Nigeria received a global asset recovery award through the partnership between the EFCC and NFIU, recognized for their effective measures in combating financial crime. The award was presented during the 32nd Egmont Group plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 5 to 10, 2026.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) received a global award for their collaboration in fighting financial crime, recognized during the 32nd Egmont Group plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 5-10, 202
Nigeria's NFIU and EFCC received the UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative Award at the 32nd Egmont Group Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan, recognizing their efforts in combating financial crime and enhancing international cooperation in asset recovery.
