Nigeria audit: cash transfer office paid N33.75bn without beneficiary IDs

An audit report reveals that Nigeria's cash transfer office made N33.75 billion in electronic payments to 3.2 million households in 2023 without complete beneficiary details on payment vouchers. The finding spans both the Buhari and Tinubu administrations, raising questions about the integrity of social welfare disbursements. The lack of identification suggests potential fraud or mismanagement, though the report does not confirm misappropriation.

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