Yes there is endemic corruption, but this is - well - incredible:
On Tuesday, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan asked the National Assembly for an extra $1bn to help the military fight Boko Haram.
But the parliamentarians have now gone on a two-month recess without debating the request. Nigeria's soldiers have frequently complained that the insurgents have superior firepower.

Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28374679