Nigeria

As part of International Women's Day, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses how blockchain and Web3 technology are bringing more opportunities to women, particularly in Nigeria. "Blockchain give voices to the unseen," Chinonye said.

Mar 8, 2023

As part of International Women's Day, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye, along with MenaPay CEO and co-founder Çağla Gül Şenkardeş, join "First Mover" to discuss how women in crypto are fighting for the underrepresented in the space from Nigeria to Turkey.

Mar 8, 2023

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineMar 5, 2023

Reuters reports that candidate Bola Tinubu is currently in the lead for Nigeria's presidential election, but opposition parties are flagging concerns of fraud. This comes as the New York Times reports that fights have broken out at banks in the past week as the country faces cash shortages. Afropolitan Co-founder Eche Emole discusses the state of economic uncertainty in Nigeria, how the election could impact bitcoin adoption and the use cases of crypto as a tool for financial freedom. 

Feb 27, 2023

Nigeria is struggling with severe cash shortages, with riots erupting across the country just days before a presidential election. Still, people are not turning to the national digital currency, the eNaira, which promised to improve retail payments. "The Hash" panel discusses the case for crypto adoption and CBDCs in Nigeria amid economic uncertainty in the country. 

Feb 24, 2023

US Senate Banking Committee is holding a Feb. 14 hearing to examine financial system protections from the dangers seen in digital assets. Plus, Nigeria’s bitcoin premiums may not reflect a heightened demand for the token but a continued demand for the U.S. dollar as the country’s local currency suffers.

Feb 3, 2023

Bitcoiners in African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana, can now send and receive bitcoin (BTC) without a smartphone or Internet connection. Machankura catalyst Kgothatso Ngako discusses how the digital wallet startup is making it happen by tapping into the Bitcoin Lightning network. Plus, insights on bitcoin adoption in Africa.

Jan 9, 2023

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseySep 30, 2022

Nestcoin CEO Yele Bademosi joins "First Mover" to discuss Nigeria's interest in cryptocurrency and the current state of user adoption amid the crypto winter. Plus, a closer look at gaming guild Metaverse Magna, which calls itself the largest gaming community in Africa, after it has raised $3.2 million at a $30 million valuation.

Sep 19, 2022

Crypto gaming guild Metaverse Magna wants to build Africa’s largest gaming DAO. Nestcoin CEO Yele Bademosi says they’ve reached a total community size of around 100,000, but notes the bulk of those users come from Nigeria and Ghana.

Sep 19, 2022