
Nigeria
Nigeria cNGN stablecoin won’t launch in February after all
The African Stablecoin Consortium has clarified that media reports of a February 27 launch are misinterpreted and are still in...
Nigerian banks to launch naira-pegged stablecoin cNGN in February
The new stablecoin will be overseen by the Africa Stablecoin Consortium, which includes leading commercial banks, the central bank, and...
eNaira low adoption pushes Nigerian banks to develop stablecoin
The cNGN stablecoin will not be a substitute to eNaira, which recorded dismal adoption figures since its inception, but would...
Central Bank of Nigeria reverses ban on digital currency transactions
With the evolving trends globally, Nigeria has decided to loosen its grip on the digital asset class under its latest...
Africa’s 2023 in review: Adoption soars, regulators catch up, and Bitcoin moves beyond speculation
Digital assets came of age in 2023, moving beyond speculation and impacting remittances and payments as regulators started getting a...
Nigeria’s blockchain policy positions it to lead Africa’s revolution: SiBAN’s Obinna Iwuno
Obinna Iwuno, who heads the local organization for blockchain stakeholders, is calling for the speedy implementation of the national blockchain...