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Putin dismisses fresh EU sanctions as Russia remains resilient
Vladimir Putin has rejected the latest round of European Union sanctions, maintaining that Russia is well-equipped to handle the economic impact while accusing Western nations of failed attempts to destabilize the country.
Residents Baffled by Terrorism Financing Allegations Against Quiet Lagos Businessman
Neighbours in Lagos are expressing disbelief after the U.S. government sanctioned local businessman Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad for alleged ties to ISIS financing, describing him instead as a quiet and deeply religious man.
EU prolongs Russian economic penalties in response to Ukraine conflict
The European Union has prolonged its economic sanctions against Russia until July 2027, citing the country's persistent aggression in Ukraine and its continued disregard for international law.
CBN Blocks Bank Accounts of Adamu Ciroma and Others Tied to Terrorism Funding
The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated the immediate freezing of accounts belonging to five individuals and a Bureau de Change firm over allegations involving terrorism financing.
CBN Instructs Financial Institutions to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Financing Suspects
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks to freeze assets belonging to six individuals and four BDC operators accused of terrorism financing, following a government update to the national sanctions list.
Nigeria Prepares Prosecution Against BDC Operator Sanctioned by US for Terror Financing
The EFCC is preparing to prosecute a Lagos-based BDC operator and three firms after the US sanctioned them for allegedly funding ISIS operations.
Nigeria Mandates Banks to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Funders
The Nigerian government has ordered financial institutions to freeze assets belonging to terrorism financiers, matching international sanctions imposed by the U.S. on individuals linked to ISIS.
Nigerian Government Backs US Move to Sanction ISWAP Financing Network
Nigeria supports US sanctions against Mukthar Muhammad Adamu and related firms for their alleged involvement in financing ISWAP operations.
Nigeria Targets Terror Funding Networks Following US Sanctions
The Nigerian government is cracking down on terror financing after the U.S. imposed sanctions on individuals and firms linked to supporting ISWAP activities.
US Imposes Sanctions on Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Operations
The U.S. has sanctioned a Lagos-based financier and three currency exchange firms for supporting ISIS, marking a continued effort to dismantle the terror group's international financial networks.