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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Adolescent Health

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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Adolescent Health

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting adolescent health, gender equity, and inclusive governance.

Dr. Salako emphasised that young people remain the heartbeat of the nation’s future, underscoring their vital role in national development.

Delivering the keynote at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025/National Dialogue on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Abuja, Dr. Salako said the summit theme, “New Voices and New Approaches for Accelerating an Inclusive Society,” was timely given Africa’s high risk of exclusion.

He said; “Up to 32% of the population is estimated to be at risk of social exclusion, with the highest percentage of 52% in Sub-Saharan Africa. This theme is a call for us to listen differently, act boldly, and collaborate intentionally to dismantle the systemic barriers that hinder the health, rights, and opportunities of our adolescents.”

Dr. Salako disclosed that the Nigeria Survey on Gender Norms, Attitudes, Health, and Wellbeing has provided groundbreaking insights into adolescents aged 10–14, systematically exploring five critical areas: child marriage, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, HPV vaccination, and women’s economic empowerment. He emphasised its potential to reshape national policy.

“I strongly believe that the results of this survey will be instrumental in shaping policies and programs that are not only responsive but transformative,” he said, while appreciating the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the project.

The Minister stated that adolescents are the torchbearers of the nations future.

“Adolescents represent the heartbeat of our nation’s future. Yet, they face disproportionate risks … These challenges are not just health issues; they are reflections of deeply entrenched social and gender norms that perpetuate inequality,” Dr. Salako stated.

He also highlighted the disproportionate risks they face to include:“Child marriage, gender-based violence, poor access to reproductive health, substance abuse, and mental health challenges are not just health issues.”

The Minister commended Nigeria’s policy strides, stating that under the President Bola Tinubu administration, the country has made strong commitments at both the Global Forum on Adolescent Health and the West and Central Africa platform on education, health, and wellbeing of adolescents.

“Nigeria has made commitments to improve adolescent health at the global forum for adolescent health, and the West and Central African commitment on education, health and wellbeing of adolescents,” Dr. Salako affirmed.

He further said that Nigeria has also institutionalised the International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW), commemorated annually, with the next observance scheduled for October 2025.

The Minister also highlighted reforms within the Ministry, including the Adolescent and School Health Branch of the Family Health Department, a dedicated Adolescent Health Development Technical Subcommittee, and the rollout of training manuals and protocols for frontline health workers.

“We have developed the National Adolescent Health Development Training Manual, and are leveraging it to build the capacity of frontline health workers at all levels of service delivery,” Dr Salako disclosed.

The Ministry, he said, is partnering with the EU through the EU-SARAH project in Sokoto, Adamawa, and Kwara States to expand adolescent reproductive health access, with best practices expected to be scaled nationwide.

“These initiatives are not endpoints but stepping stones and catalytic formulas to leapfrog more commitments, interventions and collaborations, ”the Minister said.

Dr. Salako further cited the successful rollout of routine HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14 years in 2023, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, saying; “We have so far immunised over 14 million girls, covering about 96% of the targeted population.”

The Minister specifically urged state governments to demonstrate greater ownership of adolescent health by establishing sustainable funding mechanisms.

“I call on all our subnational governments to demonstrate priority attention for adolescent health by establishing and funding budget lines to address adolescent health matters,” Dr. Salako appealed.

He further called on stakeholders to adopt transformative strategies, strengthen partnerships, and ensure accountability in adolescent health programming.

“Let us ensure this dialogue is more than a conversation. Let it be a catalyst for change. Our joint aspiration should be to build a Nigeria where every adolescent, regardless of gender, background, or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to national development,” he explained.

Dr. Salako also challenged all to reaffirm to collective responsibility: “As we embrace gender-transformative approaches, strengthen multisectoral partnerships, and translate evidence into action, Nigeria shall be blessed with peace and plenty.”

