{
  "id": 2564916,
  "title": "Made in Nigeria: How ‘fake’ agency claimed FG’s backing with zero authority",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero-authority/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, often referred to as a \"fake\" agency, made claims of having the Federal Government's support in Nigeria. However, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has investigated the organization and found that it operates independently of government backing. ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, SAN, revealed that the office was illegally occupying space within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) without the necessary presidential authorization. Promoter George Buchi Nwabueze, who operates under various names, stands accused of illegal activities. The agency's claims of providing a broad range of responsibilities to promote Nigerian products, support businesses, and drive the country toward a production-led economy have been exposed as fraudulent.",
  "summary": "A ‘fake’ agency, the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, claimed federal government backing without authority. Discover Read More: https://punchng.com/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero-authority/",
  "key_points": [
    "Fake agency claimed Federal Government's support without authorization.",
    "Independent ICPC investigation found organization operates independently.",
    "Promoter George Buchi Nwabueze accused of illegal activities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Meet head of Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency, 20 state coordinators, reps in China, US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/meet-head-of-nigerias-new-fake-agency-20-state-coordinators-reps-in",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:16:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}