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CBN orders immediate freeze on terrorism sanctioned accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks, Payment Service Banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of individuals and companies designated for terrorism and terrorism financing. According to The PUNCH, the directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, issued by the CBN’s Compliance Department to financial […]

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Nigeria, UK renew security pact against cyber terrorism

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation against terrorism financing, cyber threats, disinformation and other emerging security challenges under the renewed UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership. Vanguard reported that the commitment was made on Tuesday at the opening of the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja. The […]

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Tinubu says terrorism-related deaths down by 81% since 2015

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria has recorded a significant decline in terrorism-related deaths, claiming an 81 per cent reduction since 2015. Tinubu made the remarks during his 2026 Democracy Day address on Friday, where he addressed key national security concerns, including the recent abductions in Oyo and Borno states. While outlining ongoing military operations […]

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Kidnapping, terrorism in South-West purely business, says ex-minister

Former Minister of Communications, Tajudeen Olanrewaju, has described the ongoing wave of kidnapping and terrorism in the South-West as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a campaign motivated by territorial conquest or religious ideology. Vanguard reported that Olanrewaju made the assertion in a statement titled, “The Insurgency War/Terrorism in Southwest – The way I see it,” […]

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FG urges stronger ECOWAS ties to fight border crimes, terrorism

The federal government has intensified calls for stronger cross-border cooperation among ECOWAS member states to combat transnational crime, terrorism and other border-related challenges threatening regional stability. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, made the call during the annual stakeholders’ meeting on ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation held in Abuja. The regional meeting, hosted by […]

PoS transactions hit N223tn as Nigerians shift away from ATMs
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POS operators aiding terrorists’ ransom payments — NCTC

Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre has raised concerns over the involvement of some point-of-sale operators in facilitating ransom payments to terrorists and organised criminal groups. The National Coordinator of the NCTC, Adamu Laka, disclosed this on Tuesday during an end-of-year media briefing held in Abuja. Mr Laka, a major general in the Nigerian Army, spoke […]

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Canada removes Syria from list of states aiding terrorism

Canada on Friday, December 5, removed Syria from its list of states that support terrorism and revoked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s designation as a “terrorist entity,” joining a list of countries to ease sanctions on Damascus. The moves come after HTS ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad last December and took control of the government. Syria’s […]

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West Africa terrorism threatens survival, ECOWAS tells UN council

The President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Omar Touray, delivered a stark warning while briefing the United Nations Security Council at its 10,047th meeting on regional counterterrorism efforts. He cautioned that the rising wave of terrorism across West Africa and the Sahel has reached a level that threatens the very survival […]

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One billion light arms fueling conflict, terrorism globally — UN

The United Nations has issued a grave warning that the massive proliferation of approximately one billion small arms and light weapons circulating globally is significantly fueling conflicts across Africa and the world. Adedeji Ebo, the Director and Deputy High Representative of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, informed the Security Council in New York that […]

Nigeria@64: Tinubu unveils plan to create 2.5m jobs
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Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism, strengthen diplomatic ties

President Bola Tinubu has strongly reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and strengthening diplomatic ties with Nigeria’s global partners. The President delivered this declaration just before the Federal Executive Council entered a closed-door session on Thursday, marking the council’s first gathering since July, held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. […]

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Stakeholders support action against terrorism financing

A wide range of stakeholders from different industries have pushed for policies that would stop money from flowing to terrorist groups through nonprofit organizations. According to the Punch, the discussion was held at the recent Banks and Civil Society Conference in Lagos, which was hosted by Spaces for Change and had as its theme, “Improving […]

Terrorism: US slams $778m fine on Lafarge
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Terrorism: US slams $778m fine on Lafarge

The United States Government has slammed a heavy fine around the tune of $778m on French cement giant Lafarge. According to the US Justice Department said on Tuesday, Lafarge had admitted to providing material support to Islamic State and other terror groups during the Syrian civil war. The Justice Department has called Lafarge’s decision to […]