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African Center Strengthens Lawyers’ Capacity on AML/CFT Compliance in Lagos State

A one-day Training of Trainers Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was held on Thursday, 6 November 2025, in Lagos State, convening representatives from Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches across Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. The workshop, organized by the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the NBA Anti-Money Laundering Committee, aimed to deepen lawyers’ capacity to implement AML/CFT measures within the legal profession. The workshop, which has now been held across geopolitical zones, has brought together representatives from over 45 NBA branches nationwide, including those from Lagos, Ogun, […]

NBA President Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Among Lawyers

Lagos, Nigeria – November 6, 2025 The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to strengthening Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance within the Nigerian legal profession. Speaking at the one-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Use of the NBA-AML Portal held in Lagos, organized by the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, the NBA President, represented by Augustine Nwabueze Eseagwu III, praised the Association’s steadfast commitment to integrity, highlighting lawyers as frontline defenders of transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s […]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: ASSESSMENT OF MONEY-LAUNDERING / TERRORISM FINANCING (ML/TF) RISKS AND DRAFTING OF AML/CFT COMPLIANCE MANUAL FOR TCSPS

The African Centre for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assess the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing among Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSPs) in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations by conducting a comprehensive threat assessment and developing a practical AML/CFT Compliance Manual tailored for TCSPs. This effort is crucial as TCSPs play a significant role in preventing financial crimes, yet they remain vulnerable to misuse without proper regulatory guidance. The RFP seeks qualified consultants to evaluate […]

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 […]

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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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.