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Nigeria

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In brief

Nigeria is a country tracked by The Crypto News Hub newsroom. Our newsroom has connected 1 story to this country.

Overview

Nigeria is a country tracked by The Crypto News Hub newsroom. Our newsroom has connected 1 story to this country.

Latest coverage

13 stories
Naturalized citizen from Nigeria and former professor sentenced in student financial aid fraud scheme

A 43-year-old man living in Richmond, TX will serve time in federal prison for orchestrating a years-long scheme involving fraudulent student financial aid applications and the misuse of victims’ identities

Security ·
Extradited Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection with Sextortion and Romance Scams

Olamide Shanu, 35, a Nigerian national, pleaded guilty yesterday in the District of Idaho to charges related to his role in several cyber-enabled schemes that defrauded approximately 150 American victims and caused millions of dollars in losses. Shanu made more than $2,500,000 from these fraud schemes.

Security ·
Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rates by 350 basis points to 23%

The significant rate cut by Nigeria's central bank may stimulate economic growth but risks inflationary pressures if not carefully managed. The post Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rates by 350 basis points to 23% appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Regulation ·
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen ruled out of UEFA Champions League match due to injury

Osimhen's absence could hinder Galatasaray's Champions League ambitions and impact Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The post Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen ruled out of UEFA Champions League match due to injury appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Markets ·
Dangote Group advances IPO preparations for refinery business

Dangote's IPO could significantly boost Nigerian capital markets, enhancing local investor participation and potentially reshaping Africa's economic landscape. The post Dangote Group advances IPO preparations for refinery business appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Exchanges Business ·
Opay considers secondary listing on Nigeria Exchange as it eyes $4B US IPO

Opay's dual-listing strategy could enhance local investor participation and diversify its market presence, potentially mitigating regional risks. The post Opay considers secondary listing on Nigeria Exchange as it eyes $4B US IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Exchanges Business ·
More reporting
Uber shuts down operations in Nigeria effective September 2
Regulation ·
Two Nigerian Nationals Extradited from Nigeria to the United States to Face Sextortion Charges in North Carolina and Mississippi
Markets ·
Nigerian National Sentenced for Laundering $3.1M in Scam Proceeds
Security ·
Nigerian National Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Business Email Compromise Scam
Security ·
Nigarian Extradited to the U.S. after being Indicted for Financially-Motivated Sextortion Scheme that Caused Death of a Mississippi Teenager
Regulation ·
Nigeria's cNGN Stablecoin Goes Live on Celo Blockchain
Stablecoins Payments ·
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
Markets ·

Timeline

7 recorded events
  1. 22 Sept 2026Development
    Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rates by 350 basis points to 23%

    The significant rate cut by Nigeria's central bank may stimulate economic growth but risks inflationary pressures if not carefully managed. The post Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rates by 350 basis points to 23% appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

  2. 22 Sept 2026Development
    Extradited Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection with Sextortion and Romance Scams

    Olamide Shanu, 35, a Nigerian national, pleaded guilty yesterday in the District of Idaho to charges related to his role in several cyber-enabled schemes that defrauded approximately 150 American victims and caused millions of dollars in losses. Shanu made more than $2,500,000 from these fraud schemes.

  3. 22 Sept 2026Enforcement
    Extradited Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection with Sextortion and Romance Scams

    Olamide Shanu, 35, a Nigerian national, pleaded guilty yesterday in the District of Idaho to charges related to his role in several cyber-enabled schemes that defrauded approximately 150 American victims and caused millions of dollars in losses. Shanu made more than $2,500,000 from these fraud schemes.

  4. 03 Sept 2026Ipo
    General Atlantic markets fund for high-net-worth individuals ahead of IPO

    General Atlantic's IPO strategy could reshape investment opportunities for affluent individuals, signaling a shift in market dynamics and investor focus. The post General Atlantic markets fund for high-net-worth individuals ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

  5. 02 Sept 2026Ipo
    Opay considers secondary listing on Nigeria Exchange as it eyes $4B US IPO

    Opay's dual-listing strategy could enhance local investor participation and diversify its market presence, potentially mitigating regional risks. The post Opay considers secondary listing on Nigeria Exchange as it eyes $4B US IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

  6. 06 Aug 2026Product Launch
    Nigeria's cNGN Stablecoin Goes Live on Celo Blockchain

    cNGN, Nigeria's first regulated naira stablecoin, integrates with Celo to enable low-cost remittances, DeFi, and FX trading. (Read More)

  7. 04 Aug 2026Regulation
    Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms

    The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.

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