Nigeria launches a $618million fund for the tech and creative sectors
The fund was launched in collaboration with the African Development Bank and other private sector stakeholders.
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Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.
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.
Nigeria’s president-elect vows to introduce blockchain into banking and other sectors
In his manifesto, Bola Tinubu, who was declared the winner of the recently concluded general elections in Nigeria, outlined plans to implement the technology in banking and finance, identity management and revenue collection.
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.”
Cardano-focused accelerator Adaverse invests in Nigeria's BoundlessPay
BoundlessPay joins a growing list of beneficiaries of Adaverse’s investment. Some other recipients include Afriex, Afropolitan, Bitmama, Canza Finance, Ejara and Stakefair.
Yellow Card signs Nigerian artiste Psycho YP as brand ambassador
The cryptocurrency exchange is looking to tap into the growing African music audience for customer acquisition.
Exclusive: How blockchain is processing $1 million worth of ATM transactions daily in Nigeria
A look behind the scenes detailing how Zone Network’s blockchain solution is processing millions of dollars in ATM transactions for four Nigerian banks.