The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) partners with banks in Borno State to fight money laundering and identify illicit financial transactions, according to reports from The Punch and Vanguard. The collaboration is framed as a joint effort between the ICPC and the banking sector to strengthen oversight and disrupt attempts to move proceeds of corruption through the financial system. Both outlets describe the initiative as part of the ICPC’s broader mandate to tackle financial-related corruption. Vanguard adds that the agency’s decision to work with banks is intended to build reliable and professional channels through which financial-related corruption can be detected and addressed. The Punch similarly reports that the ICPC and Borno State banks will work together to expose unlawful transactions and improve controls against money laundering. While the reports do not specify timelines or particular banks, they indicate that the partnership focuses on cooperation aimed at monitoring transactions and improving reporting pathways to support enforcement.