Legal Frameworks for Combating Economic and Financial Crimes in Nigeria
Legal Frameworks for Combating Economic and Financial Crimes in Nigeria

Summary/Abstract: This study examined the various legal instruments, enactments and frameworks employed by the Nigerian state in the fight against economic and financial crimes. It defined corruption which is the major catch word in this area of study and other allied concepts, such as bribery, fraud, inducement, extortion and other forms of economic and financial crimes guided by statutory provisions and conventional rules of construction of statues. It took a historical voyage into the various stages of political, economic and social developments in Nigeria with a view to assessing the presence and impact of corruption. It was observed that corruption has a long history in Nigeria as is the case with other countries of the world. Most of the relevant domestic, national, regional, sub-regional and international legal instruments employed by Nigeria at the various stages of political, social and economic developments to fight corruption were appraised. It also examined and considered the establishment of the various anti-graft institutions and certain procedural and enforcement mechanism designed to aid the fight against corruption, such as plea bargaining and forfeiture of assets.

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