Nigerian Govt identifies 15 terrorism financiers, mulls sanctions

The Federal Government has identified 15 entities suspected to be involved in financing terrorism in Nigeria.

Information released by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, said those financing terrorism include nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms.

In its report titled: “Identification of Persons and Organizations as of March 18, 2024,” the unit said the Nigeria Sanctions Committee convened on March 18, 2024, during which certain individuals and entities were identified for sanction due to their ties to terrorism financing.
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