Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Coordinate Crypto Regulation in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, introducing a unified framework for regulating cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, tokenised assets and other digital assets in Nigeria. The Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, is designed to improve cooperation among financial, revenue, security and capital market regulators while protecting Nigerians from fraud and supporting responsible innovation. Why Nigeria Introduced the Virtual A