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SiBAN Partners with Crypto & DeFi Forum 2026 to Advance Blockchain Innovation and Ecosystem Growth in Africa

Following the success of the previous edition, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) returns…

Is stablecoin adoption shaping the future of finance in Nigeria?

 Nigeria now ranks high globally in the 2026 Crypto Adoption Index, recording an estimated $92 billion in…

Why Nigerian Crypto Startups Are Attracting Global Investors Despite the Regulatory Heat

According to the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report 2025, released by Hashed Emergent, Nigeria now accounts for 4%…

When AI Meets Blockchain: What Nigeria Should Expect

How can AI and blockchain improve financial services and the broader economy? What risks do these technologies…

BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026: SIBAN Delivers Clear, Practical Pathways for Nigeria’s Financial Future

At the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 held in Lagos, the conversation around financial innovation took a decisive…

Who Truly Regulates Nigeria’s Blockchain Ecosystem And Why Do the Rules Often Collide?

For Nigeria, this is a defining moment on its path toward building a thriving digital economy. The…

SiBAN Hosts Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe on “Blockchain in Nigeria’s Capital Market”

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) will host a…

CBN Begins Virtual Asset Anti-Money Laundering Supervision — What This Means for Blockchain and Fintech Businesses in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a pilot programme focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing…

Strengthening Nigeria’s Blockchain Ecosystem: Why Coordination and Clear Policy Matter

As conversations around responsible innovation and digital infrastructure continue to evolve, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of…

From Ballots to Blocks: Can Blockchain Fix Nigeria’s Elections?

On March 7, 2026, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) convened a high-level X…

SiBAN Appointed to Nigeria's National Risk Assessment Working Group

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is pleased to announce its appointment as a member…

SiBAN Strengthens Regulatory Collaboration with NFIU on Blockchain Compliance

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening transparency and…

SiBAN’s Position on the SEC Recapitalisation Policy for Digital Asset Companies

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) welcomes the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recapitalisation policy…

Industry Leaders React to Nigeria’s SEC Capital Requirements for Digital Asset Companies

The latest SiBAN Space X session convened key voices from Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem to…

SiBAN Space X: Navigating Nigeria’s Revised SEC Capital Requirements

The blockchain and digital asset sector in Nigeria is at a major turning point following the Securities…

What SEC Nigeria’s New Capital Policy Means for the Blockchain Industry?

Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem has grown rapidly over the past decade, driven by innovation, youth…

SIBAN Calls for Review of SEC’s Capital Requirements for Blockchain Operators

The recent circular issued by Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria introducing sweeping increases in minimum capital requirements…

SiBAN Enters 2026 with Strong Momentum and Greater Impact Ahead

As Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem keeps growing, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) enters 2026…

SiBAN Sets the Standard for Policy and Innovation at Nigeria Blockchain Week 2025

Nigeria Blockchain Week 2025 marked a turning point for the country’s blockchain ecosystem not because of its…

SiBAN Champions Africa’s Stablecoin Revolution at WASS

Stablecoins are no longer a futuristic concept; they are actively reshaping Africa’s financial landscape. The Stakeholders in…

Mariblock Becomes a SiBAN Member, Reinforcing Collaboration Across Africa’s Blockchain

As a move that greatly improves Africa's digital and blockchain ecosystem, SiBAN is pleased to welcome Mariblock…

SiBAN elects new executive council to champion vision for Nigeria's digital economy

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), the nation's foremost self-regulatory body for the blockchain…

SiBAN Leads National Conversation on Innovation and Youth Inclusion at the 2025 NCMI/SEC Compliance Summit

At the recently concluded 2025 NCMI Compliance Summit, "Innovation and Compliance: Balancing Risks and Opportunities" with Roqqu…

SIBAN Sets the Tone for Africa’s AI Future at Tech Expo Africa 2025

SIBAN (Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria) took center stage at Tech Expo Africa (TEA) 2025…

SIBAN Champions Tokenized Capital Markets as the Future of SME Financing at SEC-UNIZIK Conference

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) continues to show its leadership in building a…

SiBAN Represents Nigeria's Digital Assets Sector at High-Level Global Financial Forum

For Nigeria's digital economy to thrive, SIBAN advocates it must be built on uncompromising integrity and relentless…

SiBAN leadership champions indigenous growth and utility at Anambra Web3 Conference

The recent Anambra Web3 Conference provided a crucial platform for the leadership of the Stakeholders in Blockchain…

SiBAN Partners with Vontech to Strengthen Nigeria’s Blockchain Ecosystem with $100,000 AWS Cloud Support for Startups

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with…

Nigeria Takes a Landmark Step Toward Crypto Regulation: SiBAN Leads the Charge 

Last week, the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Cryptocurrency and POS Operations convened a historic meeting…

SiBAN Champions Africa’s Crypto Evolution at Moonshot 2025

At Moonshot 2025 by TechCabal, one of Africa’s most anticipated gatherings for technology, startups, and innovation leaders,…

SiBAN Urges Regulators to Co-Create Policies with Industry Operators at Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week 2025

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a collaborative,…

SiBAN at NIS 2025: Charting the Path for Innovative Financing & Regulation in a Digital Era

At the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS 2025) held at Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos, SiBAN took the…

SiBAN Partners with TechCabal’s Moonshot 2025: Driving Africa’s Tech & Innovation Renaissance

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria is proud to announce its partnership with Moonshot by…

From Ban to Taxation: SiBAN’s X Space Brings Experts to Decode NTAA 2025 for Virtual Assets in Nigeria.

