Millions of dollars stolen from Nigeria by former president returned

SourceBBC

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Nigeria has received more than $300m (£241m) being monies stolen by former military ruler, Sani Abacha.

The money was returned from the US and the British dependency of Jersey.

Under a repatriation agreement signed as a precondition for the release of the cash, it is to be spent on infrastructure projects.

Gen Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998.

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Anti-corruption agency, Transparency International, estimates he stole as much as $5bn during his time in office.

Switzerland is believed to have returned around $1bn over the last decade.