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Report: Nigerian NFT Artists Thrive Despite Bubble Fears and Ongoing Central Bank Anti-Crypto Restrictions
Nigerian artists are now increasing their net worth by leveraging the art world’s lucrative pivot to non-fungible tokens (NFT). According to reports, this move to NFTs is happening despite the Nigerian central bank’s renewed anti-crypto stance. дальше »
2021-6-25 13:30 | |
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Nigerian Central Bank Threatens Jail Time for Citizens Caught Defacing Naira Banknotes
Fighting to stop the value of the naira from dropping further, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) faces yet another problem: abuse of naira banknotes. According to the CBN’s Aladeen Badajo, the central bank is concerned with the rate at which Nigerians “mutilate, deface, squeeze and even spray and sell the naira notes.” He adds […] дальше »
2021-6-16 17:00 | |
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After Central Bank Devalues Naira by 5% Finance Minister Attributes Drop to ‘Market Forces’
Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed has denied widespread reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had sanctioned the devaluation of the local currency sometime in May 2021. Instead, she attributes the naira’s fall to the “volatility in the oil price. дальше »
2021-6-15 21:00 | |
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Jack Dorsey Tweets Support For Nigerian Bitcoin Adoption
CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has been signaling his support for Nigerian bitcoin adoption through a series of tweets over the weekend. The post Jack Dorsey Tweets Support For Nigerian Bitcoin Adoption appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-13 15:12 | |
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Nigerian Lawmakers Slam Naira Devaluation, Warn of Inflation Implications
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved a motion calling on the country’s central bank to end the continuing devaluation of the naira. In his unanimously adopted motion, House Representative Bamidele Salam warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the negative “implications of further devaluing the naira. дальше »
2021-6-11 01:00 | |
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Fleeing Lynchpin of Nigerian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Inksnation Captured
The lynchpin of Inksnation, one of Nigeria’s biggest crypto Ponzi Schemes, Omotade-Sparks Amos Sewanu, has been captured. According to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Sewanu, who was on the run, was nabbed in Sokoto, a city located in the northwest part of the country. дальше »
2021-5-29 16:30 | |
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Crypto will ‘come to life’ in Nigeria, central bank governor says
Emefiele said the Nigerian government will do its best to prevent crypto from being used to finance illicit activities.
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Nigeria’s Naira Loses Ground on Forex Black Market Just a Few Days After Devaluation
The Nigerian naira currency lost further ground against major currencies after it depreciated to 493 nairas for one dollar on the black market on May 25, 2021. Before the latest depreciation, the currency had stabilized at around 485 nairas to the dollar. дальше »
2021-5-28 11:30 | |
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Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it
According to local news reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, says he will “allow” the trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The post Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-5-28 19:00 | |
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Nigeria Bureau De Change Association Boss Accuses Speculators of Destabilizing the Naira— Says Central Bank Funding Will End Currency Woes
According to the head of the Nigerian group of bureau de change operators, the naira’s continued fall on the parallel market is down to the activities of speculators. However, Aminu Gwadabe, the president of the Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), suggests that only a “massive funding” of bureau de change (BDC) […] дальше »
2021-5-22 15:00 | |
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Nigeria Stopping the Rejection of Old or Torn USD Notes Underlines Why Crypto Is a Better Reserve Currency
In early April 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular warning Nigerian institutions to stop the practice of rejecting old or lower denomination USD notes. The CBN issued the warning after it became “inundated with complaints from members of the public on the rejection of such notes by banks and other authorized […] дальше »
2021-5-3 11:30 | |
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Nigerian Regulator Issues ‘Extreme Caution’ Crypto Investments Warning
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become the latest body to warn of risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. In a public warning, the law enforcement agency argues that investing in cryptos “is a high-risk activity as the terrain is largely unregulated and prone to fraud. дальше »
