Nigeria, US launch joint probe into alleged diversion of HIV funds

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation have launched a joint investigation into the alleged mismanagement and diversion of funds from U.S.-backed health programmes in Nigeria. The probe focuses on money provided for HIV and tuberculosis interventions, following concerns raised after the U.S. government terminated some of its programmes in 2025. The investigation was initiated after a meeting between FBI and EFCC officials at the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate on Thursday. FBI Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché Macus Maccain told EFCC officials that some organisations receiving funds were suspected of mismanaging or diverting money after the programmes were discontinued. "We are seeking stronger engagement with the EFCC to establish how the funds were managed and identify possible financial misconduct arising from the termination of the programmes," Maccain stated. Jeremy Kennon, a special agent with the U.S.