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Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Fixes Sept 15 for Ruling on Emefiele’s Forensic Evidence Request

A Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has fixed September 15, 2025, to rule on an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, seeking a forensic examination of WhatsApp messages admitted in evidence in his ongoing trial for alleged $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion fraud. Emefiele’s counsel argued that the forensic analysis […]

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SCUML Engages Stakeholders Ahead of FATF Onsite Visit

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) is engaging stakeholders in a crucial sector sensitization effort as Nigeria prepares for the forthcoming onsite visit by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This strategic initiative aims to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are well-informed and equipped to meet the requirements and standards set by the […]