adagher Tersoo

An Investigative Journalist, Public Relations/Corporate Communication Consultant, Online Media expert and effective Media Relations Analyst.

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The Chief Executive Officer of the @FIUNigeria, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, on July 1, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the @NigBarAssoc, @afamosigwe, to strengthen collaboration ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Mutual Evaluation.

The NFIU CEO commended the NBA for its invaluable support towards Nigeria’s successful exit from the FATF Grey List, describing the legal profession as a critical stakeholder in the fight against money laundering and other forms of illicit financial activity.

She highlighted the importance of beneficial ownership transparency, the registration of trusts and legal arrangements, and urged the NBA to dedicate a session on Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements at its forthcoming Annual General Conference.

In his remarks, the NBA President praised the NFIU’s efforts in strengthening Nigeria’s financial integrity framework and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to supporting compliance with international standards.

A presentation by NFIU General Counsel, Felix Obiamalu, on “Preparing the Legal Profession for Nigeria’s Mutual Evaluation,” underscored the need for stronger AML compliance, supervision and awareness within the legal profession.

The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of the NFIU and NBA to promoting transparency, accountability, and a more resilient anti-financial crime regime in Nigeria.

[TheCable @thecableng]

FESTUS ADEDAYO: "The words “hunger” and “Onanuga” are almost homophones; words of similar sounds. I am goaded on by the Yoruba epistemology, which counsels that likes should be compared with likes. As a tortoise’s head safely compares with the big toe, so does a groundnut shell compare with the cocoon of the world’s tiniest rat, Yoruba call the eliri. But comparison is not my bother here. My interest is the decimation of the cries of the afflicted by the powers that promised hope, a people ensconced in the barn in Abuja." https://t.co/jiSUMyGedJ

[TheCable @thecableng]

ADAGHER TERSOO: "The siren wails through the dusty streets of Makurdi, but few turn their heads anymore. In a region where death has become routine, even lamentation grows tiresome to those who have not buried their own."
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[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

International FIU Day: Celebrating the silent guardians of the global financial system https://t.co/MZlggGvu0h

[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]

This sacred season reminds us of the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, compassion and service to humanity. May the blessings of Eid bring peace to our homes, renewed hope to our nation, and strength for us all to continue building a safer and stronger Nigeria.

Eid Mubarak from the NFIU!

#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #NFIU

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

🚨 Terrorist Financing: Every Amount Counts

Small amounts may seem insignificant, but they can be part of a much larger network funding criminal and terrorist activities.

The myth that “small transactions don’t matter” is dangerous. In reality, fragmented and low-value transfers are often used to avoid detection while supporting illicit operations. (https://t.co/XZg8vFXetZ)

💡 Stay alert.
💡 Report suspicious transactions—no matter the size.
💡 Be part of safeguarding Nigeria’s financial system.

🔍 Learn more about Terrorist Financing Typologies and emerging trends:
👉 https://t.co/yIJz5G1V71

#NFIU #StopTerroristFinancing #AML #CFT #FinancialIntegrity #SeeSomethingSaySomething

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

#PhotoNews

The NFIU CEO, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari paid a courtesy visit to Secretary to the Government of the Federation @OfficialOSGF, Senator George Akume, to brief him on Nigeria’s upcoming mutual evaluation on AML/CFT/CPF, and to seek his support in ensuring strong national coordination and a successful outcome for the country.

#OSGF #NFIU #NationalDevelopment

[Nigerian Press Council @nigpresscouncil]

On Tuesday 24th March, 2026, the Honourable Minister of FMINO, Alh. @HMMohammedIdris, was ably represented by the Executive Secretary of NPC at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Media Outreach Programme organized by @GiabaEcowas & @FIUNigeria with the theme, “The Role of Media in the Fight Against Corruption: Issues and Challenges.”

[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

@TonyOElumelu @Omojuwa Happy birthday to you sir. May God almighty continually bless you with good health and sound mind.

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), led by its President, Barr. Mela Claude Ake, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Abuja, to explore collaboration on strengthening transparency and compliance in Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem, particularly among Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

@FIUNigeria CEO, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, welcomed the initiative and described the partnership as a natural step toward ensuring safe and responsible adoption of digital financial technologies. She urged greater unity among blockchain associations to promote effective regulation and credible integration of VASPs into Nigeria’s financial system.

SiBAN representatives commended the NFIU’s leadership in strengthening Nigeria’s financial integrity and emphasised the need for regulatory clarity to unlock investment and innovation in the blockchain sector.

The meeting highlighted NFIU’s commitment to support the industry by publishing risk indicators, providing guidance and providing capacity building to ensure a secure ecosystem in Nigeria.

#Collaboration #FinancialIntegrity #NFIU

[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

@AreaFada1 Great

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The General Counsel of the @FIUNigeria, Felix Obiamalu, has been named in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Nigeria 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating the country’s most outstanding in-house legal leaders.

