Nigerian court set to decide if it has jurisdiction over ex-CBN governor's $4.5B fraud case.

A Nigerian court will rule on January 7, 2025, on whether it has jurisdiction to hear former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele's case involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud charges. Emefiele's lawyers argue the court in Lagos lacks jurisdiction, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission contends the court can hear economic and financial crimes. The ruling will determine if the case can proceed in Lagos.

December 12, 2024
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