Nigeria's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation

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This evaluation was based on the 2012 FATF Recommendations, and was prepared using the 2013 Methodology. The evaluation was based on information provided by the country, and information obtained by the evaluation team during its on-site visit to the country.

The findings of this assessment have been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.

Please refer to the Executive Summary of the report for the Key Findings and Priority Actions.

GIABA-Mutual Evaluation Report of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Filename: GIABA-Mutual Evaluation Report of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.pdf
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Technical Compliance

Ratings which reflect the extent to which a country has implemented the technical requirements of the FATF Recommendations.

C = compliant | LC = largely compliant | PC = partially compliant | NC = non-compliant

Effectiveness

Ratings that reflect the extent to which a country's measures are effective. The assessment is conducted on the basis of 11 immediate outcomes, which represent key goals that an effective AML/CFT system should achieve.

HE = high level of effectiveness | SE = substantial level of effectiveness | ME = moderate level of effectiveness | LE = low level of effectiveness

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