• Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home African

Nigeria, Binance In Early-Stage Talks To Build A Digital City

Olagoke Ajibola by Olagoke Ajibola
September 5, 2022
in African, Cryptocurrency
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Cryptocurrency exchange platform –Binance and the Nigerian authorities have entered into a discussion about creating a digital economic zone that will support blockchain technology adoption by businesses within the country. The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) via Twitter stated that the partnership’s goal is to create a digital hub “similar to the Dubai virtual free zone.”  

These discussions were held at a meeting in Dubai on Friday between Adesoji Adesugba Managing Director -NEPZA, Binance Executive Director Nadeem Ladki, Talent City CEO Luqman Edu and NEPZA Director Sikiru Lawal.

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is looking into digital technology as a way to diversify its economy away from crude oil and take advantage of a population that is becoming more connected and youthful. Fintech organizations like Interswitch Ltd. and Flutterwave Inc. have taken advantage of the opportunities within the crypto space and have achieved valuations of $1 billion or more.

The government passed laws governing the trading of digital assets this year, restricting banks from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions of any kind. Nigeria Exchange Ltd. wants to launch a blockchain-enabled platform to expand trading at the exchange.

Since the value of cryptocurrencies started to decline in April, Nigeria still takes the lead in the adoption of cryptocurrencies more than any other nation, says CoinGecko after conducting a survey. Over 22 million Nigerians own and use cryptocurrencies, says Triple-A.

Nigeria introduced the eNaira in October 2021, the country’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), with the aim to promote financial inclusion by enrolling Nigeria’s unbanked population. The eNaira is steadily gaining traction and is currently in its second phase.

According to Adesugba, the proposed zone will be the first of its kind in the West African region and is intended to function and offer crypto firms laws, regulations, and tax incentives that are beneficial to the industry. Adesugba stated that the digital hub would bring a great boast to the Nigerian digital economy and would also “widen employment opportunities” for citizens. Adesugba claims that the “goal is to engender a flourishing virtual free zone to take advantage of a near trillion dollar virtual economy in blockchains and digital economy.”

Adesugba added that “We seek to break new grounds to widen economic opportunities for our citizens in line with the mandate of the Authority, the directive of the Honourable Minister and the economic development agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Related Posts:

  • Nigeria And Binance In Talks To Launch Digital Economic Hub To Develop Blockchain Technology
    Nigeria And Binance In Talks To Launch Digital…
  • Binance Now Allows Naira Deposits And Withdrawals Irrespective Of The crypto Ban
    Binance Now Allows Naira Deposits And Withdrawals…
  • RT7YEBQ2Y5OTFAPMEIUUQSOKIE
    Binance Nigeria Is An Illegal Operations Per The SEC…
  • images (4)
    Binance Introduces a User—Friendly Integration,…
  • prompt-site-icon-6421
    Binance Raises $500 Million Via Its Venture Capital…
  • 22aee16e43e33d890ee49cfcebbe3d94
    Binance Will Exit Nigeria With The End Of Its NGN Services
  • The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) Fines Crypto Exchange Binance 3.3 Million Euros For Offering Services Without Being Registered
    The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) Fines Crypto Exchange…
  • This Latest Crypto Hack Sees $100 Million Worth Of…

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: binanceblockchaincryptocryptocurrencydigitalecommercegovernmentnigeriasoftware
Olagoke Ajibola

Olagoke Ajibola

Olagoke Ajibola is a creative writer and content producer with an eye for details and excellence. He has a demonstrated history of telling stories for TV, Film and Online. Aside from being fascinated by the power of imagination, his other interest are travel, sport, reading and meeting people.

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • Widespread Downtime Reported By X Users May 24, 2025
    • MongoDB Enters Africa Through Nigeria Targeting $100B Digital Market May 24, 2025
    • Meta Quest’s Headgear Will Soon Support 3D Instagram Images May 24, 2025
    • Mozilla To Shut Down Pocket To Concentrate On Firefox May 24, 2025
    • OpenAI Upgrades Operator Agent’s AI Model May 24, 2025
    • Future Telecom Trends Are Being Shaped by the AI–5G Convergence May 24, 2025

    Browse Archives

    May 2025
    MTWTFSS
     1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    262728293031 
    « Apr    

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy

    Recent News

    Widespread Downtime Reported By X Users

    Widespread Downtime Reported By X Users

    May 24, 2025
    MongoDB Enters Africa Through Nigeria Targeting $100B Digital Market

    MongoDB Enters Africa Through Nigeria Targeting $100B Digital Market

    May 24, 2025
    Meta Quest’s Headgear Will Soon Support 3D Instagram Images

    Meta Quest’s Headgear Will Soon Support 3D Instagram Images

    May 24, 2025
    Mozilla To Shut Down Pocket To Concentrate On Firefox

    Mozilla To Shut Down Pocket To Concentrate On Firefox

    May 24, 2025
    OpenAI Upgrades Operator Agent’s AI Model

    OpenAI Upgrades Operator Agent’s AI Model

    May 24, 2025
    Future Telecom Trends Are Being Shaped by the AI–5G Convergence

    Future Telecom Trends Are Being Shaped by the AI–5G Convergence

    May 24, 2025
    • Login

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok