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Friday 9 July 2010 at 10.30pm on BBC Two
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Newsnight has learned that FIFA was warned of fears Nigeria's team could be vulnerable to match-fixing before the start of this year's World Cup. A UEFA investigator in South Africa raised concerns, including suspicions over betting patterns.

Tonight Richard Watson will investigate allegations that certain Nigerian players came forward and said their team was vulnerable to manipulation.

Nigeria went out of the tournament in the first round, losing to Greece. FIFA do not deny receiving a warning but say they have "no indication" of match-fixing in any World Cup matches.

We'll have the full story but you can read more now by clicking here.

Our economics editor Paul Mason will also be looking at the growing questions about the credibility of the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It has been reported today that the OBR made last minute changes to its Budget forecasts that had the effect of reducing the impact of the Budget on public sector job losses.

Earlier this week its first chairman Sir Alan Budd announced he would be resigning after only three months in the job. Labour peers suggested in parliament that Sir Alan had fallen out with ministers over the degree of independence given to the OBR.

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