Nigeria is preparing for FATF Mutual Evaluation, with the Ministry of Justice providing the legal foundation for the AML/CFT regime.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• Financial Action Task Force →

  intergovernmental organization to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

  • India holds the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), with an officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre involved.Mon 17:31
  • South Africa is undergoing an assessment by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding its compliance with international standards to combat serious financial crimes.Sun 21:36
• Ministry of Justice →

  justice ministry of Azerbaijan

  Nothing else this week.

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• The Nigerian government, led by Minister Tegbe, established a joint committee with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.Sep 16
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been involved in matters concerning Nigeria, specifically called to investigate Atiku Abubakar's financial issues.Sep 6
• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau discussed financial planning advice in Nigeria.Sep 2
• The Central Bank of Nigeria proposes new rules for financial holding companies.Jun 30
• The IMF has raised red flags regarding opaque debt structures in Nigeria, concurrent with production drops caused by issues in the Niger Delta.Jul 31