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BREAKING: SEC orders Nigerian capital market firms to cut North Korea, Iran ties
Nairametrics
Aug 15, 2026 · 14:47 WAT
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has directed capital market regulated entities to end correspondent banking relationships and restrict business dealings involving North Korea and Iran. The directive takes immediate effect as part of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures applicable to the Nigerian capital market.