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CBN orders banks to freeze terrorism-financing suspects’ accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of individuals and companies designated for terrorism and terrorism financing, following fresh sanctions issued by Nigerian and United States authorities. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, issued by the CBN’s …

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