Nigeria Opens Doors to Stablecoin Firms Under Regulatory Oversight

Nigeria SEC Greenlights Regulated Stablecoin Operations Amid Global Acceptance

Nigeria’s financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a regulatory framework to govern stablecoin operations in the country. Stablecoin operations are now governed by a well-defined legal structure, requiring issuers to comply with SEC rules as outlined in the Investment and Securities Act 2025. This move The post Nigeria SEC Greenlights Regulated Stablecoin Operat…

‘Nigeria is Open for Stablecoin Business, But on Terms That Protect Our Markets and Empower Nigerians,’ Says SEC Nigeria

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed openness to the integration of stablecoins and other digital innovations in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, provided adequate investor protections are in place.   Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2025  in Lagos, Nigeria, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said, “Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, but…

Nigeria opens doors to stablecoin firms under regulatory oversight

Emomotimi Agama, head of Nigeria’s SEC, announced that compliant stablecoin firms are encouraged to operate in Nigeria, reflecting a more crypto-friendly stance.

Nigeria Invites Stablecoin Startups, a Year After Binance Crackdown

Nigeria is open to stablecoin firms, signaling a shift over a year after a Binance crackdown shook the local crypto industry.

SEC Boss Declares Nigeria Open For Regulated Stablecoin Operations » News.ng

Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has declared Nigeria’s readiness to accommodate stablecoin operations that align with established regulations. He made this known during his keynote address at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held in Lagos on Thursday, an event organised by the Africa Stablecoin Network. Speaking on the theme “Building a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin Innovation: The Ni…

Nigeria Stablecoin Summit: Stakeholders champion real-world use cases for explosive adoption

Africa’s first Stablecoin Summit took the centre stage today at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, signalling Nigeria’s rise as a global leader in blockchain innovation and digital finance. Themed “Enhancing Adoption for a Borderless Digital Economy,” the summit convened regulators, fintech pioneers, blockchain innovators, and policymakers to explore the transformative potential of stablecoins in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenge…