Nigeria’s SEC Tightens VASP Registration Amid Push for Stronger Crypto Regulation
Nigeria’s SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama cautioned that VASP license applicants failing to meet requirements will face rejection…
Nigerian Government Ends Prosecution of Binance Executive
After international outcry and attention, the Nigerian government drops all charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. After…
US Attorneys Urge Biden to Help Binance Executive in Nigeria
US attorneys have urged President Joe Biden to release Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained in Nigeria since February…
US Presses Nigeria to Free Binance’s Gambaryan
Reports say that the U.S. government is stepping up diplomatic attempts to get Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance employee who has been detained in…
Nigerian AI Initiative Fuels Tech Jobs Boom
Nigeria is poised to become a significant player in the global digital economy as it continues to develop its technology workforce. Local…
Meta Deletes 63,000 Instagram Accounts in Nigeria For Sextortion Scams
Meta Platforms said Wednesday it removed 63,000 Nigerian accounts that attempted financial, and sexual extortion, largely targeting US adult…
OKX Exchange Ending Services in Nigeria Over Regulations
Nigeria’s crypto regulations continue to limit services as OKX exchange has decided to end services in the country following new…
Nigerian Police Aprehends BLord on Fraud, Terrorism Charges
Nigerian crypto celebrity BLord has been arrested by the Nigerian police based on fraud and terrorism funding crime. To counteract…
Nigeria Reviews Blockchain Policy
The steering committee is actively working to establish Nigeria as a forerunner in developing blockchain technology in Africa. As confirmed by…
ICP Boosts Blockchain Engagement
DecaHack, an event hosted by Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), underscored the significance of cultivating talent in the blockchain sector and…
Nigeria SEC Proposes Regulation of Bitcoin, Ether as Commodities
Nigerian regulators can establish a more customized regulatory framework that reflects the distinctive characteristics of these digital assets…
US Rep Declares Binance Exec in Nigeria as Hostage
If Binance exec’s criminal case in Nigeria is not resolved by mid-July, US Rep Rich McCormick has requested that the US government…
Nigerian SEC to Tackle Crypto Regulation Challenges
Nigerian ministers urge the SEC to tackle crypto regulation challenges as Nigeria’s cryptocurrency regulations are being updated. Wale Edun,…
Nigeria to Open AI, Blockchain Research Centers Nationwide
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of Nigeria plans to establish research centers on AI, IoT, and blockchain…
Nigerian Crypto Boom: SEC’s New Rules
Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of Nigeria’s SEC, signals a potential shift in the government’s strict stance on digital assets,…
Nigeria’s SEC Boss Says Crypto Can Aid 38M Unbanked
Emomotimi Agama observed that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin can significantly reduce remittance costs, simplifying and reducing the cost of…
Nigerian Blockchain Group Seeks Fair Resolution in Binance Case
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) has advocated for a fair and equitable resolution of the ongoing legal…
Nigerian SEC Introduces New Program For VASP Registration
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a new initiative to expedite the registration process of virtual asset…
Binance Exec Legal Battle Escalates
The wife of Binance exec Gambaryan expressed her surprise at the Nigerian law enforcement agency’s refusal to release her husband,…
Nigerian High Court Dismisses Binance Exec Suit
Nigerian High Court dismissed the Binance exec suit as Nadeem Anjarwalla escaped prison and traveled to Kenya. Local press reports indicate…