Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Tuesday in Abuja gave kudos to what he characterised as Nigeria's rising profile in the fight against corruption and which he said was now earning the country international recognition and commendation.

"These commendations have not only translated into appreciation by the international community, but it has also led to establishing their (international community) faith in what we are doing as a nation," said Mr Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, while meeting with officials of the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch in his office.

"Nigeria has succeeded in establishing a culture, institutions as well as laws and legislations associated with t...