The United States has released the identities of a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based companies designated for allegedly facilitating the financing of the terrorist group ISIS.
According to the U.S. Department of State, the action forms part of sanctions imposed on three individuals and six entities operating across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa for allegedly enabling ISIS to move funds across borders.
The Nigerian identified is Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, while the three Nigerian firms designated are:
Generation Currency Bureau De Change Limited (Lagos)
Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau De Change Limited (Ikeja, Lagos)
Manhattan Bureau De Change Limited (Kano)
The U.S. said the businesses allegedly served as conduits for ISIS financing and were designated under Executive Order 13224, as amended.
The sanctions block any property or interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit transactions involving the designated persons and entities.
The U.S. also reaffirmed its security partnership with Nigeria, stating it would continue using diplomatic and legal measures to disrupt ISIS financing networks worldwide.