Aisha

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Nigeria's excellence in financial intelligence and asset recovery has earned global recognition.

Watch @NTANewsNow coverage of Nigeria's receipt of the prestigious UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award, presented at the Egmont Group Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The award recognises the outstanding collaborative efforts of the @FIUNigeria and the @officialEFCC in advancing the fight against financial crime and strengthening international cooperation in asset recovery.

#NFIU #EFCC #EgmontPlenary2026 #StARAward #AssetRecovery #FinancialIntelligence #AML #Nigeria

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

As Nigeria prepares for the 9th @GiabaEcowas Inter-University Speech Contest, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) also celebrates Miss Goodness Abah Ojonoma, the runner-up in the national selection process and a remarkable ambassador of academic excellence.

A 500-level Law student of the University of Abuja, Goodness is passionate about corporate governance, diplomacy, advocacy, youth development, international relations, and public service. Through her journey in law, she has distinguished herself in student leadership, legal mentorship initiatives, and impact-driven volunteer work, demonstrating a strong commitment to shaping positive change in society.

Goodness accompanied Nigeria’s representative, Miss Amrah Onize Salihu, during a courtesy visit to the @FIUNigeria Headquarters alongside Dr Nasiru Mukhtar, Director of the Law Clinic and Head of the Department of Public Law, University of Abuja.

The NFIU commends her dedication, intellect, and leadership potential, and wishes her continued success as she contributes to advancing integrity, good governance, and youth empowerment in Nigeria and beyond.🙌👏

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, received Miss Amra Onize Salihu, a 500-level Law student of the University of Abuja, ahead of her participation in the 9th Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) Inter-University Speech Contest.

Miss Salihu will represent Nigeria at the regional competition in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where students from across West Africa will discuss the impact of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures on regional economies.

During the visit, the NFIU CEO commended @GiabaEcowas for promoting awareness of AML/CFT issues among young people and encouraged Miss Salihu to approach the competition with confidence, excellence and a strong sense of national pride.

A distinguished debater and advocate, Miss Salihu recently emerged as the National Champion of the 2026 Amnesty International Intervarsity Debate Competition, outperforming contestants from 24 universities across Nigeria. Her achievement reflects outstanding dedication to legal reasoning, public speaking, advocacy and leadership.

The NFIU remains committed to supporting initiatives that empower young people to champion transparency, accountability, financial integrity and good governance across Africa.

We wish Miss Amra Onize Salihu every success as she proudly represents Nigeria on the regional stage.

#NFIU #GIABA #AML #CFT #FinancialIntegrity #YouthLeadership #Nigeria #WestAfrica

[Aisha @ayibantam]

@angry_ustaaz Ameen🤲🏽

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

📢 INTERNATIONAL FIU DAY 2026

Today, 9 June 2026, has officially been declared by the @EGFIU as International FIU Day in recognition of the vital role Financial Intelligence Units play in safeguarding the global financial system and combating illicit financial flows.

As we join FIUs around the world in marking this historic occasion, we celebrate the professionalism, dedication and impact of financial intelligence practitioners in promoting transparency, security and financial integrity.

Happy International FIU Day to all our partners across the globe.

#InternationalFIUDay2026 #FIUDay #NFIU #EgmontGroup

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

“Financial Intelligence Units stand at the frontline of the global fight against money laundering, terrorist financing and organised crime. By tracing illicit financial flows and sharing actionable intelligence across borders, FIUs help deny criminals the ability to hide, move or profit from illicit funds. The NFIU remains firmly committed to protecting Nigeria’s financial system and strengthening global cooperation in defence of financial integrity and national security.”
— Hafsat Abubakar Bakari
CEO, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Two Years of Leadership. Integrity. Impact.

On February 20, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to lead the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.

In two years, her leadership has strengthened inter-agency collaboration, modernised intelligence systems, prioritised staff welfare, and reinforced professionalism.

A major milestone — Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list — reflects sustained AML/CFT/CPF reforms and renewed global confidence.

