Nigeria graft agency says arrest warrant issued for ex-oil minister Sylva

Nigeria's anti-graft agency said on Monday a warrant has been issued for the arrest of former petroleum minister Timipre Sylva over allegations of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.86 million.



The funds were part of an investment by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd for a refinery project, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said in a statement.



It urged anyone with information on Sylva’s whereabouts to contact its offices nationwide or report to the nearest police station.



Sylva served as petroleum minister from 2019 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.