Cryptocurrency Ban in Nigeria – History, Implication, and Effect

Introduction  In a letter dated 5 February 2021[1], the Nigerian government through its apex bank – the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) – clamped down on cryptocurrencies in Nigeria. The letter specifically mentions that all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”) and Financial Institutions (“FIs”) must comply with the following directives: Stop the…