President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s anti-corruption drive moved a notch higher yesterday. Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)\u2019s agreement on recovery of assets and cash stashed away in UAE by Nigerians takes off next month.<\/p>\n
Besides, the collaboration among heads of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth (Africa) countries will be stepped up as Nigeria hosts the 8th annual general meeting and conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa from today in Abuja.<\/p>\n
Buhari is expected to open the conference, with the theme: \u201cPartnering towards assets recovery and return\u201d.<\/p>\n
Yesterday in Abu Dhabi, officials of the UAE and Nigeria exchanged instruments of ratification on judicial agreements signed between both governments in 2016.<\/p>\n
With yesterday\u2019s exchange of instruments, the agreement will now take effect from June 13.<\/p>\n
The agreements, which were signed by President Buhari are:<\/p>\n
Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement.<\/p>\n
Agreement on Trade Promotion and Protection<\/p>\n
Judicial Agreements on Extradition<\/p>\n
Transfer of Sentenced Persons<\/p>\n
Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters<\/p>\n
Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal and Commercial Matters(recovery and repatriation of stolen wealth)<\/p>\n
The Federal Government has been trying to attach some suspected assets allegedly owned by some Nigerians or\u00a0 traced to them in UAE. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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