The authorities in Dosso, Niger, have ordered the suspension of several money transfer agencies for security reasons, citing risks linked to the financing of illicit activities and the need to monitor cross-border financial flows.
Around 30 money transfer outlets were temporarily closed.
They are primarily the operators NITA and AMANA in multiple localities across the departments of Dosso, Doutchi, Birni, Gaya and Loga.
The order, signed by the region’s governor, Colonel-Major Bana Achassane, affects key locations including Bolbol and Lido in the commune of Dosso, Tombon Bouya in Doutchi, Kote Kote in Gaya, and Bakir Tombo in Loga department.
The regional administration based its decision on several legal instruments, including the Transition Charter of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), Law 98-31 on territorial organisation, and Decree 2025-009 on the appointment of governors.
While the decree does not specify the exact nature of the threats, security sources cited several factors, including the risk of funding illicit activities, the need for tighter control over cross-border cash flows, and the prevention of economic offences.
The temporary shutdown is expected to have multiple repercussions, potentially disrupting remittances from migrant workers, affecting cross-border trade with neighbouring Nigeria, and provoking reactions from local business operators.
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