
eNaira
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26 March, 2023
Cash shortage sparks 63% spike in eNaira transactions
Nigeria’s cash shortage amid the botched note replacement program has been a big win for eNaira, with e-wallets now at...
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15 March, 2023
Nigeria’s president-elect pledges to champion blockchain in revenue collection, banking
Bola Tinubu takes over from Muhammad Buhari who banned banks from servicing VASPs, and says he’ll do better and push...
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24 February, 2023
Nigeria’s central bank on hunt for new tech partners in bid to fix ‘broken’ CBDC
To salvage its ailing central bank digital currency project, the Central Bank of Nigeria seeks new partnerships to help innovate...
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8 February, 2023
Nigeria’s economy grinding to a halt due to cash shortage—is time for Bitcoin?
Nigeria is replacing its paper money with redesigned currency notes, and with people queueing for hours just to get $43,...
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18 January, 2023
Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape
Nigeria published a new policy document, pledging to rethink its ICO stance to attract FDI as well as a blockchain-based...
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30 November, 2022
BIS: African central banks pushing for CBDCs, but their motivation differs from other regions
Bank for International Settlements found that payment system efficiency is the key motivator, but unlike other regions, African central banks...