Nigeria News

Coverage of Nigeria’s crypto policy, P2P markets, fintech innovation, and Web3 entrepreneurship.

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Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

The wheelchair-bound Binance executive's trial was delayed again in Nigeria.

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

The resolution calls on the US government to take immediate action to secure Gambaryan's release.

Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules

Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules

The Nigerian Central Bank’s deputy director accused Binance of facilitating transactions involving Naira, violating regulations.

Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime

Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime

The new requirements are part of a broader initiative to ensure closer regulatory supervision and support for local market development.

KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes

KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes

Local stakeholders said the move suggest that there was room for further crypto growth in the country.

Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

The SEC's directive comes amid increasing scrutiny and skepticism toward digital assets, which have exacerbated forex and economic issues in the country.

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

Nigerian authorities have resumed their case against the detained Binance executive.

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Tigran Gambaryan is still held at the Kuje Prison by the Nigerian authorities.

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Gambaryan continues to face money laundering charges from the Nigerian authorities.

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

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Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

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Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

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Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

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