Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee

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25/11/2025

📢 NBA-AMLC & African Center to Equip Aspiring Lawyers with AML/CFT Knowledge

The Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee, in collaboration with Africenterdev, will hold a one-day sensitization workshop for aspirants to the Nigerian Bar.

🗓 Date: Friday, 21st November 2025
📍 Venue: Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus
💻 Virtual Participation: Two additional campuses will join online

This workshop will strengthen the capacity of future lawyers by enhancing their understanding of:
• AML/CFT/PF red flags and compliance expectations
• Reporting obligations within Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework
• Ethical duties under Chapter Two of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC 2023)
• The Guidelines and Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism for Legal Practitioners
• Key regulatory and institutional frameworks governing AML/CTF/CPF in Nigeria

This activity is delivered under the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - FCDO-funded project, “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows through Asset Recovery, Management, and Strengthening ML/CFT/PF Compliance in Nigeria.” It demonstrates the commitment of the African Center and its partners to building a more ethical, compliant, and accountable legal profession.

📌 More details are available in the event flyer.

25/11/2025

He stressed the need for young lawyers to cultivate integrity, due diligence and ethical vigilance from the outset of their careers…

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No fewer than 1,000 aspiring lawyers across Nigeria have been equipped with critical Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) skills.

25/11/2025

The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the NBA-AMLC, hosted a one-day sensitization workshop for ...

03/11/2025

Breaking News!
Nigeria has been delisted from the FATF grey list! This marks a major milestone for Africa’s financial integrity and global confidence in ongoing AML/CFT reforms.

The Africenterdev is proud to have supported these national efforts through its activities to strengthen AML/CFT compliance in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee. We appreciate the support from our implementing partners: the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice - ANEEJ, GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission & the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)

03/11/2025

Benin City, Nigeria — October 17, 2025 In a renewed push to strengthen the legal profession’s role in combating money laundering and illicit financial flows, the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development has trained representatives from branches of the Nigerian Ba...

03/11/2025

Another Educational Monthly Webinar for Lawyers is Here!

Join us for an insightful session titled “Beyond KYC: The Art of Strategic Client Due Diligence”, hosted by the Africenterdev in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee.
In an era of increasing compliance demands, going beyond Knowing Your Client is essential. This webinar will unpack practical strategies for strengthening client due diligence frameworks, managing emerging risks, and fostering integrity in legal practice.

🗓️ Date: Thur, 30th Oct 2025
🕚 Time: 3:00 PM (Prompt)
💻 Venue: Zoho (Virtual)
🎙️ Speaker: Professor Adedeji Adekunle, SAN
✨ Bonus: Attendance attracts 1 CPD point!
🔗 Register here: https://meet.zoho.com/xwwy-ohn-yfs