2021-4-28 09:30 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) accepted here: Nigerian hotel tells customers
George Residence, a hospitality holding in Lagos, Nigeria, has become the first hotel in the country to accept Bitcoin payments. Additionally, the hotel hopes to expand its balance sheet and adopt the top cryptocurrency as its primary reserve. дальше »
2021-4-27 14:37 | |
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Nigerian Blockchain Educator Says Uncertain Regulations and Scams Slow Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is widely regarded as one the biggest crypto markets in the world. Some in the crypto world believe Nigeria is one of the few countries better placed to see a greater acceptance of digital currencies. дальше »
2021-4-15 09:30 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector
A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says his organisation’s directive only applies to the banking sector. Prohibition Only Applies to […] дальше »
2021-3-21 16:45 | |
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Nigerian Startup Helping Residents Hedge Against Inflation with Stablecoins
Informal savings groups are fast gaining traction in Nigeria, as well as other parts of Africa and the Binance-backed Xend Finance is aiming to make life easier for participants through dollar-pegged stablecoins. дальше »
2021-3-17 00:01 | |
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Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Contradicts Central Bank, Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated and Not Prohibited
In an apparent rebuke of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo says the country’s monetary authorities must consider regulating crypto assets. He adds that instead of “killing the goose that might lay the golden egg”, Nigerian monetary authorities must consider providing a “robust regulatory regime” that addresses their […] дальше »
2021-2-28 06:30 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Defends Decision to Exclude Crypto Players, Says the Order Is ‘in the Best Interests of Nigerians’
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has defended the apex bank’s decision to exclude cryptocurrency transactions from the banking ecosystem. In his testimony before the Nigerian Senate, Emefiele claimed that the February 5 directive is “in the best interests of Nigerians. дальше »
2021-2-26 07:15 | |
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Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets
Two Nigerian regulatory bodies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have agreed to conduct research to regulate and govern the sector’s booming Bitcoin and crypto market. дальше »
2021-2-24 07:00 | |
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Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike
This episode of "Bitcoin In Asia" hosted Nigerian writer Ahyke Otutubuike to discuss the state of cryptocurrency in his home country. The post Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-2-23 00:00 | |
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Nigerian Crypto Shut-Out Won’t Depress New Defi And Digital Asset Banking
It’s an aggressive strategy, but one that many Nigerians believe will ultimately end up failing. The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a ban on using traditional banking structures to buy, sell or trade cryptocurrencies within the country. дальше »
2021-2-23 18:47 | |
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Nigerians bounce back with a defiant response to the government’s Bitcoin ban
It’s been over a week since the Nigerian government restricted banks and crypto-trading platforms from engaging in crypto-related activities. Now, in tandem with the general public speculations, the country’s youths are beginning to re-strategize, with a response that is both bold and defiant. дальше »
2021-2-15 18:46 | |
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More harm than good? Nigerian crypto users in disbelief over CBN ban
Crypto and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria have criticized the central bank’s decision to ban banks from servicing crypto firms. дальше »
2021-2-14 10:14 | |
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Nigerian Senate Invites Financial Regulators To Discuss Crypto Ban
An Outright Ban Won’t Solve Much Nigerian lawmakers have summoned the country's Central Bank Governor and the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigerian Tribune reports. The decision came following a session concerning the recent crypto ban that was announced by the Central Bank last week. дальше »
2021-2-12 17:39 | |
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Acknowledging BTC Sovereignty, Nigeria Becomes Bellwether For Hyperbitcoinization
In a remarkable acknowledgement of Bitcoin’s power over the fiat system, a Nigerian senator conceded to hyperbitcoinization. The post Acknowledging BTC Sovereignty, Nigeria Becomes Bellwether For Hyperbitcoinization appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-2-12 23:14 | |
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Bitcoin has made the Naira almost useless, says Nigerian Senator
A cross-section of Nigerian senators have reacted to the recent Bitcoin ban enacted by the country’s central bank.
