Nigeria’s legislature is a joke. A big joke. The 8th assembly led by Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara has developed a reputation of focusing on mundane issues – remember the Hameed Ali uniform debacle; at the expense of more pressing issues of national importance. And this attitude is about to affect the nation’s financial future.... Read More

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December 21, 2017

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Will Nigeria be recalled to the Egmont Group, now that the EFCC has granted NFIU autonomy?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) will be granted autonomy on January 1. Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu disclosed this when he appeared before the senate committee on anti-corruption and financial crimes on Wednesday. Background: Egmont Group, a global body which monitors international money laundering activities had... Read More

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July 19, 2017

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Senate insist on separating NFIU from EFCC

The Nigerian Senate at plenary on Wednesday, resolved to pass a law that would make the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), independent of the anti-graft agency, EFCC. The Red Chamber based their decision on the reported suspension of the NFIU from the Egmont Group. The NFIU, an arm of the EFCC, was reportedly suspended from... Read More

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NFIU Bill: Between Senator Utazi and Honourable Babajide hangs Nigeria’s financial future

Will Nigeria be recalled to the Egmont Group, now that the EFCC has granted NFIU autonomy?

Senate insist on separating NFIU from EFCC

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