The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian citizen and three companies operating in Nigeria over allegations that they helped facilitate financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
The move was part of a wider US action targeting three individuals and six entities accused of supporting ISIS financing networks across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The US State Department identified the Nigerian national as Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, who was accused of having links to ISIS West Africa.
Three Nigerian companies were also listed among those sanctioned:
Generation Currency Bureau de Change Limited (Lagos)
Manhattan Bureau de Change Limited (Kano)
Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau de Change Limited (Lagos)
US officials alleged that the businesses were used as channels for moving money across borders for ISIS-related activities.
State Department spokesperson Thomas Pigott said the action exposed a network stretching from France and Syria to Türkiye and Nigeria, which allegedly helped ISIS transfer funds internationally.
The US also reaffirmed its cooperation with Nigeria, noting that both countries participated in a May 16, 2026 operation that resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US officials as a senior ISIS figure.
The US government said it would continue using legal and diplomatic measures against ISIS and those accused of supporting the group.
The sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 13224, which targets individuals and organisations linked to terrorism.
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