They stated this during the National Information Technology Development Agency and Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria Stakeholders’ Policy Dialogue held in Lagos recently. They stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework, aimed at accelerating the infusion of blockchain technology into diverse sectors of the economy. This move follows the signing of the National Blockchain Policy by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The President of SIBAN, Obinna Iwuno, told The PUNCH that Nigeria was fully equipped for the comprehensive implementation of blockchain technology. According to the National Information Technology Development Agency Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, the potential of blockchain technology is far-reaching.

Source: Punch August 13, 2023 12:25 UTC