcement was made by Nigeria's Minister of Justice, highlighting the ongoing efforts to reclaim assets linked to corrupt practices in the country.