Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Usman Yusuf, who is facing corruption charges.

Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu ordered Mr Yusuf's release from the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Kuje on Thursday, pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Mr Yusuf on a five-count charge, alleging embezzlement and abuse of office during his tenure at NHIA, formerly the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2016.

According to the EFCC, he approved the purchase of a vehicle for N49.2 million, exceeding the budgeted N30 million. He is...