Nigeria’s Exit from the FATF Grey List: A Defining Moment for Financial Integrity in Africa



In Nigeria’s financial and insurance sector, one of the biggest challenges companies face is how to verify and onboard customers quickly while staying compliant with regulations. The process often involves multiple checks from confirming a customer’s identity to making sure…

In Nigeria’s ever-evolving financial landscape, the fight against money laundering has become more than a regulatory obligation, it’s a battleground. From regulatory demands to institutional inertia, from technological gaps to cross-border pressures, the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) ecosystem is caught in…

In recent years, anxiety has become an increasingly common reality among compliance professionals across the globe and Nigeria is no exception. The ever-evolving regulatory landscape, pressure from regulators, and heightened expectations from internal stakeholders have created a high-stress environment that…

In May 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a pivotal update: the Exposure Draft on Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions. It’s not business as usual anymore. The CBN is redefining what it means to be AML-compliant and…


