G20 – South Africa – Nigeria

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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to re-highlight four priority issues at 2nd Anti-Corruption Working Group G20. "Four priority issues comprise increasing the role of audit in eradicating corruption, public participation and anti-corruption education, regulatory framework and supervision of the role of the legal profession in money laundering from corruption, and eradicating corruption in the renewable energy sector." 

Antara News: https://en.antaranews.com/news/237385/kpk-to-re-highlight-four-priority-issues-at-2nd-acwg-g20 

 

[Opinion] Government needs to regain trust of the people of South Africa — and that means acting against corruption. "To regain and enhance the trust of its citizens, government must take very visible steps to fight the corruption in its ranks." 

Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-07-04-government-needs-to-regain-trust-of-the-people-of-south-africa-and-that-means-acting-against-corruption/ 

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) identified ways real estate developers can be involved in curbing money laundering and illicit financial flow in Nigeria. "'Enhancing the Real Estate Sector through Effective Regulation and Collaborations,' was in line with the commission's mandate of partnership and collaboration with relevant institutions toward building a mass mobilization". 

Premium Times: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/540831-how-real-estate-developers-can-help-to-curb-money-laundering-iff-icpc.html 


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