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CZ Highlights Gambaryan Detention in Nigeria as Trump, US War Secretary Call for Action
CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnappe...
Nigerian Regulator Warns Crypto and Gambling Threaten Infrastructure Investment
The head of a Nigerian regulatory body warns that widespread gambling and crypto trading are diverting funds from the capital markets, undermining efforts to finance the country’s $150 billion infrast...
Nigeria Forms Working Group to Explore Stablecoin Adoption
The Nigerian government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins. The New Stance on Digital Assets The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly formed a working g...
Is Nigeria’s eNaira Dead? CBN Forms New Task Force for Official Stablecoin
Nigeria’s central bank has formed a new task force to explore the adoption of stablecoins, raising questions over the future of the country’s digital currency, the eNaira. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN...
Nigeria plans to set up working groups on stablecoin adoption
Nigeria has established a working group to explore the possible adoption of stablecoins as part of ongoing efforts to support innovation in the financial sector. According to Olayemi Cardoso, governor...
Nigeria Unveils 15% Crypto Gains Tax, But Experts Decry Lack of Clear Regulation
The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see...
Nigerian Central Bank and SEC Collaborate on Digital Currency Framework
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on...
Study: Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria’s centralized exchange usage. Nigeria Fuels Sub-Saharan Afri...