We celebrate measurable progress and purposeful leadership.

#NFIU #FinancialIntegrity #Leadership

[Aisha @ayibantam]

@FIUNigeria Two years of steady, strategic and impactful leadership 👏🏽

Congrats to Ms. Bakari on this remarkable milestone. The progress speaks for itself, stronger systems, restored confidence & a clear commitment to integrity.

Wishing her and the NFIU team greater strides ahead. 💪🏽🇳🇬

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Nigeria’s recent progress is not the work of one institution alone. A lot of partners and stakeholders put in the work behind the scenes.

Today, the @FIUNigeria hails the interagency collaboration that follows Nigeria’s exit from the FATF Grey List & EU AML/CFT list.

#NFIU

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

On Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, @FIUNigeria honours Nigeria’s fallen heroes and salutes the courage, sacrifice and dedication of our men and women in uniform who protect the nation and uphold its unity. 🇳🇬

#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay2026 #SaluteOurHeroes

[Wiki Conference Nigeria @wikiconfnigeria]

Presentation of gift to Aisha Bantam, Head of Corporate Affairs, NIGCOMSAT. Thank you ma’am for gracing our event 🫡. #WikiConNigeria

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

2025 ends, we thank our partners for strong collaboration with the NFIU. Nigeria’s exit from the FATF Grey List reflects our shared commitment to a stronger AML/CFT/CPF framework. In 2026, we focus on Mutual Evaluation readiness & sustaining reforms.

Hafsat A. Bakari, CEO NFIU

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Hello, my name is Biola.
Welcome to this episode of NFIU insights, an education series presented by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.
In today's episode, we will explore the concept of Bribery and corruption.
Bribery involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or person in a position of trust.
Corruption encompasses a broader range of illicit activities, including embezzlement, abuse of function, and illicit enrichment, often involving public officials or politically exposed persons (PEPs).

Under international standards—particularly the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations—bribery and corruption are explicitly listed as predicate offences for money laundering.
FATF Recommendation 1 requires countries to criminalize money laundering based on a broad range of predicate offences, including all serious crimes. Corruption-related offences are among those that must be covered.
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) further reinforces the obligation for states to criminalize bribery and related offences and to establish frameworks to detect and confiscate proceeds derived from them.

Financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) must apply enhanced due diligence (EDD), particularly when dealing with PEPs or high-risk jurisdictions with known corruption risks.
Suspicious transaction reporting: Transactions linked to suspected bribery or corruption must be reported to Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
Risk assessments: Corruption is a key factor in national and institutional risk assessments under AML/CFT regimes.
Integration with CPF: While CPF primarily targets financing linked to weapons of mass destruction, corruption can facilitate proliferation networks; hence, integrity risks from bribery may indirectly impact CPF compliance.
If you see something, say something!
This sensitization series is an initiative of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence unit.
Thank you.
#NFIU #SensitizationSeries #AML #CFT #CPF

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

NFIU, RoLAC Strengthen National Capacity on Targeted Financial Sanctions

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), in partnership with the EU-funded RoLAC programme, has concluded a specialised training for law enforcement officers on emerging trends in Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS).

The workshop deepened participants’ understanding of national designation procedures, Nigeria’s TFS Regulations and the country’s obligations under the UN Security Council sanctions framework.

NFIU Director/CEO, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, represented by the General Counsel, Mr. Felix Obiamalu, described the initiative as a strategic investment in strengthening Nigeria’s financial integrity and national security architecture.

She emphasised the need for improved investigative competence, stronger interagency coordination and timely intelligence sharing, noting that illicit networks continue to evolve and exploit new channels.

The training also provided practical insights on designation, asset freezing, delisting, communication protocols and electronic alert mechanisms.

Mr. Kingsley Amaku, Head National Coordination Division of the NFIU, noted that the programme will enhance uniform compliance across public and private sector institutions and support Nigeria’s drive toward a sustainable, accountable and transparent sanctions governance system.

