Nfiu praises inter-agency collaboration for Nigeria's exit from fatf grey list

The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has commended the collaborative efforts of various agencies that led to the country's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and the European Union's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing list.

Nigeria's successful exit from the FATF grey list and the EU's AML/CFT list marks a significant achievement in the nation's fight against financial crimes. The NFIU highlighted the crucial role played by inter-agency collaboration in attaining this milestone. This development underscores the effectiveness of coordinated efforts among government bodies to strengthen the country's financial regulatory framework and enhance its global standing in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The removal from these lists is expected to boost investor confidence and facilitate smoother international financial transactions for Nigeria.

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