Nigeria: President signed Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026
Description
President signed Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026
On 17 July 2026, the President of Nigeria signed the Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, pursuant to Section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered), to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government