blockchain
16 Nov
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, has asked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to embrace advanced monitoring technology to curb smuggling and other illegal activities along the nation’s borders. Abejide, who made this call during the 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference held in Abuja, emphasized the…
17 Oct
Tobiloba Asu Johnson, founder and CEO of Zap Africa, has spoken of how he is gradually revolutionizing Nigeria's economic landscape through cutting-edge fintech solutions. Tobiloba Asu Johnson said since the launch of Zap Africa, "Our journey has demonstrated the power of visionary leadership and innovation in driving financial inclusion." - His pioneering platform, Zap Exchange,…
9 Oct
The Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has denied any internal wrangling within its ranks.
16 Sep
Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama has stated that the commission’s approach to digital asset regulation recognises the potential of the new technology in revolutionising capital markets and shaping the Nigerian economy.
12 Sep
An innovative digital currency designed to reward healthy lifestyle choices, is set to launch later this year, promising to transform the way people think about both health and finance. HealthyCoin merges cutting-edge blockchain technology with Fitness, creating a new financial ecosystem where users can earn cryptocurrency for exercising, maintaining a balanced diet, and managing their…
1 Sep
Popularised by the advent of cryptocurrencies, blockchain is becoming valuable in other industries from logistics, to healthcare and even governance and regulators worldwide are gradually adopting the technology for its efficiency and immutability. Their interest in the technology stems from its ability to become a solution to several challenges faced by regulators and some of…
5 May 2024
Blockchain experts and enthusiasts from Nigeria will join others from across the world to converge on Toronto for the 6th edition of Canada’s largest crypto event, Blockchain Futurist Conference scheduled for August 13 to 14, 2024. The Futurist Conference is the largest blockchain conference in North America and aims to be one of the world’s…
6 Mar 2024
The House of Representatives has directed the immediate probe of Cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital asset transactions, online peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace, utility sharing based platforms and their practices in the country.
26 Feb 2024
Rume Dominic stands as a pioneering force within the blockchain and crypto industry, dedicated to fostering financial freedom and empowering the youth. As a certified Blockchain architect and cryptocurrency expert, he leads by example, serving as the CEO of Vorem, a prominent crypto exchange and education company based in Nigeria. His journey is marked by…
22 Jan 2024
In the moving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, founder of Roybits Ltd, King Nwaeze stands as a trailblazer and visionary leader, who brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the realm of the sector. King Nwaeze has set in motion plans to attract top investors to partner with the company for greater growth and…
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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that his attitude of not keeping quiet on national and international issues led him to jail under the military junta of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also stated that the quest to save Nigeria from an imminent disintegration made him seek the…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged to revamp the leather and hides sector to boost employment and internally generated revenue (IGR). Speaking during a visit by Dr. Auwal Mustapha Imam, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), Zulum highlighted Borno's comparative advantage with 11.7 million livestock. He emphasized the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered an insight into how Chinese nationals are recruiting local and computer-savvy Nigerians to defraud mostly United Kingdom victims. The explanation comes just after the commission's operatives, acting on intelligence about emerging internet crimes involving foreigners, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, broke another syndicate of fraudsters specializing…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the importance of Nigerians working together to maintain the country's unity and praying for its progress, ensuring that the labours of heroes past are not in vain. Speaking on Friday at the special Jumat service to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Sanwo-Olu, represented by the…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the conduct of the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises for eligible civil/public servants in the state. A total of 26,764 civil/public servants spanning junior, senior, and management cadres across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government are expected to benefit from the exercises, which will…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) and the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) have teamed up with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Global Surgery Unit, Nigeria Hub, to strengthen patient-centred surgical research and promote ethical standards. This was revealed during a three-day engagement conference themed “Equipping Surgeons for Surgical…
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The Nigeria Police Force has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for enforcing mandatory third-party insurance for vehicle owners. This was disclosed following a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin. During the meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Omosehin, accompanied…
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In an effort to combat the widespread issue of vision impairment caused by cataracts, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Limited) Foundation/Gte has launched 1,000 free cataract screening and extraction surgeries in the Southwest. The initiative, which will be implemented in phases, is set to cut across the six geopolitical zones of the country.…
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Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss, has welcomed his first child, a bouncing baby boy, with his Ghanaian wife, Marie Wiseborn. The couple announced the joyous news on Friday via Instagram. The announcement came alongside the release of Bliss’s latest song video, which he described as a testimony to God’s faithfulness. Expressing his gratitude, Bliss shared,…
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A judge sentenced Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US president-elect's last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House. The judge spared Trump prison or a fine even though the 34 counts of falsifying business records on which…