Sharing Nigeria’s national vision under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Minister said;“Our aspiration should be to build a Nigeria where every adolescent, regardless of gender, background or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive, attain their highest potential and contribute to the development of our country.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Issues New Regulations to Digital Lending Sector

Shakirat Sadiq
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Nigeria Issues New Regulations to Digital Lending Sector

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has officially issued new regulations to the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending sector to address longstanding consumer complaints and a variety of issues.

The FCCPC in a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, complaint includes exploitative practices, data privacy violations, abusive loan recovery tactics, harassment, and anti-competitive behaviour by certain digital lenders and their partners within Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital credit market.

According to the statement, “This landmark Regulations, made pursuant to Sections 17, 18, and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (2018), primarily safeguards consumers by establishing a comprehensive framework.”

The Commission revealed that the framework mandates transparency, fairness, responsible conduct, data privacy, and accessible redress mechanisms, all under the oversight of the FCCPC.

Announcing the gazetting and commencement of the Regulations in his office in Abuja, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tunji Bello stated, “For too long, Nigerians have endured harassment, data breaches, and unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders. These regulations draw a clear line that innovation is welcome, but not at the expense of rights and dignity of consumers or the rule of law.”

“This Regulations provide the legal tools to hold violators accountable and promote responsible digital finance. No consumer should be harassed, defamed, or lured into unsustainable debt under the guise of digital lending,” he added.

The statement noted that the Regulations, which came into effect on July 21, 2025, establishes a robust legal framework to register, monitor, and sanction all forms of digital and non-traditional lending in Nigeria.

“Applicable to all unsecured consumer lending conducted through electronic, online, mobile, or other non-traditional means, the regulations set out clear requirements for registration, transparency, data privacy, ethical recovery, fair interest rates, and responsible lending.

“Critically, the Regulations prohibits pre-authorized or automatic lending, compel clear and accessible loan terms, ban unethical marketing, and mandate local ownership of at least one service provider for airtime and data lending services.”

” It also requires joint registration of all lender partnerships and prohibits monopolistic or dominance-based agreements without prior Commission’s approval.”

The statement explained that under its provisions, all digital lenders must register with the FCCPC within 90 days of commencement. Approval is dependent on meeting consumer protection, data compliance, and transparency standards.

“Non-compliant operators face sanctions, which may include fines of up to ₦100 million or 1% of turnover, as well as potential disqualification of directors for up to five years.”

The FCCPC urged all current and intending providers of digital lending services, including Mobile Money Operators (MMOs), Digital Money Lenders (DMLs), and service partners, to visit www.fccpc.gov.ng for application forms, guidelines, and compliance requirements.

“Consumers are advised to report unlawful or unregistered lenders, unfair interest rates, or privacy violations to the Commission through its complaint portal: lenderstaskforce@fccpc.gov.ng” it added.

 

 

President Tinubu Committed to Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – VP Shettima

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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President Tinubu Committed to Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – VP Shettima

Timothy Choji, Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to diversifying the Nigerian economy, describing him as a leader with the political will to take bold decisions.

The Vice President was speaking on the efforts of President Tinubu to diversify the nation’s economy on Thursday at the Presidential Villa.

VP Shettima cited the President’s recent trip to Brazil which resulted in the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding covering aviation, foreign affairs, science and technology, and agriculture, saying these were deliberate and intentional steps by the President in diversifying the nation’s economy.

The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, on a courtesy visit.

“In President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, you have an ally, a friend who grew up in the same ecosystem as you, who speaks your language of business and commerce, who understands the economic terrain, and most importantly, who has the political courage,” the VP noted.

He observed that while the world is now in a knowledge-driven post-industrial age, the current government and relevant stakeholders are “in a unique position” to turn Nigeria’s potential into “demographic dividends.

The Vice President stressed that Nigeria is also in a unique position to fill global talent gaps for many reasons, including “our youthful population.”

