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Ogechi Nelson

Ogechi Nelson

Ogechi is a reporter with Mariblock. She is committed to spotlighting crypto and blockchain conversations in Africa by reporting accurate and useful information.

ConsenSys partners with MoonPay to enable crypto purchases in Nigeria directly in MetaMask

ConsenSys partners with MoonPay to enable crypto purchases in Nigeria directly in MetaMask

The new feature allows users in Nigeria to buy crypto without setting up a centralized exchange account. But appears to be more expensive than using an exchange.

Lagos State Governer Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Nigerian governor pledges to support the blockchain industry ahead of gubernatorial elections

Governor Sanwo-Olu promised to promote the growth of tech and blockchain — “including crypto in Lagos State.”

Blockchain can close the gender financial inclusion gap in Africa: Consensys’ Monica Singer

Blockchain can close the gender financial inclusion gap in Africa: Consensys’ Monica Singer

Singer believes blockchain's permissionless, decentralized, and self-sovereign nature helps eliminate some of the barriers to women’s financial inclusion in Africa.

Crypto exchange Luno works with South African advertising board to issue new rules for crypto adverts

Crypto exchange Luno works with South African advertising board to issue new rules for crypto adverts

The clause seeks to protect South African consumers against unethical advertising in the crypto industry.

Luno lays off 35% of its workforce

Luno lays off 35% of its workforce

The layoffs result from a downturn in the tech industry and shocks in the crypto market.

60% of African countries recorded lower consumer prices in December

60% of African countries recorded lower consumer prices in December

Further contractions in consumer prices suggest that central banks’ tactics to curb inflation are productive.

Nigerian exchange Roqqu receives virtual currency license

Nigerian exchange Roqqu receives virtual currency license

The license allows Roqqu expand its operations to over 28 European countries.