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Nigeria

Nigeria’s eNaira mobile app sees 500,000 downloads weeks after launch
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19 November, 2021

Nigeria’s eNaira mobile app sees 500,000 downloads weeks after launch

The Central Bank of Nigeria further said that $150,000 had been transacted on its app, with 78,000 merchants from 160...
Nigeria central bank freezes 3 accounts over digital currency trading
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12 November, 2021

Nigeria central bank freezes 3 accounts over digital currency trading

The Central Bank of Nigeria froze two bank accounts of individuals and one business account that it claims have been...
After initial glitches, eNaira gains traction in Nigeria
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4 November, 2021

After initial glitches, eNaira gains traction in Nigeria

The eNaira was launched by President Muhammad Buhari, and after a few glitches, it’s starting to gain traction as more...
Nigeria rolls out eNaira digital currency to cultivate economic growth
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30 October, 2021

Nigeria rolls out eNaira digital currency to cultivate economic growth

Plans for the digital currency have been ongoing in the last four years and according to CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele,...
Nigeria central bank wins court battle over ‘eNaira’ trademark infringement claims
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6 October, 2021

Nigeria central bank wins court battle over ‘eNaira’ trademark infringement claims

A fintech firm went to court to sue the Central Bank of Nigeria for trademark infringement over use of eNaira,...
Nigeria CBDC website goes live as October launch draws near
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29 September, 2021

Nigeria CBDC website goes live as October launch draws near

The website for the eNaira has launched, introducing the public to the CBDC and touting its benefits, as the official...
Africa’s digital currency market grew by 1200% in the past year: Chainalysis
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20 September, 2021

Africa’s digital currency market grew by 1200% in the past year: Chainalysis

Africa has seen massive growth since June last year, with the need for cheap remittances, rise of P2P platforms, and...
Kenya leads in global P2P volume for second year in a row
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16 September, 2021

Kenya leads in global P2P volume for second year in a row

Kenya has ranked first in the world for P2P volume for the second year in a row and fifth for...
Digital currency-related attacks among top cyber threats in Africa: Kaspersky
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10 September, 2021

Digital currency-related attacks among top cyber threats in Africa: Kaspersky

Kaspersky found that investors in Rwanda and Ethiopia have the highest ratio of targeted attacks at over 3%, with Nigeria...
Nigeria’s SEC sets up division focused on digital currency investments
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9 September, 2021

Nigeria’s SEC sets up division focused on digital currency investments

The regulator intends to use the new fintech division to assess the feasibility of digital currency investments and decide on...
Nigeria’s central bank reveals CBDC guidelines and plans to launch digital wallet
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2 September, 2021

Nigeria’s central bank reveals CBDC guidelines and plans to launch digital wallet

The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to mint and issue the CBDC while commercial banks will be in charge of...
Nigeria freezes bank accounts for forex platforms, traps millions of dollars
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25 August, 2021

Nigeria freezes bank accounts for forex platforms, traps millions of dollars

The Central Bank of Nigeria has moved to court to freeze the bank accounts of forex trading platforms, claiming they...