The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made terrorism financing supervision a current supervisory priority as part of efforts to protect the country's financial system from abuse by illicit actors. According to a statement signed by Hakama Sidi-Alli, Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, the heightened oversight will focus on strengthening monitoring within the financial sector. The move underscores the regulator's commitment to combating illicit financial flows in Nigeria.

ABCON has expressed its condemnation of terrorism financing and voiced support for US sanctions, presenting a 7-point strategy aimed at improving compliance and protecting Nigeria's financial system. This initiative underscores the organization's commitment to addressing the issue of terrorism financing within the country.

The federal government of Nigeria has issued a directive to banks in response to the identification of individuals and companies suspected of financing terrorism. This measure aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of financial transactions related to these suspects.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has instructed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses to comply with sanctions by freezing the assets of individuals and entities financing terrorism. This directive aims to enhance efforts in combating terrorism financing in the country, according to Vanguard.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its support for recent US sanctions imposed on Nigerian Bureau De Change (BDC) operators accused of financing terrorism. The government stated its commitment to collaborating with both domestic stakeholders and international partners to enhance national security.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to charge a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Mukhtar, over allegations of terrorism financing. The EFCC has reportedly completed significant parts of its investigation into the matter, which is linked to a US blacklist.