FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigerian government has directed financial institutions to freeze assets of terrorism financiers, aligning with US sanctions on a Nigerian financier and his BDCs linked to ISIS, while adding more names to its sanctions list.

• Federal Government orders banks and non-financial entities to freeze assets of terrorism financiers.
• US sanctions on Nigerian financier and BDCs linked to ISIS, with Nigeria adding six individuals and three entities to its sanctions list.
• Nigerian Sanctions Committee emphasizes commitment to preventing terrorists from using the financial system and highlights coordination with international partners.