Nigeria: Country to Be Removed From Money Laundering List

21 April 2006

Nigeria may soon disappear from the list of non-cooperating countries following its substantial and sustained implementation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws.

A statement from the presidency yesterday said the International Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was to pay an on-site visit to the country from May 9, to May 11, which is expected to lead to its de-listing at the organisation's June meeting in Paris.

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