Nigeria: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

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Illegal Fishing In Nigeria’s Waters: The Legal Framework, The Enforcement Gaps, And What Must Change
The Gulf of Guinea has witnessed a significant transformation in maritime security threats, with illegal fishing emerging as a critical challenge following the decline in piracy incidents. This analysis examines how Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has evolved into a major economic and security concern for Nigeria and neighboring West African states, exploring the legal frameworks, enforcement gaps, and systemic weaknesses that enable this lucrative criminal activity to persist despite inte
Worldwide International
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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A Review of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act: A Quest for Public Sector Accountability.
Nigeria's public sector accountability framework, anchored in the Constitution and the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, mandates asset declaration and ethical conduct for public officers. Despite robust legal provisions requiring disclosure of assets, the system faces critical challenges including inadequate verification capacity, weak enforcement mechanisms, and limited transparency. This comprehensive analysis examines the constitutional framework, identifies systemic weaknesses, and proposes prac
Nigeria Commercial
BC
Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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Regulatory Finality Or Rights Erosion? Reassessing The CBN’s One-Time Phone Number Update Rule Through The Lens Of Rectification And Proportionality
The Central Bank of Nigeria's new rule limiting BVN-linked phone number changes to just once raises critical questions about balancing financial security with data subject rights. As phone numbers serve as essential authentication tools yet remain inherently changeable due to theft, loss, or compromise, this regulatory restriction may conflict with statutory rectification rights under data protection law.
Nigeria Finance
SB
Stren & Blan Partners
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Where Is Our Money? Nigeria’s Federation Account Crisis And The Case For Reform
Nigeria's Federation Account, the constitutional repository for all federal revenues, is hemorrhaging up to ₦20 trillion annually through systemic leakages and unauthorized deductions. With nearly 40% of gross revenues consumed before distribution to government tiers, the country faces a paradox of substantial revenue generation alongside crushing debt, raising urgent questions about constitutional compliance, institutional accountability, and the structural reforms needed to restore fiscal integrity.
Nigeria Government
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Real Estate And Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Nigeria's Money Laundering Act of 2022 has transformed real estate compliance by classifying developers and investors as Designated Non-Financial Businesses, requiring mandatory registration with SCUML and imposing strict anti-money laundering obligations. With enforcement agencies like the EFCC intensifying prosecutions and securing property forfeitures in high-profile cases, the real estate sector faces unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
Nigeria Real Estate
TA
Tunde & Adisa
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