Google Fuels Nigeria’s AI Ambitions With Million Dollar Grant
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The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in Nigeria has announced a $1.7 million (NGN2.8 billion) Google grant to…
US President Biden Applauds Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation and Push for Global Reform
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U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release of a former Binance executive….
Nigerian Judge Denies Detained Binance Executive Bail Despite Ill Health
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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, continues to drag on. A judge has…
US Diplomats Push for Release of Binance Executive in Nigeria Citing Health Concerns: NYT
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The U.S. government is quietly pressuring Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in the country since February. Gambaryan has…
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
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India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for…
Nigerian Blockchain Leader: Approval of 2 Crypto Exchanges Brings Much-Needed Regulatory Clarity
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A Nigerian blockchain industry leader has described the recent approval of two crypto exchanges by the securities regulator as a positive step…
Nigeria Teams Up with INTMAX to Speed Up Blockchain Innovation
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Edo State and INTMAX work together to improve digital governance through blockchain technology. The alliance intends to empower government services through cutting-edge…
Former US Federal Agent Tigran Gambaryan Marks 6 Months in Nigerian Detention
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Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say he has…
Nigeria Set to Introduce Crypto Tax Law by September
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Nigeria’s FIRS plans to introduce a crypto tax law by September to address regulatory gaps. The changes aim to modernize Nigeria’s revenue…
OKX to Discontinue Services in Nigeria, Here’s What Users Need to Know
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Leading crypto exchange OKX has announced the discontinuation of its services in Nigeria, citing recent regulatory changes. According to emails sent to…