Nigeria


Policy

Nigeria’s Central Bank Deletes Then Reinstates Tweet Calling Crypto-Related Directive Fake

The Central Bank of Nigeria did not immediately respond to CoinDesk’s request for comment.

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

Policy

Jailed Binance Exec’s Bail Hearing in Nigeria Postponed Until May 17

Tigran Gambaryan has been detained in Nigeria since February 26.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Policy

Binance Exec's Wife Denies Report of Extradition to Nigeria

Nigerian media outlets have reported, citing government sources, that Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped Nigerian custody in March, could be extradited back to the country within the week.

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Policy

Nigeria Court Adjourns Hearings for Binance, Execs' Tax Evasion Cases: Reports

The local tax watchdog last month filed charges in an Abuja court against Binance and the two executives who were detained in the country.

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Policy

Binance Says Compliance Exec Detained in Nigeria Has No Decision-Making Power at Firm

Tigran Gambaryan should not be held responsible in ongoing talks with Nigerian government officials, Binance said in a statement, as he and the exchange face tax evasion charges in the country.

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance Executives File Suit Against Nigeria: Local Media

The two Binance executives held in Nigeria after being invited for consultations filed suit against two government agencies for allegedly violating their human rights.

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Opinion

What Binance's Exit From Nigeria Means for P2P Bitcoin

The exchange was forced to leave Nigeria, and I’m sure it will happen to other crypto companies in other countries, Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, writes.

NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?

Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about the country's legal battle with the world's largest exchange.

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