Nigeria: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Nigeria's white-collar crime and investigations landscape underwent significant transformation in the first half of 2026, marked by intensified enforcement actions and comprehensive regulatory reforms.

Fraud has evolved beyond traditional boundaries, leveraging digital finance and global commerce to enable sophisticated cross-border crimes that can be executed remotely in minutes. Modern fraudsters exploit technological advances and interconnected financial systems to move stolen funds across jurisdictions with unprecedented speed and anonymity.

The Gulf of Guinea has witnessed a significant transformation in maritime security threats, with illegal fishing emerging as a critical challenge following the decline in piracy incidents. This analysis examines how Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has evolved into a major economic and security concern for Nigeria and neighboring West African states, exploring the legal frameworks, enforcement gaps, and systemic weaknesses that enable this lucrative criminal activity to persist despite inte

When international organisations and their advisers turn their attention to Nigeria Africa's largest economy and most populous nation the word "corruption" invariably enters the conversation early.

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

A CBN-licensed fintech company initiated a ₦10 billion lawsuit against Fidelity Bank over an alleged fraudulent chargeback, leading to complex interim proceedings.

On March 28, 2025, a New York jury delivered a landmark conviction in the case between JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMC) and Charlie Javice, the founder of TAPD Inc.

As multinational corporations continue to expand their footprints into high-growth markets, Nigeria remains a key destination, both for its strategic position in West Africa and its vast consumer base.

We act for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (AG) in its claim to set aside a default judgment for USD15 million obtained by Dr Williams...