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African Center Trains Kano Lawyers on AML Compliance and Portal Use Kano, Nigeria

The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, held a One-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance and Use of the NBA-AML Portal at the Tahir Guest House, Kano. The workshop brought together members of the NBA Kano Branch for an intensive training session designed to: Build lawyers’ knowledge and skills on Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance. Equip selected trainers with the capacity to cascade learning across NBA branches nationwide. Strengthen compliance culture in line with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group […]

Webinar: A Practical Guide to Legal Practitioners’ Compliance under the RPC and NBA-AMLC Protocol

The NBA-AMLC, in collaboration with the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, invites you to a webinar: “A Practical Guide to Legal Practitioners’ Compliance under the RPC and NBA-AMLC Protocol” This session will simplify complex regulatory requirements, making compliance clear and actionable for legal practitioners. � Speaker: Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya BA (Hons) LL.B, BL, FCIArb � Date: Friday, 19th September 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM � Platform: ZOHO � Register here: https://forms.gle/9boGt11GPFFx2eho8 (or scan the QR code on the flyer)

African Center, ANEEJ Engage Code of Conduct Bureau on Strengthening POCA Implementation

The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has engaged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against illicit financial flows (IFFs) and improve enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act (POCA), 2022. The advocacy visit, held at the CCB headquarters in Abuja, is part of the ongoing project titled “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows through Asset Recovery and Management, and Countering Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF)”. The initiative is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office […]

Press Statement: African Center Commends INTERPOL, the United Kingdom, and African Law Enforcement on Cybercrime Crackdown

The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development commends INTERPOL, the United Kingdom, and African law enforcement officials who worked diligently to disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations that depend on open borders to commit crimes against innocent victims. The center also praises law enforcement authorities for the successful execution of Operation Serengeti 2.0. By successfully targeting criminals who exploit technology and global market access to perpetrate transnational organized crime, the joint operation conducted by UK and African law enforcement officials under the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime (AFJOC) demonstrates that it is indeed possible to confront and reduce […]

African Center Showcases Partnership with NBA at the 2025 AGC

NBA-AML Portal demonstration at AGC 2025 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC) 2025 has officially commenced, convening lawyers, policymakers, and development partners to deliberate on critical issues shaping Nigeria’s legal and governance landscape. At this year’s conference, the African Center is spotlighting its strong partnership with the NBA through a series of anti-corruption and compliance initiatives. A central feature of this collaboration is the NBA Anti-Money Laundering (NBA-AML) Portal, developed with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and in partnership with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ). The NBA-AML Portal is […]

AML/CFT Compliance: A Non-Negotiable for Modern Law Firms ⚖️

The Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee, in collaboration with the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, invites you to a webinar: Topic: AML/CFT Compliance: A Non-Negotiable for Modern Law Firms.� Date: 21st August 2025� Time: 11:00AM (WAT)� Virtual (Zoho)Speaker: Prof. Ernest Ojukwu, SAN✨ Attendance attracts 1 CPD Point.� Register now:https://forms.gle/6Unzz3o7gHeP5mo49

FATF Policy Brief on Nigeria’s Greylisting Experience

The African Center is pleased to have contributed to the recently released Policy Brief developed under the ESRC-funded project, “FATF Greylisting: Implications and Learnings from a Global South Perspective – Nigeria as a Case Study.” This timely document, drafted in collaboration with Nkechi Valerie Azinge-Egbiri, PhD, Joy Malala, PhD, with the support of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), draws from a high-level stakeholder engagement convened in June 2024, bringing together experts from the judiciary, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and academia to examine Nigeria’s evolving AML/CFT landscape. The brief outlines strategic insights to strengthen Nigeria’s compliance efforts, ranging from […]

Press Release: African Center Marks 2025 Anti-Corruption Day: Calls for Justice, Equity, and Human Dignity in Governance

African Center Marks 2025 Anti-Corruption Day AFRICAN CENTER FOR GOVERNANCE, ASSET RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE JULY 11, 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>> ABUJA, NIGERIA AFRICAN CENTER MARKS 2025 ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY: CALLS FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND HUMAN DIGNITY IN GOVERNANCE The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development (African Center) joins the African Union and anti-corruption actors across the continent to commemorate African Anti-Corruption Day 2025, under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.” This year’s theme speaks directly to the African Center’s mission: to advance transparent governance, recover looted assets, and uphold the dignity and rights […]

Bridging Human Rights and Anti-Corruption: How UNHRC Resolution 59/L.6 Strengthens the Global Fight for Justice and Accountability

At the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, held from 16 June to 9 July 2025, Member States adopted a landmark resolution that brings a critical truth to the forefront: corruption is not just a governance issue; it is a human rights concern. Titled “The Negative Impact of Corruption on the Enjoyment of Human Rights,” Resolution 59/L.6 directly aligns with the African Center’s work at the intersection of asset recovery, anti-corruption, and sustainable development. This global commitment signals fresh momentum for activists, civil society, and state actors alike, particularly in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, where corruption continues […]

African Center Reflects on FFD4: Strengthening Asset Recovery for Sustainable Development

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) concluded on July 3, 2025, with the adoption of the “Sevilla Commitment,” a historic agreement aimed at tackling global financing challenges that hinder sustainable development. The conference marked a significant moment in setting political priorities and reaffirming worldwide commitments to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on a year-long consultative process, FFD4 focused on three core objectives: closing the estimated $4 trillion annual SDG financing gap through innovative tools such as debt relief and public-private partnerships; reforming the global financial architecture to promote tax justice, climate finance, and fairer governance; […]

The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development (“the African Center”) is an independent civil society organisation based in Nigeria. We work to institute good governance and accountability systems at the local, state, and federal levels of government. We pay particular attention to Goal 16, which aims to create solid institutional foundations for sustainable development.

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Discover the impact, milestones, and future vision of the African Center in our latest Annual Report.

Improving Government Accountability

The Recovery and Return of Stolen Assets

The Implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Vision

We envision a world free from illicit financial flows, where proceeds of crime are recovered and returned to the victims of corruption to improve livelihood and reduce poverty and inequality.

Mission

Our mission is to reinforce the links between governance, asset recovery, and sustainable development goals in line with Agenda 2030 and the promotion of the rule of law, strengthening justice institutions, preventing illicit financial flows, recovering stolen assets, and social reuse of stolen assets.