Referencing top African unicorns domiciled in Nigeria, VP Shettima said Nigerians have the intellectual know-how, capacity, and versatility to economically reposition the country by leveraging President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Describing the NES as one of the oldest organizations in Nigeria’s economic ecosystem,  Shettima solicited the society’s support for the actualization of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He urged the body to come up with more robust solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, assuring them that the President Tinubu administration is open to their input and “perspectives on diversifying the nation’s economy.”

Speaking earlier, the President of NES, Prof. Adenikinju, applauded the economic reforms of the administration of President Tinubu, describing it as bold, profound and yielding results.

He pledged the NES’s firm support for the Tinubu administration’s efforts and policies and offered to serve, if integrated, in the Federal Government’s economic management team as well as relevant committees and bodies saddled with development and economic planning responsibilities.

He also announced plans to confer the society’s highest award, ‘Fellow of the Nigerian Economic Society (FNES)’ on Vice President Shettima at its forthcoming national conference on September 9 in Abuja.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hauwa Abu

Railway Corporation Creates New Offices, Reshuffles Managers

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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Railway Corporation Creates New Offices, Reshuffles Managers
David Adekunle, Lagos
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, says three new offices have been established, and District Managers have been reshuffled across its districts and corridors for service delivery.
Dr. Opeifa said that the creation of three new offices; Business Process and Efficiency and Due Diligence Desk (BUPED), Customer Service Desk, and Corporation’s Statistician Office, was part of NRC’s ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, business processes, accountability, and service delivery across its operations.
He further announced some key movements  to include; Engr. Nneka Angelique Ikwuka, who had served as Railway District Manager (RDM), Western District in Ibadan, who was redeployed to Headquarters as Coordinator for Freight Services, Lagos–Kano (Narrow Gauge).
Naomi Itajobi, previously Assistant Director of Procurement, has now been appointed as RDM for the Western District, Ibadan.
Accordingly, Engr. Suleiman Obafunsho, who was RDM for the North West District, Minna, has been redeployed to Headquarters as Project Coordinator, Lagos–Kano Narrow Gauge Rehabilitation, while Engr. Ilesanmi Ayokunle, Assistant Director of Track, takes over as RDM, Minna.
“In the Eastern District, Mr. Victor Adanu has been redeployed from his role as RDM, Enugu, to Headquarters as Assistant Director, Train Monitoring and Control, with Mr. Agwonye Francis Ejike, Chief Accountant, appointed as the new RDM for the district. 
At Lagos District, Engr. Augustine Arisa, has been reassigned as Coordinator, Locomotive Services and Maintenance, while Engr. Rasheed Adewale Adedeji, former RDM Northern District, Zaria, has been redeployed to serve as RDM, Lagos District.
Aliyu Mainasara, who had been RDM for the North Eastern District, Bauchi, now takes over as RDM, Northern District, Zaria.
Mr. Wilson Obada retains his position as RDM, North Central District, Bauchi, while Zirra Marcellinus, Assistant Director of Operations, has been appointed as RDM, North Eastern District, Bauchi.
In the Warri–Itakpe corridor, Engr. Abdulganiyu Sani, formerly Coordinator of WITS, has been redeployed as Coordinator, Freight services, Warri-Itakpe corridor, with Wyep Najul, Assistant Director of Operations, appointed as Coordinator, Warri–Itakpe Standard Gauge.
At the Abuja–Kaduna Train Services, Mohammed Ibrahim retains his position as Manager, AKTS.
Other appointments approved by Dr. Opeifa include Oyekunle Oyewole, as Head of the Business Process and Efficiency and Due Diligence Desk (BUPED); Nma Odimkalu, Chief Internal Auditor, who assumes the additional role of Coordinator, Freight SG Lagos–Ibadan; and Dennis Ujah, Chief Human Resource Officer (Protocol and Transport), who now also serves as Coordinator, Lagos Terminus Business District.
Furthermore, Engr. A.T. Quadri, Assistant Director (Mechanical & Electrical), has been assigned as Coordinator, Coach and Wagon, while Rita Onyiagha, Assistant Director (Establishment), becomes Corporate Head of the newly created Customer Services desk in addition to her current duties.
Also, Hamza Abdulradak, Motive Power Officer in the WITS corridor, has taken on the role of Head, Customer Service WITS, and Dauda Akinola, Chief Policy and Planning Officer, has assumed the additional role of the Corporation’s Statistician.
Dr. Opeifa emphasised that the shake-up is part of NRC’s ongoing reform to reposition the Corporation for improved service delivery across both standard and narrow-gauge operation.
Hauwa Abu

