
Nigeria
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13 March, 2021
Nigeria rewarding users of mainstream remittance channels to combat digital currency use
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced its “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” recently, targeting diaspora remittances.
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9 March, 2021
Exclusive: Nigeria’s digital currency community speaks out on central bank ban
Despite thriving for years now, Nigeria’s digital currency industry faces its biggest threat yet following a central bank ban that...
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3 March, 2021
Nigeria VP calls for regulation, not ban of digital currencies
Speaking at a recent event, Yemi Osinbajo rebuked the recent ban on digital currencies, advocating for Nigerian authorities to regulate...
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1 March, 2021
Nigeria central bank governor defends digital currency ban
The Central Bank of Nigeria believes the recent ban on digital currencies was in the best interest of the public,...
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16 February, 2021
Regulate, don’t ban—Nigeria Senate tells central bank
Senators want the Central Bank of Nigeria governor to brief its Banking Committee on why it ordered banks to shut...
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11 February, 2021
Nigeria central bank prohibits banks from servicing digital currency firms
Digital currency firms in Nigeria will now face a challenge that’s common in many other developing nations—the lack of basic...