Emtech, in collaboration with Global Infoswift Consultants, successfully hosted a first-of-its-kind two-day workshop on September 11–12, 2025, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The event, themed “Digital Regulator: Understanding and Regulating Virtual Assets,” set a new benchmark in Nigeria’s journey toward digital asset regulation and financial innovation.
The workshop convened leading regulatory and policy institutions, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), and the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN).
Alongside these institutions, KOINKOIN Global Network Ltd and Juicyway, both professional Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), actively participated to ensure the voices of industry operators were strongly represented in the discussions. Participants engaged in robust consultations and dialogue, addressing the opportunities and challenges of virtual assets within Nigeria and across Africa.
Importantly, the presence of KOINKOIN Global Network Ltd and Juicyway reinforced the critical role of VASPs in policy-shaping conversations, highlighting the need for balanced frameworks that enable innovation while protecting financial stability. A key takeaway from the event was the consensus that digital assets are here to stay and will play a central role in shaping the continent’s financial future.
The general commentary of the workshop underscored a strong commitment to building an inclusive regulatory environment that not only supports innovation but also safeguards the financial system. It further reinforced the view that Nigeria is well-positioned to lead the digital finance revolution in Africa.
The event marks a milestone in fostering collaboration between regulators, policymakers, and industry players, with further exciting developments expected soon in Nigeria’s digital asset and cryptocurrency space
