Nigeria pays top lawyers over N1.1 billion for services, sparking transparency concerns.

The Nigerian government has paid over N1.1 billion to top lawyers, including Afe Babalola and Wole Olanipekun, for legal services over three years, according to data from the expenditure tracking platform GovSpend. Services included legal advice, document drafting, and court representation. The payments raise questions about transparency and accountability, despite established guidelines for legal fees.

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