EFCC's push to block payment of legal fees in foreign currency draws backlash

The EFCC recently condemned the practice of lawyers billing their clients in foreign currencies, labeling it as 'unethical and illegal.' Acting Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate, Bawa Kaltungo, announced that the agency would prosecute offending lawyers. This stance has drawn criticism from lawyers who argue that the EFCC is overstepping its authority by attempting to regulate professional fees.