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Binance Launches Express Mode, Adds Nigerian Naira for P2P Trading
Nigeria is the second-largest peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency market in the world. The country suffered a huge blow on Feb. 5 when its apex bank released a circular issuing a ban on cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2021-2-12 17:13 | |
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Nigerian Bitcoin Traders Flock to P2P Exchanges Following Ban
Nigerian bitcoin (BTC) traders have vowed to continue plying their trade on peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges and other alternative channels in the wake of the blanket ban on digital currencies by the country’s apex, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). дальше »
2021-2-11 21:00 | |
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Nigerian Youths Are Unfazed By Country’s New Bitcoin Ban
As we reported earlier, the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that henceforth, all financial institutions facilitating all forms of cryptocurrency transactions in the country will face the rot of regulatory bodies. дальше »
2021-2-6 19:03 | |
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Nigeria's central bank orders commercial banks to close accounts of crypto users
On 5 February 2021, Nigerian central bank mandated that all banks must close users' accounts that are connected to cryptocurrency transactions. The authority also reminded banking entities that deaThe post Nigeria's central bank orders commercial banks to close accounts of crypto users appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-6 21:00 | |
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African Hip Hop Artist Davido ‘Thinking of Starting a Bitcoin Trading Company’
Popular Nigerian hip hop artist Davido has sparked off a buzz about crypto assets after tweeting about his intention to start a bitcoin trading company. With the short tweet, Davido becomes the latest African celebrity to express interest in starting a crypto business. дальше »
2021-2-6 16:10 | |
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Nigerian Youth Propels the Country to the Top of Google Bitcoin Search Rankings
Nigeria, one of the biggest cryptocurrency markets in the world, recently emerged as the country with the highest number of bitcoin searches globally, according to Google Trends data. The data shows that the West African country has a search score of 100, which is more than double that of its nearest rival. Youth-Driven Interest According […] дальше »
2021-1-15 07:15 | |
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Nigeria’s Yellow Card Processes $165 Million in Crypto Remittances So Far This Year
Nigerian crypto startup Yellow Card says it processed over $165 million in volume during the first eleven months of this year. The figure represents a growth of more than 1,840% over the amount of remittances processed in the last six months of 2019. дальше »
2020-12-7 13:30 | |
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Former Microsoft Engineer Says Nigerian Expatriates Are Using Bitcoin to Circumvent Country’s Overvalued Exchange Rate
A former Microsoft software engineer and co-founder of Buycoins Africa Tomiwa Lasebikan says some Nigerians expatriates are now using bitcoin to circumvent the country’s overvalued exchange rate when sending remittances. дальше »
2020-11-26 15:15 | |
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Nigeria’s Finance Ministry to Collaborate With SEC on Crypto Framework
This was revealed in Lagos on Nov 24 at the ‘Fintech In Nigeria: State Of Play’ conference organized by The Economist Intelligence Unit and Mastercard. Speaking at the event, Special Adviser on ICT to the Minister, Armstrong Takang stated that the Nigerian government “sees an opportunity” in crypto and blockchain adoption, and will thus create … Continued The post Nigeria’s Finance Ministry to Collaborate With SEC on Crypto Framework appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-24 23:05 | |
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Nigerian Authorities Put Mastermind of the Inksnation Crypto Scam on Wanted List
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the public’s help in locating Omotade Sparks Amos Sewanu, the mastermind behind the Inksnation crypto scam. According to a notice published in the local media on November 11, the EFCC wants Sewanu to respond to fraud charges relating to Inksnation’s purported crypto token- Pinkoin. дальше »
2020-11-17 23:45 | |
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Nigerian Aid Group Finds Sovereign Lifeline In Bitcoin
The Feminist Coalition, a Nigerian advocacy group, found its protest fundraising restricted by legacy financial channels. So it turned to Bitcoin. The post Nigerian Aid Group Finds Sovereign Lifeline In Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-10-22 21:46 | |
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Bitcoin Comes to the Rescue of Nigerian Protesters as Account Gets Suspended
It’s been more than a week now that people across Nigeria have been protesting against police brutality and demand reform and accountability. The younger generations are using social media to document the event in real life to amplify their cause and counter false narratives. дальше »
2020-10-16 23:15 | |
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Dorsey promotes BTC donations to end SARS after Square buys 4,709 BTC
Jack Dorsey, the founder, and CEO of Square, a payment company, recently urged his 4. 8 million Twitter followers to donate bitcoin (BTC) to end police brutality in Nigeria. Dorsey promoted the BTC donations on behalf of a Nigerian group of feminists dubbed Feminist Coalition. дальше »
2020-10-15 13:14 | |
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Nigeria Protest Group Asks for Bitcoin Donations After Regulators Block Bank Account
A Nigerian protest group called Feminist Coalition is asking well-wishers to make donations via bitcoin after authorities reportedly blocked the organization’s bank account. Feminist Coalition is one of the many groups spearheading protests against alleged police brutality by a Nigerian police unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). дальше »
2020-10-15 10:45 | |
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