Nigeria Wins Global Asset Recovery Award in Azerbaijan

Nigeria was awarded a prestigious global asset recovery award due to the collaboration between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). This recognition was announced during the 32nd Egmont Group plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 5 to 10, 2026.

The award is considered the highest operational honor in the global financial intelligence community, acknowledging outstanding cases that exemplify innovative international cooperation and effective measures in the fight against financial crime. The EFCC and NFIU's partnership has become a global model for intelligence sharing, which has significantly contributed to the recovery of stolen assets.

The plenary also featured discussions on strengthening public-private partnerships to address the evolving nature of financial crime and enhance collaboration among financial intelligence units, with the Egmont Group comprising 180 member financial intelligence units committed to improving global cooperation.