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Sanctions
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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.
US Penalizes Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Firms in Global Anti-Terror Effort
The US has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier and three currency exchange firms to disrupt global terrorist funding networks.
US identifies Nigerian and others as ISIS financial backers
The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian national and several international entities for allegedly providing financial support to ISIS operations across multiple countries.
Iran Rejects Claims of New Nuclear Inspection Deals Following Vance Statement
Iran has denied Vice-President JD Vance's claim that it agreed to readmit nuclear inspectors, asserting that no new commitments were made despite a recent US sanctions waiver.
United States Suspends Iranian Oil Sanctions Until August 2026
The US Treasury has paused sanctions on Iranian oil exports through August 2026, citing progress in maritime security negotiations and cooperation with nuclear inspectors.
US Vice President Vance Asserts Released Iranian Funds Will Not Support Terrorism
Vice President JD Vance claims that the United States and Qatar have established oversight measures to ensure any released Iranian assets are used solely for humanitarian aid rather than terrorism.