Identifying the criminal is crucial. One thing a fraudster avoids is being known for who they truly are. Digital identity fraud is one of the main tools they use to conceal themselves,” Anyanwu explained.
On the issue of terrorism financing, Mr. Pattison Boleigha, President of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, called for urgent action and collaboration among stakeholders.
Terrorism financing is a serious issue because it affects everyone. The only way to stop it is to cut off the flow of funds to terrorists. No amount of drones or armored vehicles can win that fight. We need strong public-private partnerships to share intelligence on terrorist funding,” he stated.
Technology and Compliance in the AI Era
Technology enthusiast Mr. Abiola Jewoola noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become indispensable to modern business operations, it can still exhibit bias in data analysis and decision-making if not properly managed.
Recognizing Excellence in Compliance
The event’s convener, Dr. Foluso Amusa, emphasized that the summit and awards seek to encourage excellence and compliance among businesses both locally and internationally.
Our goal is to help organizations meet global standards in governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention while celebrating those already setting the pace,” Dr. Amusa said.
Award recipients pledged to continue contributing to national development and upholding global best practices in their respective sectors.
A Night of Glamour and Insight
High points of the event included a panel discussion featuring thought-provoking insights from industry leaders, a cultural dance display, and a photography session capturing the evening’s memorable moments.Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Honoured at GRC and FINCRIME Awards in Lagos
By Ngozi Kanebi
It was an evening of glitz and celebration as leading organizations and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions at the Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Financial Crime Prevention (FINCRIME) Awards, held recently in Lagos.
Renowned economist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu was named Influencer of the Year, while Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the Energy, Oil and Gas category, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited was honoured for its excellence in governance and compliance. The Woman in Governance, Risk, and Compliance Award went to Beauty Mtonga, a seasoned executive director in the banking and financial sector.
Summit on Localizing GRC for Africa’s Growth
Earlier in the day, the event featured a high-level summit themed “Sovereign Systems and Street-Level Compliance: Localising GRC for Africa’s Next Frontier.”
The summit aimed to equip businesses particularly financial institutions—with the tools and insights needed to strengthen compliance frameworks and uphold financial crime prevention standards across Africa.
Women Urged to Celebrate Their Achievements
A senior compliance and anti–money laundering specialist, Bawo Egbakhumeh, urged women to celebrate their accomplishments and take pride in their progress.
Women should stop second-guessing themselves and be proud of every little achievement they make. When men achieve something, they amplify it but women often downplay theirs, no matter how significant,” she said.
Experts Call for Stronger Fraud and Terrorism Financing Controls
Financial crime expert Mr. Bright Anyanwu highlighted the rising wave of fraud in the commercial sector, stressing the need for robust fraud risk management frameworks to protect financial institutions.
Identifying the criminal is crucial. One thing a fraudster avoids is being known for who they truly are. Digital identity fraud is one of the main tools they use to conceal themselves,
Anyanwu explained.
On the issue of terrorism financing, Mr. Pattison Boleigha, President of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, called for urgent action and collaboration among stakeholders.
“Terrorism financing is a serious issue because it affects everyone. The only way to stop it is to cut off the flow of funds to terrorists. No amount of drones or armored vehicles can win that fight. We need strong public-private partnerships to share intelligence on terrorist funding,” he stated.
Technology and Compliance in the AI Era
Technology enthusiast Mr. Abiola Jewoola noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become indispensable to modern business operations, it can still exhibit bias in data analysis and decision-making if not properly managed.
Recognizing Excellence in Compliance
The event’s convener, Dr. Foluso Amusa, emphasized that the summit and awards seek to encourage excellence and compliance among businesses both locally and internationally.
Our goal is to help organizations meet global standards in governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention while celebrating those already setting the pace,” Dr. Amusa said.
Award recipients pledged to continue contributing to national development and upholding global best practices in their respective sectors.
A Night of Glamour and Insight
High points of the event included a panel discussion featuring thought-provoking insights from industry leaders, a cultural dance display, and a photography session capturing the evening’s memorable moments.
Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Honoured at GRC and FINCRIME Awards in Lagos
By Ngozi Kanebi
It was an evening of glitz and celebration as leading organizations and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions at the Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Financial Crime Prevention (FINCRIME) Awards, held recently in Lagos.
Renowned economist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu was named Influencer of the Year, while Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the Energy, Oil and Gas category, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited was honoured for its excellence in governance and compliance. The Woman in Governance, Risk, and Compliance Award went to Beauty Mtonga, a seasoned executive director in the banking and financial sector.
Summit on Localizing GRC for Africa’s Growth
Earlier in the day, the event featured a high-level summit themed “Sovereign Systems and Street-Level Compliance: Localising GRC for Africa’s Next Frontier.”
