AN APPRAISAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION LAW AND FIGHT IN NIGERIA

This study presented a comprehensive evaluation of Nigeria's anti-corruption laws and efforts, with a specific focus on assessing the legal and institutional framework that underpins the country's fight against corruption. An examination of the legal framework revealed a fundamental flaw - the failure to address the underlying causes of corruption, which has resulted in the application of ineffective remedies. Furthermore, the anti-corruption efforts are fragmented across multiple institutions with overlapping mandates, leading to a lack of coordination, cooperation, and consistency in their policies and operations. The primary objective of this study was to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the existing legal regime, identify the challenges that hinder effective implementation, and propose recommendations for improvement. The study also examined the challenges associated with the fight against corruption. The study is based on doctrinal research methodology. It relied on primary sources such as statute, and case laws and secondary sources such as textbooks, articles in journal, and online materials The challenges that undermine the fight against corruption in Nigeria include inadequate funding and support, political influence, power of Attorney General to exercise Nolle Prosequi, bureaucratic obstacles, and the immunity clause enshrined in Section 308 of the Constitution, which shields certain public officials from prosecution. Moreover, the system of checks and balances is ineffective in supervising those in authority, and the constitutional safeguard for presidential pardon is insufficient to prevent the abuse of power by the president.