The honour reflects both a personal achievement and a proud moment for the NFIU, highlighting the growing impact of legal leadership in strengthening governance, compliance, and institutional accountability. Through his disciplined leadership and reform-driven approach, Obiamalu has played a key role in reinforcing the NFIU’s legal and regulatory framework and supporting Nigeria’s AML/CFT/CPF efforts.

This recognition also underscores the culture of excellence being fostered at the NFIU under the leadership of CEO Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, where professionalism and innovation continue to thrive.

More than an individual accolade, the recognition affirms the NFIU’s commitment to integrity, excellence, and impactful public service.

[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

@FIUNigeria @officialEFCC @icpcnigeria @SaharaReporters

[TheCable @thecableng]

ADAGHER TERSO: "Take ransomware. A company pays a hefty ransom in Bitcoin to unlock its systems. The criminal now holds a volatile, traceable asset. To obscure the trail, they move it through a series of “mixers” or “tumblers,” digital blenders that jumble the coins with those of other users, effectively scrubbing away the transaction history. From there, the funds might be transferred to unhosted wallets—digital wallets controlled entirely by the individual, outside the purview of regulated exchanges—before being slowly integrated into the system via online gambling sites, e-commerce platforms, or even fake charities."

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[TheCable @thecableng]

ADAGHER TERSOO: "To understand why, one must first understand Benue’s landscape of pain. The state sits in Nigeria’s middle belt, a region where fertile soil has become fertilised with blood. For over two decades, farmers and herders have clashed over land and water. But what began as resource conflict has metastasised into something far darker—something community leaders do not hesitate to call genocide."

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[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

@thesunnigeria @SaharaReporters @thecableng @abati1990 @BolanleCole @PBATMediaCentre @aonanuga1956 @SundayDareSD @DailyPostNGR @EgmontInstitute @GuardianNigeria @BashirElRufai @TheNationNews @AlakeDele @MobilePunch @officialEFCC

[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

[adagher Tersoo @tadagher1]

@FIUNigeria The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. It’s got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion." — Theodore Hesburgh.
This bears striking parallelism to the current leadership at NFIU, UNDER HAFSAT BAKARI

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The CEO of @FIUNigeria, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, led a delegation including representatives from the @cenbank and @officialEFCC, to the 5th meeting of the @FATFNews under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo.

During the meeting hosted in Mexico City, the Nigerian delegation contributed to several important discussions including deliberations on the mutual evaluation reports of Austria, Italy and Singapore.

Ms. Bakari expressed Nigeria’s support for the FATF’s Strategic Priorities for 2026-2028. In particular, she welcomed efforts to ensure a more inclusive and diverse approach to developing and implementing the FATF Standards.

She also noted that “an effective collective response is based on a shared commitment and shared understanding of risk. Therefore, Nigeria fully supports continuing work to increase FSRBs voice and to better support low-capacity jurisdictions.”

Further highlighting key future priorities for African countries, the NFIU boss, said “We also welcome the continued work to provide the financial and payments sector with better tools to prevent and detect fraud,” noting that across Africa, growing innovation and increasing financial inclusion is creating a more complex regulatory environment.

Nigeria also extended its congratulations to Mr. Giles Thompson of the United Kingdom who will take up the FATF Presidency in July 2026, for a two-year term. The FATF also approved the inclusion of Kuwait and Papua New Guinea on the list of jurisdictions under monitoring, also known as the grey-list. This follows the commitment of political authorities in both countries to reform and strengthen their anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing frameworks.

Finally, the Plenary approved new reports on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Fraud” and “Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers.” Both documents are expected to strengthen the global and Nigeria’s response to high-risk cyber-enabled crimes.

[Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit @FIUNigeria]

The @FIUNigeria paid a courtesy visit to the @PoliceNG – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to strengthen interagency collaboration on cyber-enabled financial crimes.

Representing the CEO of NFIU, Dr. @muhammadjiya, COO, Emerging Technologies and Innovations (ET&I) Sector, was received by the Director and Management of the Centre.

Discussions focused on enhancing intelligence sharing, cryptocurrency analytics, digital asset tracking and coordinated operational responses.

Both institutions reaffirmed the importance of aligning financial intelligence with cybercrime enforcement to ensure faster detection, disruption and prosecution of emerging threats.

The visit reflects a shared commitment to deeper cooperation in tackling cyber-enabled financial crimes in Nigeria.

[TheCable @thecableng]

ADAGHER TERSOO: "Why should a student in Sokoto care about Awolowo when they can read Sankara? Why should a student in Oye-Ekiti invest hours in understanding the Sardauna’s vision for a united North when they can follow Traore’s defiance of neo-colonialism? Why should an Igbo youth wrestle with the complexities of Balewa’s federalism when Mandela’s long walk to freedom offers a cleaner, more globally celebrated narrative?"

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