Usman Seeks Robust Legislation on Nigeria’s Waterways

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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Usman Seeks Robust Legislation on Nigeria’s Waterways

Bitrus Kozah, Abuja

The Interim National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Labour Party in Nigeria, Senator Nenadi Usman, has called for more robust legislation and stricter regulations of the country`s inland waterways.

Her call follows the recent boat mishap on the Kainji River in Niger State, central Nigeria, where the death toll which was earlier pegged at 29, has risen to 60.

On Tuesday, September 2, a boat carrying 90 passengers from Tugan Sule in Shagunu Ward of Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) to Dugga, for a condolence visit, capsized around Gausawa community in Malale Ward of Borgu LGA.

The incident according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, was attributed to overloading and a collision with a tree stump.

The Labour Party Interim National chairman said: “It is with a heavy heart that I received the tragic news of the recent boat mishap in Niger State, where initial reports put the death toll at about 29, but has now, regrettably, risen to nearly 60 lives lost.”

“I, therefore, use this moment to call on the relevant authorities to urgently consider more robust legislation and stricter regulation of our inland waterways,” she said.

 

 

 

 

 

Hauwa Abu

Women Affairs Minister Seeks Policy on Gender Inclusion

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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Women Affairs Minister Seeks Policy on Gender Inclusion

Modupe Aderogba, Abuja

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has stressed the urgent need to mainstream gender inclusion into Nigeria’s development agenda.

She was speaking at the Gender and Inclusion Summit on Thursday, in the capital, Abuja.

The summit, hosted ministers, policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society actors, and development partners under the theme: “New Voices and New Approaches for Accelerating an Inclusive Society.”

“Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy cannot be achieved if women, who represent over 50% of our population, remain constrained to the margins,” she declared.

“Closing the gender gap in labour force participation could add as much as $229 billion to our GDP by 2030. Empowering women is not just a moral imperative—it is an economic necessity.”

The Minister highlighted key initiatives being championed by her Ministry under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Renewed Hope Social Impact Interventions – 774 (RH-SII774) and the Families First Initiative.

These, she explained, are designed to expand women’s participation in agriculture, improve access to clean cooking solutions, strengthen family resilience, and advance the emerging National Care Economy Framework.

She applauded reforms across states such as Adamawa, Niger, and Rivers where women are making significant strides in politics and governance.

She also pointed out that Nigerian women are excelling in sports, business, and finance, noting that women currently lead more than 40% of the country’s commercial banks—a figure above global averages in corporate leadership.

Reiterating the importance of representation, Hajia Imaan reaffirmed her Ministry’s backing for the Special Seats Bill for Women to ensure stronger legislative presence. According to her, women in decision-making roles are more likely to channel resources toward education, health, and social protection.

The Minister further praised the summit for serving as a hub of innovation and knowledge sharing. “What you have built is no longer just a national conversation; it is fast becoming Africa’s foremost marketplace of ideas for inclusion.

“Our task is to ensure the energy and ideas from GS-25 are translated into measurable change across government, private sector, and communities,” she said.

The Policy Innovation Centre of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) convened the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025 (GS-25), a two-day high-level gathering aimed at accelerating strategies for a more inclusive society.

 

 

 

 

Hauwa Abu

PiCNG Refutes Price Increase by Federal Government 

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PiCNG Refutes Price Increase by Federal Government 

Feyisayo Oyebanji, Abuja

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, PiCNG, says the recent pump price adjustments announced by certain operators are solely private sector decisions and not the outcome of any government directive.

