High Priority BLOCK

Nigeria - NIGSAC National Sanctions

Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen

51
Sanctioned Entities
High
Severity Level
BLOCK
Required Action
May 13
Last Updated 2026
About This List

Nigeria NIGSAC National Sanctions, maintained by the Nigerian Sanctions Committee, designates 51 persons and entities subject to asset freezes and transaction blocking under domestic counter-terrorism measures, supporting West Africa-exposed correspondent banking due diligence.

Detailed Information

Nigeria NIGSAC National Sanctions List is maintained by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), established under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. It contains individuals, entities, and terrorist organizations designated for involvement in terrorism and terrorism financing.

Persons and entities on this list are subject to comprehensive financial sanctions in Nigeria. Their assets are frozen, and it is illegal to provide them with financial or material support.

Legal Framework: Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, Section 54

Restrictions: Complete asset freeze, prohibition on financial transactions, travel restrictions.

Designated Groups: Includes Boko Haram, ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), ANSARU, IPOB, and other proscribed organizations.

Source: Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), Attorney-General of the Federation, Federal Government of Nigeria

List Name Nigeria: NIGSAC National Sanctions
Full Name Nigeria - NIGSAC National Sanctions
Entity Count 51 entities
Severity Level High - Primary sanctions with blocking/freezing measures
Required Action BLOCK - Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
Last Updated May 13, 2026 at 08:46 UTC (9 hours ago)
Compliance Implications

This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.