Increasingly, governments are discovering that one of the most effective ways to weaken terrorist organisations is not merely to target the fighters, but to dismantle the financial networks that sustain them.

Nigerians held ₦5.19 trillion outside the banking system as of May 2026, underscoring the dominance of cash transactions despite years of investment in digital payments and financial inclusion, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data.

Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose to ₦81.04 trillion in May 2026, up slightly from ₦80.59 trillion in April, according to new data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned of mounting financial pressure after bank credit to the sector fell by ₦1.92 trillion, dropping from ₦8.53 trillion in December 2024 to ₦6.61 trillion in December 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned the sale, marketing, and promotion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE IPO, warning that no application has been filed or approved for such an offering.

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has approved new import permits for petrol and diesel covering July–September 2026, according to a report by Argus Media.