The summit aimed to equip businesses particularly financial institutions—with the tools and insights needed to strengthen compliance frameworks and uphold financial crime prevention standards across Africa.
Women Urged to Celebrate Their Achievements
A senior compliance and anti money laundering specialist, Bawo Egbakhumeh, urged women to celebrate their accomplishments and take pride in their progress.
“Women should stop second-guessing themselves and be proud of every little achievement they make. When men achieve something, they amplify it but women often downplay theirs, no matter how significant,” she said.
Experts Call for Stronger Fraud and Terrorism Financing Controls
Financial crime expert Mr. Bright Anyanwu highlighted the rising wave of fraud in the commercial sector, stressing the need for robust fraud risk management frameworks to protect financial institutions.
Identifying the criminal is crucial. One thing a fraudster avoids is being known for who they truly are. Digital identity fraud is one of the main tools they use to conceal themselves,” Anyanwu explained.
On the issue of terrorism financing, Mr. Pattison Boleigha, President of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, called for urgent action and collaboration among stakeholders.
Terrorism financing is a serious issue because it affects everyone. The only way to stop it is to cut off the flow of funds to terrorists. No amount of drones or armored vehicles can win that fight. We need strong public-private partnerships to share intelligence on terrorist funding,” he stated.
Technology and Compliance in the AI Era
Technology enthusiast Mr. Abiola Jewoola noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become indispensable to modern business operations, it can still exhibit bias in data analysis and decision-making if not properly managed.
Recognizing Excellence in Compliance
The event’s convener, Dr. Foluso Amusa, emphasized that the summit and awards seek to encourage excellence and compliance among businesses both locally and internationally.
Our goal is to help organizations meet global standards in governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention while celebrating those already setting the pace,” Dr. Amusa said.
Award recipients pledged to continue contributing to national development and upholding global best practices in their respective sectors.
A Night of Glamour and Insight
High points of the event included a panel discussion featuring thought-provoking insights from industry leaders, a cultural dance display, and a photography session capturing the evening’s memorable moments.Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Honoured at GRC and FINCRIME Awards in Lagos
By Ngozi Kanebi
It was an evening of glitz and celebration as leading organizations and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions at the Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Financial Crime Prevention (FINCRIME) Awards, held recently in Lagos.
Renowned economist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu was named Influencer of the Year, while Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the Energy, Oil and Gas category, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited was honoured for its excellence in governance and compliance. The Woman in Governance, Risk, and Compliance Award went to Beauty Mtonga, a seasoned executive director in the banking and financial sector.
Summit on Localizing GRC for Africa’s Growth
Earlier in the day, the event featured a high-level summit themed “Sovereign Systems and Street-Level Compliance: Localising GRC for Africa’s Next Frontier.”
The summit aimed to equip businesses particularly financial institutions—with the tools and insights needed to strengthen compliance frameworks and uphold financial crime prevention standards across Africa.
Women Urged to Celebrate Their Achievements
A senior compliance and anti–money laundering specialist, Bawo Egbakhumeh, urged women to celebrate their accomplishments and take pride in their progress.
Women should stop second-guessing themselves and be proud of every little achievement they make. When men achieve something, they amplify it but women often downplay theirs, no matter how significant,” she said.
Experts Call for Stronger Fraud and Terrorism Financing Controls
Financial crime expert Mr. Bright Anyanwu highlighted the rising wave of fraud in the commercial sector, stressing the need for robust fraud risk management frameworks to protect financial institutions.
Identifying the criminal is crucial. One thing a fraudster avoids is being known for who they truly are. Digital identity fraud is one of the main tools they use to conceal themselves,
Anyanwu explained.
On the issue of terrorism financing, Mr. Pattison Boleigha, President of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, called for urgent action and collaboration among stakeholders.
“Terrorism financing is a serious issue because it affects everyone. The only way to stop it is to cut off the flow of funds to terrorists. No amount of drones or armored vehicles can win that fight. We need strong public-private partnerships to share intelligence on terrorist funding,” he stated.
Technology and Compliance in the AI Era
Technology enthusiast Mr. Abiola Jewoola noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become indispensable to modern business operations, it can still exhibit bias in data analysis and decision-making if not properly managed.
Recognizing Excellence in Compliance
The event’s convener, Dr. Foluso Amusa, emphasized that the summit and awards seek to encourage excellence and compliance among businesses both locally and internationally.
Our goal is to help organizations meet global standards in governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention while celebrating those already setting the pace,” Dr. Amusa said.
Award recipients pledged to continue contributing to national development and upholding global best practices in their respective sectors.
A Night of Glamour and Insight
High points of the event included a panel discussion featuring thought-provoking insights from industry leaders, a cultural dance display, and a photography session capturing the evening’s memorable moments.
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