Nigeria

Nigeria’s VASP licensing fees are ‘economically unrealistic,’ stakeholders say
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2 February, 2024

Nigeria’s VASP licensing fees are ‘economically unrealistic,’ stakeholders say

Nigeria’s SEC published licensing guidelines for VASPs in 2022 requiring N500 million ($525,000) paid-up capital, which stakeholders say is unrealistic...
SiBAN’s Obinna Iwuno: We want 90% of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure on the blockchain
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2 February, 2024

SiBAN’s Obinna Iwuno: We want 90% of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure on the blockchain

SiBAN President Obinna Iwuno believes Nigeria is taking the proper steps towards becoming a global digital powerhouse and a beacon...
Dr. Eva Porras: Blockchain can transform Africa’s fintech and agriculture
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1 February, 2024

Dr. Eva Porras: Blockchain can transform Africa’s fintech and agriculture

In this interview with CoinGeek Backstage on the sidelines of Digital Nigeria, Dr. Eva Porras explains how Africa could gain...
Africans must start owning their data: Dr. Catherine Lephoto on CoinGeek Backstage
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30 January, 2024

Africans must start owning their data: Dr. Catherine Lephoto on CoinGeek Backstage

Dr. Catherine Lephoto was one of the speakers at Digital Nigeria, and in an interview with CoinGeek Backstage, she emphasized...
After lifting of CBN ban, Nigerian startups are applying for licenses: report
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28 January, 2024

After lifting of CBN ban, Nigerian startups are applying for licenses: report

CBN lifted the ban in December, allowing Nigerian banks to serve virtual asset service providers (VASPs), and according to one...
Nigeria will no longer recognize university degrees from Kenya, Uganda—blockchain is the solution
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22 January, 2024

Nigeria will no longer recognize university degrees from Kenya, Uganda—blockchain is the solution

Nigeria added the two East African countries to neighbors Togo and Benin, saying they offer fake degrees—Dr. Catherine Lephoto says...
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