The workshop reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding its financial system and aligning with global standards.
#NFIU #Collaboration #RoLAC #Nigeria

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Nigeria is off the #FinancialActionTaskForce (FATF) Grey List!

A major step forward in strengthening our financial integrity and global reputation.

This milestone reflects the country’s sustained reforms in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. Congratulations Nigeria 🇳🇬.

#Nigeria #FATF #NFIU #FinancialIntegrity

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT

President Tinubu welcomes delisting of Nigeria from the FATF Grey List, says Nigeria is committed to Global Financial Transparency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has welcomed Nigeria's delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

The FATF announced the delisting at its Plenary in Paris, France, today.

The FATF is the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.

The announcement formally removed Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly referred to as the “grey list”.

President Tinubu described the development as “a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards economic reform, institutional integrity and global credibility.”

This decision follows Nigeria’s successful and timely completion of its FATF Action Plan, marking over two years of sustained effort, reform and inter-agency coordination aimed at strengthening the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.

In February 2023, the FATF placed Nigeria on the grey list. The message from the global community was clear: the nation needed more vigorous enforcement, better coordination, and greater transparency. Rather than treat this as a setback, Nigeria viewed it as a call to action.

Under President Tinubu’s strategic leadership and in line with the economic transformation agenda of his administration, Nigeria implemented far-reaching legal, institutional and operational reforms.

This was achieved through the coordination of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), working in conjunction with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Minister of Finance, and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and the Minister of Interior.

President Tinubu applauded the vital support from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Minister of Aviation, the Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Solid Minerals, the Minister of State for Finance, the National Security Adviser as well as the leadership of the National Assembly and the Judiciary, in the attainment of the laudable achievement.

President Tinubu commended the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU, Ms Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, and the staff for their diligence in ensuring the complete and timely implementation of the country’s Action Plan. He noted that the NFIU’s work has led to the recognition by the international community of the strides Nigeria has made in strengthening its measures to tackle serious crimes.

“Without their dedication and sacrifice, today’s success could not have been achieved. I thank them for their efforts and urged other stakeholders to emulate their standards”, President Tinubu said.

Nigeria’s efforts in completing the Action Plan were complemented by the country’s close partnership with the FATF and the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA).

President Tinubu acknowledged the strong support of international partners, the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Nations and the European Commission, for their steadfast technical assistance during Nigeria’s reform process.

According to President Tinubu, Nigeria’s removal from the FATF grey list is “not just a technical accomplishment, it is a strategic victory for our economy and a renewed vote of confidence in Nigeria’s financial governance.

“The exit from the FATF grey list marks the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s financial reform agenda as Nigeria will sustain the already institutionalised reforms, deepen institutional collaboration and continue to build a financial system that Nigerians and the world can trust”.

 Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
October 24, 2025

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

Nigeria is off the FATF Grey List!

A major step forward in strengthening our financial integrity and global reputation.

This milestone reflects the country’s sustained reforms in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes.

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The Chief Executive Officer, @FIUNigeria, Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, is being represented by the COO, Emerging Technology & Innovation, @muhammadjiya, at the ongoing Future of Online Safety Summit held in Abuja, Nigeria.

Jiya spoke on the "Role of the NFIU and NFIU’s Digital and Analytical Capabilities," highlighting the Unit’s strategic use of technology and data-driven intelligence in detecting, analysing and preventing financial crimes in the digital space.

The Summit, convened by @Meta, brings together technology leaders and law enforcement agencies and civil society to strengthen cross-sector collaboration against evolving digital crimes, including online fraud, scams and financial sextortion.

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

On the sidelines of the #FATF Plenary in Paris, NFIU signed an MoU with Kenya’s FRC to strengthen cooperation against money laundering & terrorist financing.

NFIU is also hosting FRC delegates in Abuja for a study tour to share best practices & deepen collaboration.
#NFIU

[Aisha @ayibantam]

@MBuhari Inalillahi waina ilahin raji’un. Allah Ya jikanshi da rahama sa, ameen.