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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission & Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal

9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: The Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is appealing the acquittal of Tuoyo Omatsuli and others in a N3.6 billion fraud case, seeking to overturn the lower court's decision and secure convictions.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: The Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal is the venue for the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's appeal against the acquittal of Tuoyo Omatsuli and others, having previously overturned an earlier acquittal in this case.
Apr 09, 2026 · 8 articles
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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: The EFCC successfully secured the forfeiture, strengthening its enforcement record in asset recovery cases.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: The Court of Appeal upheld the forfeiture order, affirming the lower court's decision and dismissing Atewe's appeal.
Jul 22, 2026 · 12 articles
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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: The EFCC is the central agency driving the recovery, having facilitated the $60 million payment and continuing its investigation. Its role enhances its reputation as an effective anti-corruption body.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: The Court of Appeal granted interim preservative orders that were later set aside by the Supreme Court for lack of jurisdiction.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: The EFCC secured a major legal victory, reinforcing its asset recovery capabilities.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: The Court of Appeal's ruling was overturned, but it had previously nullified the forfeiture on fair hearing grounds.
Jul 17, 2026 · 30 articles
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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: Central actor; froze Nigeria — Osun State account, defended legality, and faced political backlash and legal challenge.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: Precedent cited supporting EFCC's power to freeze state accounts.
Aug 05, 2026 · 297 articles
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Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: Prosecuting agency; trial delay may be seen as inefficiency.
Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal: Earlier discharged defendants; decision overturned.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 23, 2026 · 7 articles
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Jan 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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