A statement signed by the Brands and Corporate Communications Manager of PiCNG, Matilda Johnson said that for absolute clarity, while pricing matters fall under the purview of the appropriate regulatory agencies, no directive or policy had been issued by the Federal Government to alter CNG pump prices.

It emphasized that the recent pump price adjustments announced by certain operators are purely private-sector decisions and not the outcome of any government directive or policy.

The statement reiterated that the mandate of PiCNG, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is to catalyze the development of the CNG mobility market and ensure the adoption of a cheaper, cleaner, and more sustainable alternative to Premium Motor Spirit PMS and diesel across the country.

It said, so far, through the collaboration and commitment of relevant government agencies, the sector had witnessed monumental enthusiasm and growth, adding that this progress had already attracted close to one billion dollars in private sector investments, underscoring confidence in the market’s potential.

“The federal government assures Nigerians that CNG will always remain significantly cheaper, cleaner, and more affordable than PMS and diesel while they continue to focus on deepening CNG penetration nationwide and, encouraging broader private sector participation to ensure availability and affordability for all,” the statement said.

 

Government Considers Presidential Task Team on Architecture

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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Government Considers Presidential Task Team on Architecture

Timothy Choji, Abuja

The Nigerian government is considering constituting a presidential task team for the conceptualisation and operationalisation of standard architecture in Nigeria.

This was one of the requests made on Thursday by a delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) led by its President, Mobolaji Adeniyi, during a courtesy visit to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in his office on Thursday.

The Institute also named the Vice President as Nigeria’s Champion of Good Architecture to elevate design as a national priority as well as a vehicle for unlocking economic potential.

Speaking during the meeting with the NIA delegation, VP Shettima assured the NIA of the support of the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying the President is a dependable ally who is ready to work collectively to move Nigeria forward.

“I want to assure you that all your requests are hereby granted. I want to assure you that in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu you have a very very formidable ally with whom we can work collectively to catapult our nation.

“We have more than ten thousand architects in this country; we have people with the experience, with the exposure and technical knowledge to add value,” he stated.

While urging Nigerian Architects to support the current administration, VP Shettima described President Tinubu as “a compassionate leader who won’t even want to hurt a fly. But leadership requires taking hard decisions, and I believe that in the fullness of time posterity will be kind to him.”

The VP continued: “I want to implore you to support the government. We will, in turn, reciprocate by supporting you, by involving you because expertise is not something you can buy in the market place. Experience, skills are things that you have to learn and earn at a price.

“Together, we can make this country a great nation. What binds us together supersedes whatever that divides us. If this country succeeds, the black man can hold his head high in the gathering of the black.”

President of the NIA and leader of the delegation, Mrs Adeniyi, had earlier said the reason for their visit was to share the vision and mission of good architecture in Nigeria and its role in delivering not only the Renewed Hope mandate of the Tinubu administration but the all-round attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for the country.

She noted that “architecture embodies not just the physical structure but a representation of our culture, society, and ways of life and other concepts of human lives most especially in today’s contemporary world.

“Good architecture propels societal progress. When we design and deploy good architecture it positively impacts society and those who live in our cities and use our buildings in schools, hospital, airports, rail stations, factories, homes, markets, tourist resorts, green recreation areas among others,” Mrs. Adeniyi added.

Challenges

She highlighted some of the challenges in the sector to include increasing departure from architectural design standards and specifications in the construction and oversight functions for buildings, paucity of locally manufactured building materials, lack of up-to-date expertise and capacity for advanced buildings, supply chain constraints as well as sub-standard or poor-quality building materials.

Adeniyi urged the Vice President to be the country’s “Champion of Good Architecture, to elevate design as a national priority and making architecture the bridge between aspirations and a reality.”

