Nigeria: Central Bank of Nigeria launched supervision pilot for virtual asset service providers
Description
Central Bank of Nigeria launched supervision pilot for virtual asset service providers
On 30 March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched an anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) supervision pilot for a select group of virtual asset service providers (VASPs).…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank