Nigeria, March 7 -- The Nigerian government has designated self-styled leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), Simon Ekpa, the Lakurawa terror group and 15 entities as terrorism financiers.

Among the 15 businesss entities, 13 are either members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or BRGIE, according to documents released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) after its meeting on 6 March.

The latest designation of terrorism financiers, according to the NSC, was approved by President Bola Tinubu.

The NSC had designated some persons and businesses for terrorism financing as seen here and here.

The designated IPOB or BRGIE members include Godstime Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka E...