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The Federal Government of Nigeria has instructed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses to comply with sanctions by freezing the assets of individuals financing terrorism. This directive follows sanctions imposed on a Nigerian financier linked to ISIS and three others. The government aims to enhance measures against terrorism financing in the country.

Nigeria's Federal Government is preparing to charge a Bureau de Change (BDC) operator who has been sanctioned by the United States for allegedly funding ISIS. This decision follows extensive investigations conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies.

The United States government has sanctioned a Nigerian citizen and three Nigeria-based companies for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to Ripples Nigeria. This action is part of a broader effort to combat terrorism financing.

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies in Nigeria as alleged financial facilitators for the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This action is part of a broader initiative that targets three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement of funds for terrorist activities.