Why is Nigeria’s central bank afraid of cryptocurrencies?
By DW
25 February 2021 |
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has banned the sale of cryptocurrencies in the country although they are very popular particularly among young people there. IT expert Senator Ihenyen looks at what's behind the lender's move.
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