She also invited the Vice President to its 65th Annual General Meeting on November 26, under the theme “Architectural Excellence for Economic Resilience,” revealing that VP Shettima would be conferred with the Honorary Fellowship of the Institute during the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hauwa Abu

Nigeria Harnesses Traditional Medicine for Modern Healthcare

Lateefat Ibrahim
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Nigeria Harnesses Traditional Medicine for Modern Healthcare

Lateefah Ibrahim and Tanimu Hassan, Lagos

Nigeria is determined to revolutionise its healthcare system by transforming traditional medicine into evidence-based medicine, to fully harness its potential.

At an event in Lagos, the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) said it was at the forefront of integrating traditional medicine into modern healthcare.

According to the NNMDA Director General, the Agency aims to preserve Nigeria’s indigenous knowledge, promote innovation in healthcare, and empower communities through the integration of natural medicine with its initiatives.

He identified documentation as being a great challenge, due to poor regulation, training concerns and safety issues, which he said, would be surmounted, with the right political will.

A neurotoxicologist and integrative medicine expert, Dr. John Tor-Agbidye highlighted the importance of training and documentation in building trust and credibility in traditional medicine.

Future generations

He recommended empowering the traditional medicine council; establishing traditional medicine colleges and documentation centers as well as providing funds and incentives.

Other measures are raising public awareness of evidence-based Traditional Medicine and providing financial support for research, encouraging innovation, new drug discovery, and protecting cultural heritage for future generations.

The Pioneer Head of Department, Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Federal Ministry of Health, Hajiya Zainab Shariff noted that Nigeria has professional herbal practitioners who can turn natural medicinal plants into ready-to-use medicines for various ailments.

She emphasised the need for practicality in research and discussions, stating that recent innovations in technology and research findings are driving changes.

 

 

Senate, Blockchain Association Seek Legal Framework for Crypto Exchange

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Senate, Blockchain Association Seek Legal Framework for Crypto Exchange

Lekan Sowande, Abuja.

The Nigerian Senate, committee on Capital Market, is to collaborate with Stakeholders in the Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) on the legal framework for crypto exchanges in the country.

The collaboration was initiated during an interactive session on Wednesday in Abuja, chaired by Sen. Osita Izunaso, with the SIBAN delegation led by its President, Obinna Iwuno.

The SIBAN President in his submission before the committee, said Nigeria which ranks second in the world in Cryptocurrency adoption and number one in Africa, needs to give the blockchain technology and digital asset, legal framework as it is done in the United States.

 

According to him, SIBAN is for now, self regulatory, but networking with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), to promote all aspects of the country’s capital and digital assets.

“Recently, President Donald Trump of the United States of America ( USA), signed a bill into law called the Genius  Act , to enable the use of … stablecoins which means the USA is also positioning itself to make sure that in the new global financial system that is coming, dollar does not lose its dominance and value as the global currency.

“Here in Nigeria , We can not afford to take the back seat after ranking  second globally in Crypto Currency adoption. 

“In Africa, we take the lead. We contribute over 60 per cent of Africa’s adoption and activities on the blockchain.

“These are very important figures for us to note. From chain analysis, release of transactions that have been done on the blockchain, the figure was a staggering $59 billion. And that is even a tip of the iceberg of  the potential that we can harness if we have the proper legal  framework, structure, regulation, policy, and support, ” he said.

The Chairman of the Committee Senator Izunaso commended SIBAN for its efforts in promoting the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria.

“We truly value your dedication to fostering a safe, innovative, and well-regulated digital economy. 

“The topics you have proposed for discussion, such as leveraging block chain technology and tokenization, ensuring investor protection, enhancing industry capacity, and advocating for supportive policy frameworks, align closely with our committee’s objectives.

“We are eager to delve into these subjects and examine ways to enhance Nigeria’s capital market products and services. This meeting offers a valuable chance for us to collaborate and influence the future of our capital market,” Senator Izunaso said.

Members of the Committee, Senators Victor Umeh ( Anambra Central) , Jibrin Isa ( Kogi East), Mustapha  Khabeeb ( Jigawa SouthWest ) and others , in their remarks, called for enabling laws for Cryptocurrency operators in the country.

 

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