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CBN intensifies terrorism financing surveillance on banks
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Tobi Tunji , as published by Nairametrics
· September 8, 2026
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Key points More information can be found on the Nairametrics website, which initially reported on the Central Bank of Nigeria's actions to enhance surveillance on banks and prevent terrorism financing. The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its oversight of terrorism financing risks in the financial sector.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its oversight of terrorism financing risks in the financial sector. This move aims to prevent illicit actors from exploiting the system.
The bank's intensified supervisory focus is part of its efforts to combat terrorism financing. Further details on this development are available from the source.
More information can be found on the Nairametrics website, which initially reported on the Central Bank of Nigeria's actions to enhance surveillance on banks and prevent terrorism financing.
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