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Nigeria Embraces Blockchain: SEC Director General Sees Huge Potential for Capital Market Regulation

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The director general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has praised blockchain technology for its potential to improve efficiency and aid in capital market regulation. Blockchain Solutions for Africa’s Challenges Emomotimi Agama, director general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, praised blockchain technology, saying it has the potential to improve efficiency and … Read more

New Stablecoin Aims to Bring Regulatory Compliance to Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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A coalition of software firms recently launched Nigeria’s first compliant stablecoin, cNGN, which is now included in the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission incubation program. Stablecoin to Bring ‘Stability’ to Nigeria’s Digital Economy A coalition of software firms recently launched what has been described as Nigeria’s first “compliant” stablecoin, cNGN. The stablecoin, which is now … Read more

Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures Over $10m Investment From Visa, Eyes Expansion in Africa

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Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, … Read more

Nigeria Approves First Dedicated AI University in Africa

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Nigeria is set to launch Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) university, Wini Institution, in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge AI skills, fostering a thriving tech ecosystem and positioning Nigeria as a global leader in AI innovation. Inspired by a similar institution in Qatar, Wini University has received … Read more

Nigeria’s SEC Warns Crypto License Applicants: Meet Registration Requirements or Face Rejection

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The Nigerian securities regulator has cautioned that some applicants for virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses do not meet regulatory requirements. SEC Welcomes Stakeholder Feedback The Director-General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emotimi Agama, warned that some virtual asset service provider (VASP) license applicants do not meet the regulator’s requirements and will … Read more

Trump’s Dedollarization Warning Falls Flat as Nigeria, China Renew $2 Billion Currency Swap Deal

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China and Nigeria have renewed a $2 billion currency swap arrangement for another three years. Trump Tariff Threat China and Nigeria have agreed to renew a $2 billion currency swap arrangement, initially signed in 2018. The arrangement reportedly aims to strengthen financial cooperation between the two countries and expand the use of their respective currencies. … Read more

Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 792 Suspects in Major Crypto Romance Scam Bust in Nigeria

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The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested 792 suspects involved in crypto romance scams. Scams Traced to Foreign Kingpins The Nigerian anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), recently arrested 792 suspects implicated in crypto romance scams. The arrests followed a raid on a building believed to be a hub … Read more

Nigerian Crypto Crackdown: Two More Firms Convicted, Forced to Cough Up $30,000

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A Nigerian court has convicted two more cryptocurrency firms, Egomsinachi Road Autos Limited and Chimera Log & Haulage Services Limited, for conducting unauthorized USDT-to-naira transactions. As a result, they’ve been ordered to transfer nearly $30,000 to the federal government. The latest court decision came just a few months after other crypto firms, Paparaxy Global Ventures … Read more

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