Private Law and Digital Assets: The Overlooked Frontier of Regulation
The Roots of Stablecoin Adoption in Nigeria: Trade, Commerce, or Peer-to-Peer Use
Context of Stablecoin Use in Nigeria Stablecoin adoption in Nigeria has grown within a broader environment shaped by foreign exchange controls, limited access to international payment rails, and restrictions affecting parts of the domestic crypto market. Unlike jurisdictions where stablecoins have been integrated into formal merchant payments or regulated financial products, usage in Nigeria has […]
A Review of Nigeria’s Digital Asset Regulatory Landscape in 2025
The year 2025 represented a period of regulatory consolidation for digital assets in Nigeria, rather than a comprehensive restructuring of the legal framework. Regulatory developments during the year were characterised by incremental statutory adjustments, selective enforcement actions, and continued reliance on existing financial and capital markets laws to accommodate digital and virtual assets. Rather than […]