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Tinubu Cracks Down On Crypto Fraud, Sets Up Virtual Assets Council
Leadership News
Jul 17, 2026 · 14:56 WAT
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination to harmonise virtual asset regulations in Nigeria. The directive aims to foster collaboration among financial and capital market agencies, curb fraudulent activities, and secure the financial ecosystem while supporting responsible digital innovation.