The EU has removed Nigeria and five other African nations from its financial high-risk list, following successful AML/CFT reforms and FATF delisting. This move is set to boost trade and investor confidence from January 29.
The EU has removed Nigeria from its high-risk money laundering list, boosting trade and investor confidence. This follows Nigeria's exit from the FATF grey list.
The Supreme Court delivers final judgment on Aminu Lamido's appeal against conviction for failing to declare $40,000 at Kano airport. Will the EFCC's 13-year pursuit end today?
The PDP condemns a $9 million US lobbying contract, calling it a deceptive image-laundering scheme. The party demands transparency and urges focus on real security solutions. Read more.
ICPC charges Amadu Sule, a close associate of Nasir El-Rufai, for alleged N311 billion money laundering. Case adjourned for bail hearing. Read the full details.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has returned the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving Bauchi's Finance Commissioner to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Read the latest details on the high-profile trial.
Justice Emeka Nwite returns Yakubu Adamu's case to Chief Judge after EFCC lawyers fail to appear. The commissioner faces charges over alleged $9.7m terrorism financing. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man accidentally transferred $500 instead of $100. He told the recipient to keep the money, sparking a viral debate online. Read the full story and reactions.
Bauchi Islamic scholars and the State Assembly have strongly defended Governor Bala Mohammed and his officials against EFCC's terrorism financing allegations, calling for their immediate release. Read the full details.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede explains his editing of Abubakar Malami's investigation file, denying political motives and emphasizing a professional, two-year probe. Get the full details.
Former AGF Abubakar Malami faces EFCC trial for ₦8.7bn laundering as court seizes 57 properties worth ₦200bn. Political analyst urges Nigerians to reassess support for politicians.
The EFCC has arraigned Austrian national Kavlak Onal for allegedly failing to declare over $800k and €651k at MMIA. He pleaded not guilty. Read the full details of the court proceedings.
Ex-Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai sues Maj. Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi for N1 billion over alleged false statements linking him to terrorism financing. The case is before the Kaduna State High Court.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, valued at over ₦212 billion. The EFCC has also filed money laundering charges. Read the full details and public reactions.
Justice Emeka Nwite grants bail to ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son, and wife in a N9bn money laundering case. Trial set for February 17. Read the full details.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N213.2 billion linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami. Malami alleges a plot for his re-arrest, while EFCC warns of smear campaigns ahead of 2027 elections.
A Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 multi-billion naira properties suspected to be proceeds of crime linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami. The EFCC is prosecuting.
Justice Emeka Nwite issues a stern warning to Abubakar Malami's legal team. Get the latest on the N8.7bn money laundering trial and bail conditions.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Justice Emeka Nwite grants former AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son N1.5 billion bail with strict conditions. They face 16 counts of money laundering. Read the full details.
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, his son, and wife have been granted N500 million bail each by a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged N9 billion money laundering. Trial begins February 17.
A Federal High Court in Abuja refuses bail for Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three others accused of financing terrorism with $9.7 million. Judge cites national security threat.
The UN-WCD praises the strategic Nigeria-US military partnership for weakening terrorists. Diplomats urge institutional reforms to consolidate gains and ensure lasting victory. Read the full report.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail to Bauchi's Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, and three others over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering. The EFCC warns against politicising its work.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail for Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu, accused of financing terrorism and laundering over $6 million in state funds. Read the full details.
Justice Emeka Nwite will rule on January 7 on the bail applications of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son, charged with laundering billions of naira. Follow for updates.
Justice Emeka Nwite will rule on bail for ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son on January 7. They face EFCC charges for laundering billions of naira between 2015-2025. Follow for updates.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the bail application of former AGF Abubakar Malami to January 7. He remains in Kuje Prison on EFCC money laundering charges. Read the latest.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed cites constitutional immunity amid EFCC's prosecution of his finance commissioner for terrorism financing, alleging political persecution by FCT Minister Wike. Read the full details.
Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three others face 10 charges for conspiracy, money laundering, and alleged terrorism financing involving $9.7m. Court adjourns to January 5 for bail ruling.