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has issued a strong call for all industry…

SiBAN partners with NIS 2025; Pioneering Sustainable Innovation for Nigeria’s Next Decade

Nigeria’s innovation economy is entering a pivotal era, with technology, finance, and policy leaders pushing for solutions…

HXafrica Joins SiBAN: Bridging Real Estate Innovation and Blockchain Standards

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is proud to welcome HXafrica into its membership…

SiBAN's AlphaGeek Joins World Leaders to Launch Global Dialogue on Al Governance at UN General Assembly

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, SiBAN corporate member AlphaGeek Technologies, represented…

SiBAN Joins NITDA’s National Digital Trustmark Initiative Steering Committee to Drive Digital Confidence for Nigerian MSMEs

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) have been invited by the National Information Technology…

Interstellar Joins SiBAN: Strengthening Pan-African Payments & Infrastructure Dialogue

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) welcomes Interstellar as a new member. Interstellar’s membership…

SiBAN Joins CBN, FIRS, Emtech, GIS and others to Advance Nigeria’s Virtual Assets Regulation

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) recently joined forces with the Central Bank of…

SiBAN Meets Emir of Kano, Former CBN Governor Sanusi II, in High-Level Nationwide Blockchain Advocacy Engagement 

As part of its ongoing nationwide blockchain advocacy, awareness, and strategic engagement drive, the Stakeholders in Blockchain…

AlphaGeek Joins SiBAN as a Corporate Member

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) proudly welcomes AlphaGeek Technologies as a Corporate Member. …

Navigating Nigeria’s Digital Future: Experts Weigh In on CBDCs vs. Stablecoin

Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless and digitally inclusive economy is accelerating, and the debate around the future…

Breet Joins SiBAN as a Corporate Member

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is pleased to welcome Breet as our newest…

Strengthening Collaboration: SiBAN Engages SEC on Building a Robust Digital Asset Ecosystem

In line with its mission to foster a safe, innovative, and inclusive blockchain ecosystem in Nigeria, the…

Institutionalizing Blockchain Governance: From Hype to Accountability

The blockchain industry is no longer in its experimental phase; it is moving into a period of…

Koinkoin Ltd Joins SiBAN

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is proud to welcome Koinkoin Ltd as a…

Nigerian Senate Engages SiBAN on Legal Frameworks to Unlock Blockchain’s Full Potential

Nigeria’s leadership in blockchain adoption is undisputed. Ranking second in the world and first in Africa for…

EFCC and SiBAN Strengthen Ties to Secure Nigeria’s Digital Asset Ecosystem

In a decisive move to protect Nigeria’s financial system from potential abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes…

SiBAN pitches blockchain's potential to Senate Committee on Capital Markets 

As part of efforts to advocate for the broader adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria, the Stakeholders…

Nigeria: NFIU partners SiBAN,  SEC and CBN  to strengthen financial integrity

Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in partnership with virtual asset industry stakeholders, Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association…

SiBAN urges unified Nigerian blockchain industry for self-sufficient future

The President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), Obinna Iwuno, has called on…

ZoneX Technologies Becomes a Member of SiBAN

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is proud to announce that ZoneX Technologies Ltd…

SiBAN Champions Blockchain and Digital Innovation at National Digital Economy Bill Stakeholders’ Engagement

SiBAN at the strategic session Abuja, Nigeria; August 28, 2025 – The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association…

SiBAN Partners NFIU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Global Financial Reputation through AML/CFT/CPF Compliance

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), Nigeria’s leading blockchain self-regulatory body, has taken a…

FlashChange Joins SiBAN: Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Asset Ecosystem

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is pleased to welcome FlashChange into its membership…

Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Unlocking Africa’s Next Frontier

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) ranging from equities and real estate to bonds and commodities is…

Zap Africa Becomes a Member of SiBAN

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) warmly welcomes Zap Africa as its newest Member.…

Prestmit Becomes a Member of SiBAN

In a decisive move that highlights the pace of innovation in Africa’s digital economy, the Stakeholders in…

Jeroid Joins SiBAN as a Corporate Member

In a move that reflects the continued growth of Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset industry, the Stakeholders…

Rise of OTC Crypto in Africa: A Strategic Shift for Businesses – SiBAN President

A Quiet Revolution in Africa’s Financial Landscape Africa's financial landscape is experiencing a quiet revolution and a…

Roqqu Joins SiBAN as a Corporate Member

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is pleased to announce that Roqqu, a fast-growing…

SIBAN Teams Up with Eventhive for the 2025 Crypto and DeFi Forum

As Nigeria’s digital asset landscape continues to evolve, stakeholders across finance, technology and regulation are setting their…

What Nigeria Can Learn from Global Blockchain Regulations

As blockchain technology grows around the world, countries are racing to create laws that protect users while…

Funding the Future: How Nigerian Blockchain Startups Can Access Grants, VCs, and Incubators

Nigeria’s blockchain space is filled with energy, talent, and ambition. Across the country, developers and founders are…

How Nigerian Startups Are Solving Real Problems with Blockchain

Across the world, blockchain technology is being used to solve real problems — and Nigeria is no…

Nigeria’s Blockchain Opportunity — Becoming Africa’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub

As the world increasingly embraces blockchain and digital assets, Africa is emerging as a region with enormous…

How Nigeria’s Securities Law Shapes the Future of Blockchain Innovation

In the fast-growing world of blockchain and digital assets, regulation is no longer a choice — it’s…