The publication of 48 individuals and 12 entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing has renewed calls for swift action, with security analysts warning that inaction could weaken confidence in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts.
The list, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, is among the most extensive in recent years, targeting suspected backers of violent groups operating across Nigeria.
Among those named are Finland-based factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, and publisher of Desert Herald, Tukur Mamu.
Also listed are organisations such as Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province and IPOB, alongside entities including West and East Africa General Trading, Settings Bureau De Change Ltd and the Lakurawa sect.
The disclosure comes as authorities report progress in terrorism-related prosecutions, with 386 convictions secured out of 508 cases handled so far.
Despite this, attacks continue to be recorded in parts of the country, including Borno State, Kebbi State, Kwara State and Zamfara State.
Other individuals listed include Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, Yusuf Ghazali, Muhammad Sani, Abubakar Muhammad and Sallamudeen Hassan.
