Nigeria has published a sanctions list of individuals and organisations accused of supporting terrorism financing networks, as the Federal Government released 48 names linked to alleged terrorism financing in a move aimed at strengthening national security and disrupting illicit financial flows.
The list was released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, identifying persons and entities suspected of supporting terrorism-related activities, including links to proscribed groups such as Indigenous People of Biafra, Ansaru and the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Among those named is Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based separatist figure associated with a faction linked to IPOB. He was earlier sentenced in September 2025 by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences, including incitement and participation in a terrorist group.
Also listed is Yusuf Ghazali, accused of facilitating financial and logistical support to terrorist groups, although he has denied any involvement in illegal activities.
The sanctions list also includes several other individuals from different parts of the country, covering multiple regions.
In addition to individuals, the list features organisations and entities alleged to be involved in terrorism financing, including Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansaru, ISWAP, IPOB, Yan Group, and Yan Group NLBDG.
FULL LIST OF INDIVIDUALS NAMED (AS RELEASED):
Abdulsamat Ohida
Mohammed Sani
Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman
Fatima Ishaq
Yusuf Ghazali
Abubakar Muhammad
Sallamudeen Hassan
Adamu Ishak
Hassana Isah
Abdulkareem Musa
Umar Abdullahi
Bashir Yusuf
Ibrahim Alhassan
Salihu Adamu
Surajo Mohammad
Fannami Bukar
Muhammed Musa
Sahabi Ismail
Mohammed Buba
Adamu Hassan
Hassan Mohammed
Usman Abubakar
Kubara Salawu
Rabiu Suleiman
Simon Njoku
Godstime Iyare
Francis Mmadubuchi
John Onwumere
Chikwuka Eze
Edwin Chukwuedo
Chiwendu Owoh
Ginika Orji
Awo Uchechukwu
Mercy Ali
Ohagwu Juliana
Eze Okpoto
Nwaobi Chimezie
Ogumu Kewe
Authorities say the move is part of broader efforts to cut off funding channels and strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism framework.
